Melanie Bostwick RN, MSN
Antioch, CA 94509
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