Nikki Schuster
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Nikki Schuster

PROFILE

Recent Certified Nurse-Midwife graduate, California license pending, and Obstetric Certified Registered Nurse with over 6 years’ nursing experience in antepartum, labor and delivery, postpartum couplet and neonatal care in both low and high-risk settings and patient populations. Offer steadfast commitment and expertise in quality care, compassionate communication, exemplary leadership skills and effective patient education. Receptive team player committed to safely practicing a wholistic and evidence-based approach to lead women and their families towards optimal health outcomes.

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Nursing, Certified Nurse-Midwife April 2020
Frontier Nursing University, Hyden, KY
ASN to MSN Bridge Coursework Complete (BSN equivalent) June 2017
Frontier Nursing University, Hyden, KY
Associate of Science in Nursing December 2013
State College of Florida (SFC), Bradenton, FL

MIDWIFERY EXPERIENCE

Northern California Medical Associates (NCMA) OB-GYN, Santa Rosa, CA
Student Nurse Midwife, September 2019- March 2020, Hours: 179
Effective cultivation of patient relationships, clear and consistent communication, and compassionate continuity of care
Provide full-scope midwifery care in clinic, which is appropriate and responsible to the needs of women from adolescence (13-17 years) through senior adult (55-70) years
Provide safe, comprehensive antepartum, intrapartum, postpartum, and well-women gynecologic care within the standards as set forth by the American College of Nurse Midwives

Kaiser Permanente Medical Center and Medical Office Building 1, Santa Rosa, CA
Student Nurse Midwife, March 2019- March 2020, Hours: 553
Excellent critical thinking skills and sound clinical judgement utilized in clinic and hospital environment, demonstrating caring behaviors of respect, compassion, and cultural awareness
Offer evidence-based and family-centered prenatal care, personalized care during labor and delivery, and postpartum and newborn care within the framework of approved Kaiser policies
Consult with the physician regarding management plan for deviations from normal pregnancy, carry out the plan independently, co-manage or transfer care based on patient status.

RELATED NURSING EXPERIENCE

Kaiser Permanente, Santa Rosa & San Leandro, CA
Labor and Delivery Travel Nurse, June 2018- current
Crisis replacement nurse for busy 8 and 10 bed labor units
Function as part of bedside vaginal delivery team, OR circulating nurse for cesarean section delivery, and occasional float to Mother/Baby unit for bedside couplet care
Culturally-competent and compassionate patient care delivered with only 12 hours of orientation
Asked to renew contract multiple times over
Proficient use of Epic EMR

Baptist Health Lexington – Magnet Hospital, Lexington, KY
Antenatal/Labor and Delivery Staff Nurse Level III, February 2016- June 2018 and Sept. 2018
Deliver exemplary care on 37 bed antepartum and labor unit to obstetrical patients before, during, and immediately following delivery at 3000-4000 birth/year facility
Function as part of bedside vaginal delivery team and OR circulating and post-operative recovery nurse for cesarean section delivery
Ensured competent and quality care as a preceptor for new employees and student nurses
Member of Maternal/Child Pathway Communication Committee
Two-time nominee of Daisy Award for Nursing Excellence
Assisted in conversion from OBTrace Vue to Epic EMR

St. Joseph East Women’s Care Center, Lexington, KY
Neonatal Charge Nurse, June 2015-February 2016
Effective leadership as charge nurse over 5 employees and up to 30 infants
Ensured competent care as a preceptor for new employees
Incorporated the most current evidence-based practice as member of the policies and procedures committee
OBTrace Vue and Cerner EMR

Desoto Memorial Hospital, Arcadia, FL
Obstetrics Staff Nurse, February 2014-June 2015
Cross-trained in antepartum triage, labor and delivery, postpartum mother/baby care, and well-baby nursery in critical access rural hospital with 350 births/year
Oversaw initiative in organization and prioritization by creating protocol work-flow and care “cheat-sheets” for new employees
Supported Obstetric Unit “golden hour” and breastfeeding initiative with successful use of Lactation Counselor skills
Medi-Tech EMR

Desoto Memorial Hospital, Arcadia, FL
Childbirth and Parenting Educator, August 2014-April 2015
Collaborated with Certified Nurse-Midwife and Department Manager to develop class curriculum
Designed and created class materials with local culture and patient population in mind
Integrated experiential learning to enhance class participation

Rosemary Birthing Home, Sarasota, FL
Birth Assistant / Lactation Counselor, June 2012-March 2014
Calm and competent assistance to team 3 Professional Midwives attending approximately 80 births/years in the birth center and home
Provided postpartum care and discharge teaching, specifically regarding breastfeeding
Private Practice EMR

PREVIOUS MANAGERIAL EXPERIENCE

Elements Therapeutic Massage, Scottsdale, AZ & University Park, FL
Supervisor, General Manager & Teacher/Trainer, September 2007-May 2011
Opened studio in October 2008 and in less than 1 year built the membership base to over 140 clients
Developed incentive program for enhanced client re-books and requests
Effectively resolved client complaints and massage therapist concerns
Created an atmosphere of open communication and effective training of 15-20 team members




LICENSURES

Nurse Midwife, California Pending
Registered Nurse, California #95167029 Expires Feb. 29, 2022
Registered Nurse, Kentucky #1142016 Expires Oct. 31, 2020
Registered Nurse, Florida #RN9375256 Expired April 30, 2017

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Nurse Midwife, American Midwifery Certification Board
Advanced Fetal Heart Monitoring, Association of Women's Health, Obstetrical and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN)
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) provider
BLS for Healthcare Providers, American Heart Association
ACLS for Healthcare Providers, American Heart Association
Reiki Master-Teacher / Practitioner trained in the Usui System of Natural Healing

AFFILIATIONS

Student Member, American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM)
Student Member, Kentucky Association of Nurse Practitioners and Nurse-Midwives
Member, Kentucky Organization of Nurse Leaders (KONL)
Previous Professional Member, Association of Women's Health, Obstetrical and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN)