MELISSA WALKER
Ramona,USA
Summary
Dedicated Registered Nurse with expertise in acute care and complex problem-solving, offering compassionate care and high-level clinical judgment. Proficient in EMR systems and intravenous therapy, ready to contribute to patient-centered environments. Seeking to leverage skills in evidence-based practice to support and grow with a new healthcare team.
Overview
1
1
Certification
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Registry Nurse
Premier Staffing
11.2023 - Current
- Conducted thorough assessments, developed treatment plans and implemented interventions for complex medical conditions.
- Exhibited flexibility when responding quickly and appropriately to unexpected situations or changes in patient status.
- Demonstrated expertise in registry nursing operations by efficiently managing multiple cases with high attention to detail.
RN - Med Surg Tele (Travel)
Curry General Hospital
Gold Beach, OR
04.2025 - 07.2025
- Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
- Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care, No of Beds: 144, Trauma Level: III
- Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care, No of Beds: 144, Trauma Level: III
RN Med-Surg (Travel)
Samaritan Albany General Hospital
Albany, OR
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Reported symptoms, condition changes and vital signs to primary care doctors, patients, and families.
- Kept accurate records and charts related to medications and treatments according to policies, procedures, and physician orders.
- Performed ongoing patient assessments, notifying supervising clinician of abnormal findings.
RN Stepdown / Med Surg Float Pool (Travel)
Bay Area Hospital
Coos Bay, OR
10.2024 - 01.2025
RN MedSurg (Travel)
Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center
Bandon, OR
08.2024 - 09.2024
- Fell and broke wrist 2nd week - contract cancelled!
Float Pool Med Surg Float Pool (Travel)
LA General (LAC+USC) Hospital
Los Angeles, CA
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care, No of Beds: 600, Trauma Level: I
- Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care, No of Beds: 600, Trauma Level: I
RN Telemetry/Stepdown (Travel)
Southern California Hospital
Hollywood, CA
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care, No of Beds: 600, Trauma Level: I
- Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care, No of Beds: 600, Trauma Level: I
RN Medical Surgical/Telemetry (Travel)
Southern California Hospital
Culver City, CA
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care, No of Beds: 100, Trauma Level: I
- Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care, No of Beds: 100, Trauma Level: I
Rehab RN Rehabilitation (Travel)
Palomar Health Rehabilitation Institute
Escondido, CA
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Facility Type: Rehabilitation, No of Beds: 332, Trauma Level: II
- Facility Type: Rehabilitation, No of Beds: 332, Trauma Level: II
RN Medical Surgical (Staff)
Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center
San Diego, CA
02.2020 - 09.2022
- Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care, No of Beds: 596, Trauma Level: I
- Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care, No of Beds: 596, Trauma Level: I
Home Visit RN, Home Infusion, Nurse Registry Service
Discovery Health Services
La Jolla, CA
01.2015 - 07.2022
RN Float, Medical Surgical Telemetry Float Pool (Staff)
Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center
San Diego, CA
04.2015 - 02.2020
- Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care, No of Beds: 420, Trauma Level: II
- Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care, No of Beds: 420, Trauma Level: II
RN/Patient Educator - Home Health
Alere Health/Optum/Abbott/Acelis Health
Irvine, CA
01.2014 - 03.2015
Women's Acute Care Surgical Floor, Women's Acute Care, Surgical Floor (Staff)
Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women and Newborns
San Diego, CA
09.2008 - 12.2014
- Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care, No of Beds: 596, Trauma Level: I
- Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care, No of Beds: 596, Trauma Level: I
Postpartum Registered Nurse (Staff)
Scripps Memorial Hospital
La Jolla, CA
02.2005 - 08.2013
- Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care, No of Beds: 596, Trauma Level: I
- Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care, No of Beds: 596, Trauma Level: I
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oklahoma Panhandle University
OK09-2008
Associate of Science - Nursing
Palomar College
CA12-2004
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California
Irvine, CA06-1992
Skills
Basic life support
Advanced cardiac life support
Clinical judgment
Compassion and empathy
Professional bedside manner
High level of autonomy
Complex Problem-solving
EMR systems
Intravenous therapy
Acute care expertise
Compassionate care
Ethical practice
Evidence-based practice
Certification
- BLS
- ACLS
- NIHSS
- CMSRN
- PALS
WEBSITE, PORTFOLIO AND PROFILES
WWW: Bold Profile
Timeline
RN - Med Surg Tele (Travel)
Curry General Hospital
04.2025 - 07.2025
RN Med-Surg (Travel)
Samaritan Albany General Hospital
01.2025 - 04.2025
RN Stepdown / Med Surg Float Pool (Travel)
Bay Area Hospital
10.2024 - 01.2025
RN MedSurg (Travel)
Southern Coos Hospital & Health Center
08.2024 - 09.2024
Float Pool Med Surg Float Pool (Travel)
LA General (LAC+USC) Hospital
01.2024 - 08.2024
Registry Nurse
Premier Staffing
11.2023 - Current
RN Telemetry/Stepdown (Travel)
Southern California Hospital
08.2023 - 11.2023
RN Medical Surgical/Telemetry (Travel)
Southern California Hospital
03.2023 - 08.2023
Rehab RN Rehabilitation (Travel)
Palomar Health Rehabilitation Institute
11.2022 - 03.2023
RN Medical Surgical (Staff)
Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center
02.2020 - 09.2022
RN Float, Medical Surgical Telemetry Float Pool (Staff)
Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center
04.2015 - 02.2020
Home Visit RN, Home Infusion, Nurse Registry Service
Discovery Health Services
01.2015 - 07.2022
RN/Patient Educator - Home Health
Alere Health/Optum/Abbott/Acelis Health
01.2014 - 03.2015
Women's Acute Care Surgical Floor, Women's Acute Care, Surgical Floor (Staff)
Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women and Newborns
09.2008 - 12.2014
Postpartum Registered Nurse (Staff)
Scripps Memorial Hospital
02.2005 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California
Associate of Science - Nursing
Palomar College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Oklahoma Panhandle University