MATTHEW MCINNIS- BSN
New Haven,CT
Summary
Registered Nurse with 9+ years of diverse clinical experience providing care across progressive care, telemetry, oncology, COVID-19, medical-surgical, and emergency department observation environments within major healthcare systems including Yale New Haven Health System and MD Anderson Cancer Center. Experienced in float pool, charge nurse, and virtual nursing roles, delivering care across multiple hospital units and supporting high-acuity patient populations. Skilled in telehealth patient engagement, admissions and discharge coordination, MRI safety screening, patient education, and clinical documentation auditing to ensure regulatory compliance and patient safety. Proficient in Epic, Cerner, and Meditech electronic health record systems, with strong expertise in interdisciplinary collaboration, cardiac monitoring, and complex patient care management.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered CSO System Float
Yale New Haven Health Services Corporation
New Haven, Connecticut
12.2024 - Current
- Float across multiple Yale New Haven Health System hospitals, demonstrating adaptability while maintaining consistent clinical and documentation standards.
- Provide nursing care in a Chest Pain Center located within the Emergency Department, supporting the evaluation and monitoring of patients presenting with cardiac-related symptoms.
- Serve as a Virtual Nurse, connecting with patients via secure audio and video platforms to perform admissions, discharges, MRI safety screenings, and patient education across multiple hospital campuses.
- Conduct chart audits in Epic to ensure accurate documentation and regulatory compliance for high-risk areas including high-alert medications, restraint monitoring, daily weights, Foley catheters, and Central Venous Access Devices (CVADs/PICCs).
- Collaborate with bedside nurses, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams to identify and correct documentation gaps to maintain patient safety and regulatory readiness.
- Support patient throughput and workflow efficiency by completing remote clinical tasks that reduce bedside workload while maintaining high documentation standards.
- Promote patient-centered care by providing clear education regarding procedures, discharge instructions, medications, and follow-up care.
Registered Nurse CSO/ED Holds
Yale New Haven Health System- Aya Healthcare
New Haven, CT
04.2024 - 12.2024
- Provided nursing care for patients boarded in the Emergency Department awaiting inpatient admission, managing both acute and chronic medical conditions.
- Performed comprehensive patient assessments, medication administration, and ongoing monitoring to identify changes in clinical status.
- Coordinated care with physicians, advanced practice providers, case management, and interdisciplinary teams to support treatment planning and patient stabilization.
- Administered medications and therapeutic treatments while monitoring for adverse reactions and clinical response.
- Maintained accurate and timely clinical documentation in Epic, ensuring compliance with hospital and regulatory standards.
- Utilized critical thinking and rapid clinical decision-making to prioritize care in a fast-paced emergency environment.
Night Shift Float Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Yale New Haven Health System- Medical Solutions
New Haven, CT
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care across multiple hospital units while maintaining strict HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behavioral and physiological changes, and escalated concerns to providers.
- Advocated for patient needs and collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to implement treatment plans.
Night Shift Float Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Yale New Haven Health System- Medical Solutions
New Haven, CT
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Provided hospital-wide float coverage delivering care across multiple specialty units.
- Conducted patient assessments, monitored clinical status, and communicated findings to physicians and care teams.
- Educated patients regarding medications, treatments, and discharge planning.
- Coordinated care and supported unit operations as Charge Nurse when assigned.
Registered Nurse- Leukemia
MD Anderson- Medical Solutions
Houston, TX
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Provided specialized oncology nursing care for patients with leukemia undergoing chemotherapy.
- Monitored chemotherapy agents including Blinatumomab.
- Managed complex transfusion therapies including PRBC, platelets, cryoprecipitate, and fresh frozen plasma.
- Monitored laboratory values, vital signs, and medication side effects to ensure safe treatment delivery.
Registered Nurse, COVID-19 Unit
White Plains Hospital - PPR Travel Nursing
White Plains, NY
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Provided direct care to patients with acute COVID-19 infections, managing respiratory complications and systemic illness.
- Administered medications, monitored patient response, and documented treatment outcomes.
- Implemented CDC-recommended treatment protocols and monitored for clinical deterioration.
- Managed patients with comorbid conditions including asthma, seizure disorders, pneumonia, and chronic illness.
Registered Nurse, PCU
Piedmont Columbus Regional- PPR Travel Nursing
Columbus, GA
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Provided nursing care for patients requiring advanced monitoring and progressive care interventions.
- Administered blood transfusions, blood products, and intravenous therapies for complex medical conditions.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop post-treatment care plans and reduce risk of readmission.
- Developed individualized treatment plans based on patient recovery goals.
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Claara Mass Medical Center - PPR Travel Nursing
Belleville, NJ
06.2020 - 10.2020
- Delivered direct patient care on a Medical-Surgical unit, managing diverse acute and chronic medical conditions.
- Performed bedside shift reporting and coordinated patient transfers to ensure continuity of care.
- Monitored vital signs and clinical status to identify early signs of patient deterioration.
- Maintained accurate documentation in compliance with hospital policies and safety standards by utilizing the Cerner charting system.
Registered Nurse- Float Pool/Charge Nurse
Yale New Heaven Hospital- PPR Travel Nursing
New Haven, CT
06.2019 - 06.2020
- Floated across multiple hospital units including Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, Orthopedic/Neuro, Cardiac, Pulmonary Progressive Care, Transplant, and COVID-19 units.
