Donald Meyers
Bay City
Summary
Dynamic nursing professional with extensive experience in diverse hospital settings, demonstrating adaptability and resourcefulness in roles ranging from leadership to support staff. Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced environments while delivering exceptional patient care, maintaining autonomy, and upholding patient dignity. A commitment to patient advocacy is evident in daily practice, ensuring their needs are prioritized and met with compassion. This rich background enhances clinical skills and fosters a holistic approach to nursing that benefits both patients and healthcare teams.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
RN, ICU
Detroit Medical Center, Hutzel Women's Hospital
Detroit, MI
10.2024 - 01.2025
Functioning as a RN within the CVICU unit. Recovering fresh hearts which include bypass pts, valve repair/replacement, AAA repair and others.
ICU Float
DMC-TRA
Detroit, MI
02.2020 - 06.2022
- ICU float for Detroit Receiving, Harper, and Sinai Grace.
- The above skills listed within the various ICUs at DMC
Travel RN ICU Float
RNnetwork
Michigan
12.2018 - 03.2020
- ICU float across multiple healthcare systems throughout Michigan.
- The above skills listed within the various ICUs in Level 1 and 2 trauma centers across MI
ICU RN Float
Henry Ford Hospital
Detroit, Michigan
11.2017 - 12.2019
- ICU float at the main hospital and occasionally other locations when needed
- The above mentioned skills within the Henry Ford system
ER/ICU RN
St Marys of Michigan
Saginaw, Michigan
11.2011 - 12.2017
- ICU/ER float at the downtown campus. Level 2 traum/chest pain/stroke center
- Rapid Response fill in when called upon
- The above mentioned skills within St.Marys
CCU/ICU/CVICU RN
Mid Michigan Medical Center
Midland, Michigan
09.2009 - 12.2011
- CCU/ICU/Open heart unit Nurse
- Worked within the CCU/ICU and open heart unit
- In addition to the above mentioned skills, recovered open heart pts from initial surgery through discharge of pt directly from the unit.
- When not in open heart, worked within the ICU/CCU “dirty side” of the ICU/CCU monitoring and caring for typical intensive care pts.
Education
BSN - Nursing
Davenport University
Midland, MI04-2011
ADN - Nursing
Davenport University
Midland, MI08-2009
Diploma - Nursing
Davenport University
Midland, MI08-2008
Skills
- Level 1/2 trauma centers, chest pain centers, stroke centers ICU/ER experience in both
- Hemodynamic monitoring PICCs/Center lines/balloon pump/Vents/art lines/peg tubes/traches/home vents/CVPs/vent weaning/titration of meds such as vasopressors/vasodilators, thinners, sedation, splinting, intubation, post arrest cooling, and typical tasks found within the above level one and two centers BLS/ACLS/NIH certifications
Timeline
RN, ICU
Detroit Medical Center, Hutzel Women's Hospital
10.2024 - 01.2025
ICU Float
DMC-TRA
02.2020 - 06.2022
Travel RN ICU Float
RNnetwork
12.2018 - 03.2020
ICU RN Float
Henry Ford Hospital
11.2017 - 12.2019
ER/ICU RN
St Marys of Michigan
11.2011 - 12.2017
CCU/ICU/CVICU RN
Mid Michigan Medical Center
09.2009 - 12.2011
ADN - Nursing
Davenport University
Diploma - Nursing
Davenport University
BSN - Nursing
Davenport University
Awards
Nursing Clinical Student of the Year 2008
Dean's List Fall 2009
Dean's List Winter 2010
Dean's List Spring/Summer 2010
Dean's List Fall 2010.