Suzanne Lux is a registered nurse seeking a position in case management or telecommuting. She has experience in mental health, substance abuse, orthopedics, oncology, and pharmaceuticals. She is currently pursuing her Master's degree in nursing with a focus on care coordination. Her skills include patient counseling, care coordination, documentation, medical terminology, and teaching. She has over 10 years of nursing experience in facilities and travel nursing.
1. Suzanne L. Lux
402-613-0342 suzanne_lux@hotmail.com
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
Dedicated Registered Nurse in community setting with experience in mental health,
substance abuse, orthopedic, oncology/neuro and pharmaceutical nursing willing to obtain a
position in reputed health care facility, telecommute position, or case management.
KEY COMPETENCIES
Individual counseling and monthly reviews
Patient care disabilities and Workers Comp
Care Coordination
Documentation and records maintenance
Strong knowledge of medical terminology and admission assessment experience
Knowledge of rules and regulations of Medicare and private insurance companies
Teaching and discharge planning
Development and implementation of program policies
Excellent ability to review patient cases and make decisions
Crisis intervention
Strong aptitude for patient-centered care
Skilled in quality initiating quality improvement programs
Functional supervision
Working with physicians to provide best possible care and decisions about clients
EDUCATION
March 2016- Present
Capella University
Masters of Nursing/Care Coordination
Working towards Masters’ Degree, graduation 2018
August 2010 – 2013
University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Nursing – Lincoln, NE
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Licensed in State of Nebraska/compact license and State of Minnesota
September 2008-May 2010
University of Nebraska in Lincoln, NE
Prerequisite courses for Nursing Program, Major in Chemistry
September 1977-August 1978
Diploma Public Relations
Minor in Ticketing and Reservations
2. Patricia Stevens College in Omaha, NE
EMPLOYMENT/EXPERIENCE
June 2016 – Present time
Medical Solutions
Omaha, NE
Travel nursing, psychiatric, substance abuse, case management
Strike nursing Minnesota, June 2016 & September 2016 – substance abuse
February 2015-May 2016
Center pointe, Community Transitions and Veterans Affairs
Lincoln, NE
Staff RN at Adult Rehabilitation Facility
Most clients are Medicare/Medicaid and private pay insurance
• Educated patients and their family members about the patient’s illness, including
medications and daily living skills
• Observed and assessed changes and trends in physical or mental condition of the patient
as well as planned and implemented therapeutic interventions and evaluated response to
such interventions
• Conducted and evaluated classes and psycho-educational groups for patients, nursing or
therapy class
Coordinated patient care with other staff members and physicians
Leading group activities in health and nutrition.
Case management coordination involving identifying problems, interventions, and goals
Decision making in care for adult rehabilitation clients
Administered oral and injectable medications and oversaw the dispensing of oral and
topical medications and treatments
Kept accurate written records of patient’s care provided including nursing assessments,
treatment plans, progress notes, medications administered and discharge planning
Educated patients and their family members about the patient’s illness, including
medications and daily living skills
Observed and assessed changes and trends in physical or mental condition of the
patient as well as planned and implemented therapeutic interventions and evaluated
response to such interventions
October 2014-January 2015
Bryan Hospital EAST
Lincoln, NE
RN on Orthopedic Floor, Geriatrics, Oncology/Neuro
Post-op care for knee and hip replacement patients, Caring for patients with fractures and
other medical cares.
January 2003 – Present
3. SkyWest Airlines, St. George, UT
Flight Attendant with regional airlines with strong customer service abilities and management
skills. Trained in CPR, First aid, self-defense, and FAA regulations.
June 2009- September 2009
Four Star Pharmacy, Lincoln, NE
Certified Pharmacy Technician working with counter prescription fills and Long Term Facility
medications.
June 2008-September 2008
Walgreens Pharmacy, Lincoln, NE
Certified Pharmacy Technician working with counter and drive up technician duties filling
patient medications.
July 1989-December 2002
Sioux Valley Hospital, Cherokee, IA
Certified Pharmacy Technician. Maintaining drug stock and inventory for 30-bed hospital.
Narcotic inventory/ordering, IV medication, Chemotherapy and Outpatient Clinics. Delivery
and filling medications to OR, ER, OB, ICU, and Med/Surg.
Clinical Student Nursing Experience
Lancaster County Health Department; Populations Clinical (October 2011 – December 2011)
North Star High School; Underprivileged pregnant teens
Faith Regional Hospital, Norfolk, NE (January 2011 – March 2011) Med/Surg and Surgical
Children’s Hospital, Omaha, NE (January 2012 – March 2012) Critical Care, NICU, PICU
Bryan LGH West, Lincoln, NE (September 2011 – December 2011) Med/Surg
Regional Medical Center, Lincoln, NE (Jan 2012-March 2012) Men’s ward
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVIES
August 2010 - December 2011 National Student Nurse Association, Inc.
September 1994 – July 2003 Beta Sigma Phi – Cherokee, IA
VOLUNTEER/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Board Director for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 1995-2001
Held offices of Treasurer, Secretary, Board President and Government Relations Liaison
Lobbying in Congress for Stem Cell Research. 1997-2000
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Government Relations Liaison
Walk Coordinator, JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes. September 1996-September 2003
4. Diabetes Support Group Founder and Program Leader. June 1996 -August 2002
JDRF Ride to Cure Diabetes Team Leader/Fundraising for Research. October 2002-October
2003 Death Valley, CA
ACHIEVEMENTS
Academic Achievement Award from Patricia Stevens College. 1978
Fundraising Awards JDRF 1996-2002. Top dollars raised for research.
LICENSES
Registered Nurse State of Minnesota, since June 2016
Registered Nurse State of Nebraska since September 2014, compact license
CPI, Non-crisis Intervention Program, since 2015
Certified Nursing Assistant since May 2011
Health Care Certified CPR since August 2010
Certified Pharmacy Technician since July 1995
Certified First Aid and CPR since January 2003
All certificates are up to date and current.
5. References
Brenda Mueller, LMHP
Business Manager Independence Center
Bryan Hospital
Lincoln, NE
(402) 525-5790
brendajmueller@yahoo.com
Dianna Ahrends
Registered Nurse, Preceptor
Madonna Rehabilitation Center
Lincoln, NE
(308) 962-4636
Ladydiana_1982@yahoo.com
Laurie Bedke Vande Wiede
Registered Nurse
Sioux Center Hospital, Sioux Center, Iowa
(712) 441-1383
laurievw@hotmail.com
Jeff Baker
Registered Nurse Emergency Room
Longmont United Hospital
Longmont, CO
(402) 304-6270
Mary Letsche, RPh
Pharmacist
Manager/Supervisorat Sioux Valley Hospital
Shopko Retail Pharmacy Manager
Cherokee, Iowa
712 229-3023