Melynda Ruckels

RN MSN PHN MSMCT
Melynda Ruckels RN MSN MSMCT
Melynda
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Melynda Ruckels

RN MSN PHN MSMCT
Melynda Ruckels RN MSN MSMCT
Advocate Location
Grass Valley , CA 95945
Specialty
Wellness & Lifestyle
TeleAdvocacy Available
Offers FREE Initial Consultation
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How I Can Help
I am an experienced Masters Educated Medical Cannabis Nurse. I offer in-person and virtual consulting and education for implementing Medical Cannabis into your health and wellness. More and more studies are being done on Medical Cannabis and Cancer, Neurological disorders (Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis, Sciatica, Neuropathies, Essential Tremors), Pain, Insomnia, Chemotherapy effects such as pain, nausea and vomiting, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Glaucoma, Anxiety, Fibromyalgia and other chronic diseases.
Important Information About Me
  • I offer a FREE Initial Consultation
  • I offer TeleAdvocacy Service
  • I am insured
  • My geographical area of practice is California: Sacramento, Grass Valley, Nevada City, Roseville, Davis, North Lake Tahoe
Why I Became A Professional Health Care Advocate
I am an RN Patient Advocate because I have seen how helpless, scared and needy we become when we get sick. I see families struggle and stumble, and be intimidated by healthcare professionals. I am an RN Patient Advocate because patients need information and education on making healthcare and life decisions such as chemotherapy, surgery, medications and other treatments. Being a nurse for over 45 years has given me the tools, knowledge and experience to easily navigate our healthcare system. I speak the medical language, I am comfortable consulting with physicians and nurses and others on the healthcare team.
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Formal Education
Master of Science Medical Cannabis Therapeutics

Chamberlain University, Master of Science Nursing Education 2010

Holy Names University, Bachelor of Science Nursing 1998

Holy Names University Public Health Nurse Certificate (PHN) 1998

California State University Fullerton, CA Human Services Counseling Courses

Pasadena City College, Associate Degree Nursing (RN) 1978
Additional Skills
Nursing Professor RN Programs

Cannabis Nurse Educator

Mentor and Wellness Coach

Cultural and Indigenous knowledge and experience

Integrative medicine

Nutrition

Herbal Medicine
Professional Affiliations
Certificate: Independent RN Patient Advocate (iRNPA)

Board of Directors National Association Healthcare Advocate Consultants 2018-2020

Certified Emergency Nurse (inactive)

Certificate: Nursing Care of the Older Adult

Certificate: Memory Impairment Program

Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing

Member American Holistic Nurses' Association (AHNA) Co-founder AHNA Sacramento Chapter

Member American Cannabis Nurses Association (ACNA)

Board of Directors California Society for Cardiac Rehabilitation 1989 - 1997

President Southern CA region California Society for Cardiac Rehabilitation 1989-1991

AWARDS

Pacesetter Award Carrington College California exemplifying TEACH values.

Graduated with Honors MSN Program Chamberlain College of Nursing.

Awarded Initiative/Community Involvement and Professional Activities by Kaiser Foundation Healthcare/The Permanente Medical Group Nursing Departments for the research project involving RN facilitated exercise tolerance testing.

Presentations:

Speaker: California Healthcare Workforce Initiative Jan. 2018

2015- present Patient Advocate Community Education Presentations

2014 Adjunct Faculty Representative to Nursing Advisory Committee for American River College

Volunteer Activities:

Community Blood Pressure Program Bret Harte Inn, Grass Valley CA 2014-present

Advisor/instructor to Traditional Healers, Albuquerque, New Mexico 2006-present

Healing Hands Healing Hearts Board of Directors 2004-2008

Mentor: The Friendship Club Grass Valley, CA