LYDIA BRUCK
Frisco,TX
Summary
Highly qualified and board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner driven to build strong relationships with patients and families. Acts as patient advocate to achieve best possible outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
FNP Student
Cowden Medical Clinic
Springfield, IL
04.2021 - 08.2022
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Provided preventive care such as well-child checks, adult physicals and gynecological examinations.
- Coordinated referrals for specialty services and additional care.
- Explained medications and side effects to patients, family members and caregivers, and thoroughly reviewed physician-ordered tests.
- Completed 60 hours of clinical work in Family Medicine clinic.
FNP Student
SIU Pediatrics And Neurology
Springfield, IL
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits through education.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Provided preventive care such as well-child checks.
- Coordinated referrals for specialty services and additional care.
- Assessed and treated STDs in both males and females.
- Assessed, evaluated and cared for neonate and pediatric patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Completed 62 hours of clinical work in pediatrics.
FNP Student
SIU Womens Health And Family Medicine
Springfield, IL
10.2021 - 12.2021
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Worked in women's health services providing counseling on reproductive issues and assisting with family planning needs.
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits.
- Provided preventive care such as well-child checks, adult physicals and gynecological examinations.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Coordinated referrals for specialty services and additional care.
- Assessed and treated STDs in both males and females.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Discussed care plans with patients and explained test results and proper use of medications.
- Explained medications and side effects to patients, family members and caregivers, and thoroughly reviewed physician-ordered tests.
- Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results and vitals into medical records.
- Completed 60 hours of clinical work in Womens Health.
FNP Student
Staunton Community Clinic
Springfield, IL
12.2021 - 02.2022
- Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Performed patient physicals and compared and contrasted results with established medical records to provide proper diagnosis and facilitate appropriate treatment.
- Examined wounds and treated lacerations with bandaging, suturing and topical medications.
- Worked in women's health services providing counseling on reproductive issues and assisting with family planning needs.
- Educated and guided patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits.
- Prescribed appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatment modalities to support health and comfort of patients.
- Educated patients on treatment options, medical needs and non-medical options for treatments and therapy.
- Provided preventive care such as well-child checks, adult physicals and gynecological examinations.
- Coordinated referrals for specialty services and additional care.
- Assessed and treated STDs in both males and females.
- Helped patients manage acute and chronic pain.
- Discussed proposed surgical procedures, risk and potential complications with supervising physician and patient to obtain proper patient informed consent.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Explained medications and side effects to patients, family members and caregivers, and thoroughly reviewed physician-ordered tests.
- Recorded patient medical history, applicable test results and vitals into medical records.
- Completed 60 hours of clinical work in Family Medicine.
RN • Memorial Health
01.2019 - Current
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use and disease management.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
RN
District 186
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Oversaw health services for school of 350 students and faculty.
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
- Performed health screening for students and faculty by conducting hearing and vision evaluations.
- Participated in development of school safety plans to address areas of concern.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
LPN
Preferred Home Health
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Scheduled appointments and transported patients to medical facilities using personal transportation.
- Supported personal care needs, shopping for groceries, and cleaning house.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising RN.
- Determined and addresses individual home care needs by completing detailed assessments and reviewing documentation.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Introduced changes to patient care plans based on regular evaluations and patient changes.
LPN
Springfield Clinic
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Education
MASTER OF SCIENCE - NURSING- FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER
PURDUE UNIVERSITY
Indianapolis, INBACHLORS OF SCIENCE - NURSING
WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY
Salt Lake City, UT2019
ASSOCIATES OF SCIENCE - NURSING
SPOON RIVER COLLEGE
Canton, IL2019
Skills
- Health and Wellness Education
- Infection Control Procedures
- Specialist Referrals
- Diagnosis and Treatment
- Physical Examinations
- Diagnostic Interventions
- Patient Records Maintenance
- Medication Prescribing
- Health Promotion
- Diagnostic Screenings
- Preventive Care
- Primary Care
Certification
CPR Certification
Family Nurse Practitioner Certification
Timeline
FNP Student
Staunton Community Clinic
12.2021 - 02.2022
FNP Student
SIU Womens Health And Family Medicine
10.2021 - 12.2021
FNP Student
SIU Pediatrics And Neurology
08.2021 - 10.2021
FNP Student
Cowden Medical Clinic
04.2021 - 08.2022
RN • Memorial Health
01.2019 - Current
RN
District 186
01.2019 - 01.2021
LPN
Preferred Home Health
01.2017 - 01.2019
LPN
Springfield Clinic
01.2016 - 01.2017
MASTER OF SCIENCE - NURSING- FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER
PURDUE UNIVERSITY
BACHLORS OF SCIENCE - NURSING
WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY
ASSOCIATES OF SCIENCE - NURSING
SPOON RIVER COLLEGE
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