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Medical Surgical Travel Nurse

Location:
Antioch, CA
Posted:
January 15, 2024

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Melanie Bostwick RN, MSN

**** ******* **.

Antioch, CA 94509

510-***-****

ad2s0i@r.postjobfree.com

STRENGTHS

Well organized, dependable, competent, excellent time management, team player with ability to lead. Proficiency in ALERT, Cerner, EPIC, Meditech, HMS, and RPMS computer systems. Current in BLS, ACLS, and PALS. Extensive experience working with COVID patients in various stages of illness, including the critical care area.

EXPERIENCE

CareRev Nursing

Travel/Per Diem

Staffing medical surgical, telemetry, ICU, and surgery centers (Pre-op and PACU) within hospital systems of all sizes.

Dec 2022 – Present

B.E. Smith

ICU Interim Manager

University of Louisville

Oct 2022 – Dec 2022

Kaiser Vallejo

Staff Nurse

Medical surgical, inpatient Rehabilitation

April 2022 – Sept 2022

Kaiser Oakland

Assistant Nurse Manager (ANM)

Pre-op/PACU, telemetry

Sept 2018 – April 2021

Kaiser San Leandro

staff nurse

Medical-surgical ICU, with frequent floating to stepdown, medical units, PACU, and ER

May 2017– Sept 2018

John Muir Health-Walnut Creek

Medical-Surgical ICU

Apr 2016- May 2017

Medic Ambulance

Critical Care Transport RN

Feb 2016 – Aug 2018

Travelmax

Travel nurse in the ICU and medical surgical units. EPIC experience.

(Sutter Solano, Vallejo, CA)

Oct 2015- Feb 2016

Fastaff Travel Nursing

Travel nurse in ICU setting, floating to medical/surgical, telemetry, and stepdown units. Worked with EPIC electronic medical records.

(Sutter Alta Bates Medical Center, Berkeley, CA)

July 2013 - Oct 2015

Parallon Workforce Solutions

Relief staff RN in different areas of hospital within the Kansas City area, including ICU, telemetry, medical and surgical, and rehabilitation.

Jan 2014 - Dec 2014

Supplemental Healthcare

Travel nurse float in medical/surgical and telemetry units. Working with Cerner electronic health record.

Oct 2013 – Jan 2014

Nursefinders

Temporary nurse in different units, including ICU, medical, and Emergency room.

May 2013 – July 2013

Clarke County Hospital

Worked as charge RN on medical/surgical/telemetry unit.

Jan 2013 – May2013

Iowa Heart Center

Worked with cardiologists as a triage/consult nurse within the Mercy Hospital system for inpatients.

Oct 2012 – Jan 2013

Tuba City Regional Healthcare Corporation

House Supervisor: Responsible for staffing, transfers in and out of facility, patient placement, and assist & provide relief in all units of hospital (ICU, Pediatrics, ER, Med-Surgery, OB). Participated in Nurse Executive Committee.

Apr 2012 – Oct 2012

American Mobile Nursing

Travel nurse with Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines, IA for conversion of electronic health record from Carecast to Epic.

Feb 2012 – Apr 2012

Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation (TCRHCC)

House Supervisor: Responsible for staffing, transfers in and out of facility, patient placement, and assist & provide relief in all units of hospital (ICU, Pediatrics, ER, Med-Surgery, OB). Participated in Nurse Executive Committee.

Lead Infusion Nurse Case Manager: Managed adult and pediatric patients with IV therapy needs. Responsible for policy and procedures related to IVs, special infusions, and central lines. Responsible for insurance verification, education of clinical staff, supply management, and budget planning. Participated in Pain Committee and attended Infection Control meetings. Obtained PICC line and Oncology Nurse certifications.

ICU Charge Nurse: Staff nurse duties with patients requiring

ventilators, difficult wound care, trauma, surgical complications, and multiple co-morbidities. Provided staff nurse management and assisted with unit when manager unavailable. Obtained Vermont Nurses in Partnership (VNIP) certificate. Served as a preceptor to several new ICU nurses.

Pre-op/PACU: Staff Nurse. On call as required for after hour surgery.

June 2007 – Dec 2011

University of Missouri Hospitals and Clinics

Step-down Unit: Staff Nurse/Charge Nurse. Responsible for patients from trauma and surgical ICUs with brain injuries, surgical complications, and complex wound care. Assumed charge nurse duties and assisted with staffing and orientation of new staff. Floated to ICU and telemetry units as needed.

Mar 2005 – May 2007

Iowa Health System

Home Health Case Manager/Pediatric Visit Nurse: Responsible for 30-40 patients case load, making home visits, supervising home health aides and nursing assistants, maintaining plans of care, and communicating with physicians.

Jan 2001 – June 2003

EDUCATION

Indian Hills Community College, Ottumwa, IA

AA/ Associates Degree in Nursing

Feb 1996 – May 1998

Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ

BSN Nursing

May 2009 – May 2010

Grand Canyon University

Phoenix, AZ

MSN Nursing with Emphasis in Leadership

May 2010 – Apr 2012

REFERENCES

Available upon request



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