MINDY N CUSTER, BSN, RN
655 Solway Street, Glendale, CA 91206
Phone: (818) 808-2907
Email: MindyNCuster@gmail.com
Education
BS, Nursing, Azusa Pacific University (2014)
BS, Management/Human Resources, Park University (2012)
BS, Management/HealthCare, Park University (2011)
AS, Health Science, Glendale Community College (2008)
Honors & Awards
2014. Poster Presentation at the 10th annual research symposium:
Applying Research to Practice in a Changing Health Care Environment, Azusa Pacific University.
2014. Certificate of Excellence, Cumulative GPA of 3.6, Azusa Pacific University.
Licensure/Certifications
August 21, 2014. Licensed with California State Board of Nursing. License #RN95041850
March 2014. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Provider [expires Mar, 2016].
March 2014. Basic Fetal Heart Monitoring (Basic FHM), AWHONN [expires Mar, 2016].
March 2014. Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Provider [expires Mar, 2016].
March 2014. S.T.A.B.L.E. Provider [expires Mar, 2016].
November 2013. Basic Life Support Provider (BLS): American Heart Association [expires Nov, 2015].
Professional Experience
Clinical Residency (Labor-Delivery-Recovery): Methodist Hospital of Arcadia, 255 hours (April-June 2014)
 Performed triage and admissions (including initial assessments, lab work, and orders).
 Carried out the roll of circulating RN during cesarean sections in-unit.
 Provided care in post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) post-op.
 Transferred patient to postpartum after policy care measures were met.
 Conducted appropriate hand-off and documentation.
 Performed IV insertions, vaginal exams, fetal heart tone monitoring, uterine contraction monitoring, lactation
consultation, fundal and lochia assessments and newborn assessments.
 Administered IV, PO, IM, SQ, Topical, and Ocular medications.
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Critical Care (Neurology ICU, ED, OR): Kaiser Fontana, 135 hours (January-April 2014)
 Provided care to inpatients of Neurology ICU; conditions included: stroke, TBI, spinal cord injury, and post-op
CNS surgeries.
 Observed multiple surgeries in main hospital OR including craniotomy, lumbar/cervical spinal surgeries, nasal
surgeries.
 Performed triage and admissions (including initial assessments, lab work, and orders) in ED.
Community Health (Mother-Baby, School Nursing, SafeHouse teen refuge): Riverside County, 135 hours
(January-April 2014)
 Scheduled home visitation with new mothers through hospital-provided prospects.
 Conducted home visits to new parents.
 Educated families on well-infant, child, and teen common acute and chronic conditions.
 Performed formal teaching on diabetes prevention to teens at SafeHouse.
Pediatrics (Pediatric ICU, Pediatric Medical-Surgical): Kaiser Fontana, 90 hours (October-December 2013)
 Implemented ordered care to inpatients ages 1 month to 17 years old; conditions included: various cancers
undergoing radiation or chemotherapy treatments, upper respiratory illness utilizing masks/hoods and chest tubes,
integumentary conditions under isolation precautions, hematological conditions that included transfusions.
Maternal-Child Health (Labor & Delivery, Post Partum, Neonatal ICU): Kaiser Riverside, 90 hours (AugustOctober 2013)
 Performed IV insertions, vaginal exams, fetal heart tone monitoring, uterine contraction monitoring, lactation
consultation, fundal and lochia assessments and newborn assessments.
 Administered IV, PO, IM, SQ, Topical, and Ocular medications.
Mental Health (Inpatient/Outpatient): Canyon Ridge, 90 hours (April-August 2013)
 Interacted with inpatients and outpatients.
 Conducted various recreational activities with inpatients, including sports and art projects.
 Observed during group therapy and individual counseling with MD and social worker.
Rehabilitation (Inpatient/Outpatient): Ballard Rehabilitation Center, 90 hours (April-August 2013)
 Provided care to patients including medications, wound care, help with ADLs, comfort care measures,
transportation to and from physical/ occupational/speech therapy.
Medical-Surgical: Kaiser Fontana, 90 hours (January-March 2013); Kaiser Riverside, 90 hours (March-May 2013)
 Implemented basic-ordered care to inpatients; conditions included: various gastrointestinal/genitourinary
conditions, upper respiratory illness, integumentary conditions, and hematological conditions.
Related Volunteer Experience
Clinical Care Extender, COPE Health Solutions
Valley Presbyterian Hospital: (Medical-Surgical, ED, Laboratory) Pre-health internship, 240 hours (2007-2008)
 Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight, testing urine, and recording intake/output
information.
 Documented actions by completing forms, reports, logs, and records.
Clinical Care Extender, COPE Health Solutions
Citrus Valley Health Partners: (OB, ED, Oncology) Pre-health internship, 240 hours (2006-2007)
 Provided patients' personal hygiene by giving bedpans, urinals, and baths.
 Assisted with travel to the bathroom, activities of daily living.
 Assisted with ambulating, turning, and positioning patients.
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Pre-licensure Employment
Administrative Specialist/Counselor-Registrar
Park University, MCB Camp Pendleton, CA
 Registrar, new student orientation education, and proctoring.
 Scheduling appointments, handling of personal information, and supply orders.
 Marketing, Facebook page.
 Financial aid applications and disbursement.
Jan. 2011 – Dec. 2012
Full-time Undergraduate Student/Unemployed
Sept. 2009 – Jan. 2011
Manager/Veterinary Technician
May 2008 – Sept. 2009
Angelus Pet Hospital, Glendale, CA
 Managing employees including scheduling, payroll, and training.
 Resolution of routine problems and questions.
 Physical examinations, dental procedures, fertilization, immunization, birthing and euthanasia.
 Maintained client suites and equipment, preparing and sanitizing surgery suites, utilizing aseptic/sterile technique.
 Front desk and back office work.
 Maintenance of records.
Hotel Manager/Veterinary Technician
Aug. 2005 – Dec. 2008
Cat Hotel Inc., Burbank, CA
 Managing employees including scheduling, payroll, and training.
 Resolution of routine problems and questions.
 Maintaining records, clerical and administrative work, as well as sales and hotel reservations.