- Served as Charge Nurse for the Pulmonary Unit, coordinating staff assignments, patient flow, and clinical priorities.
- Provided specialized care to tracheostomy and ventilated patients with complex pulmonary conditions.
- Delivered care to critically ill COVID-19 patients during the pandemic surge.
- Utilized Epic electronic medical record system for documentation and care coordination.
Registered Travel Nurse- Cardiac Telemetry
St. Francis Medical Center-PPR Travel Nursing
Monroe, LA
12.2018 - 06.2019
- Provided specialized care to patients on a Cardiac Telemetry unit, monitoring cardiac rhythms and identifying clinical changes.
- Managed patients with complex cardiac conditions and collaborated with providers for timely interventions.
- Floated to additional units including Medical, Post-Operative, Cardiovascular Telemetry, Renal, Pediatrics, Orthopedic/Neuro, and Skilled Nursing.
- Documented patient care using Epic electronic health record system.
Registered Travel Nurse- Float Pool
Peninsula Regional Medical Center- Trustaff Agency
Salisbury, MD
05.2018 - 11.2018
- Served as a hospital-wide float nurse, providing care across multiple specialty units to support staffing needs.
- Delivered patient care in Medical-Surgical, General Surgery, Orthopedics, Neurology, Oncology, Telemetry, PCU, and Cardiac Short Stay units.
- Rapidly adapted to varying patient populations and unit workflows while maintaining safe and efficient care delivery.
- Maintained accurate documentation and patient records using Epic electronic health record system.
Registered Travel Nurse- PCU
Regional Medical Center, Next Travel Nursing
Orangeburg, SC
11.2017 - 05.2018
- Delivered nursing care on a 45-bed Progressive Care/Telemetry unit managing high-acuity medical and cardiac patients.
- Managed patients requiring continuous cardiac infusions, including Cardizem, Amiodarone, and Heparin drips.
- Performed ongoing patient assessments, cardiac monitoring, and rapid clinical interventions for deteriorating conditions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate safe and effective patient care.
- Documented care using the Cerner electronic medical record system.
Registered Staff Nurse- PCU
Christus Schumpert Highland
Shreveport, LA
09.2016 - 11.2017
- Delivered comprehensive nursing care to patients on a 36-bed Progressive Care/Telemetry Step-Down Unit, managing complex medical and cardiac conditions.
- Utilized critical thinking and clinical judgment to assess, monitor, and respond to changes in patient condition while coordinating care with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Managed patients requiring continuous cardiac and vasoactive medication infusions, including Cardizem, Heparin, Amiodarone, Primacor, Nicardipine, Dopamine, Dobutamine, and Bumex.
- Monitored telemetry, interpreted cardiac rhythms, and escalated clinical concerns to providers to support rapid intervention and patient stabilization.
- Implemented physician orders and evidence-based nursing interventions to ensure safe, high-quality patient care and optimal outcomes.
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation using the Meditech electronic health record system.
Education
Bachelor's of Science - Nursing
Northwestern State University
Skills
Progressive Care / Telemetry Nursing
Cardiac Monitoring & Rhythm Interpretation
Ventilator & Tracheostomy Patient Care
Blood Product & Transfusion Administration
Chemotherapy Monitoring
COVID-19 Acute Care
Emergency Department Observation / Chest Pain Center Care
Patient Assessment & Rapid Clinical Response
Medication Administration & Monitoring
Patient & Family Education
Leadership & Specialized Skills
• Charge Nurse Leadership
• Float Pool Nursing (Multi-Unit Coverage)
• Virtual Nursing / Telehealth Patient Care
• Admissions & Discharge Coordination
• MRI Safety Screening
• Clinical Chart Auditing & Documentation Compliance
• Interdisciplinary Care Coordination
Electronic Health Record Systems
- Epic
- Cerner
- Meditech
Certifications
ACLS, BLS, NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), Med-Surg BC.
Timeline
Registered CSO System Float
Yale New Haven Health Services Corporation
12.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse CSO/ED Holds
Yale New Haven Health System- Aya Healthcare
04.2024 - 12.2024
Night Shift Float Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Yale New Haven Health System- Medical Solutions
01.2023 - 04.2024
Night Shift Float Registered Nurse/Charge Nurse
Yale New Haven Health System- Medical Solutions
11.2021 - 11.2022
Registered Nurse- Leukemia
MD Anderson- Medical Solutions
05.2021 - 11.2021
Registered Nurse, COVID-19 Unit
White Plains Hospital - PPR Travel Nursing
01.2021 - 05.2021
Registered Nurse, PCU
Piedmont Columbus Regional- PPR Travel Nursing
10.2020 - 01.2021
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Claara Mass Medical Center - PPR Travel Nursing
06.2020 - 10.2020
Registered Nurse- Float Pool/Charge Nurse
Yale New Heaven Hospital- PPR Travel Nursing
06.2019 - 06.2020
Registered Travel Nurse- Cardiac Telemetry
St. Francis Medical Center-PPR Travel Nursing
12.2018 - 06.2019
Registered Travel Nurse- Float Pool
Peninsula Regional Medical Center- Trustaff Agency
05.2018 - 11.2018
Registered Travel Nurse- PCU
Regional Medical Center, Next Travel Nursing
11.2017 - 05.2018
Registered Staff Nurse- PCU
Christus Schumpert Highland
09.2016 - 11.2017
Bachelor's of Science - Nursing
Northwestern State University