MICHELLE MYERS
Vancouver,WA
Summary
Applied practical and educational expertise to ensure timely and safe support for students, patients, or customers within a collaborative team framework.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Acute Care RN/Main OR Pre-Op
SWEDISH FIRST HILL MEDICAL CENTER
Seattle, Washington
08.2023 - Current
- Pre-oping patients, worked in post-op when needed. Relief charge nurse when asked/needed.
RN Circulator
VANCOUVER EYE CARE SURGERY CENTER
Vancouver, Washington
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Circulating in the OR for Eye surgeries, and facial plastic surgery cases, and did relief pre-op & post- op. Prepared patients for laser surgeries. HEDIS and Quality Improvement projects.
Staff RN
Advanced Endoscopy Center
Vancouver, Washington
04.2022 - 08.2022
- Pre-op, PACU, and work as GI tech for procedures, assisting the surgeons during procedure $40/hr
Deli Clerk
SAFEWAY INC.
Vancouver, Washington
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Make & Prepare Food, Serve Customers, Cashier.
Travel Nurse
Bozeman Health Services – Big Sky, MT
Big Sky, Montana
02.2020 - 05.2020
- Acute Care Extended Hours, Triage, Ran Lab Tests, Roomed Patients, Assisted the Provider in Procedures, Immunizations
Starbucks Barista
SAFEWAY INC.
Vancouver, Washington
07.2019 - 11.2019
- Made Customers Coffee, Cashier, Opener, Closer
Travel Nurse
Seattle Children’s Hospital Clinic – Richland, WA
Richland, Washington
01.2019 - 04.2019
- Rooming Patients, Phone Navigation/Triage
Travel Nurse
Kaiser Permanente – Tacoma Specialty Center, General Surgery & ENT, Tacoma, WA
Tacoma, Washington
09.2018 - 01.2019
- Rooming Patients, Phone Navigation/Triage
Travel Nurse
Trinity Health Care – Orthopedics
Minot, North Dakota
01.2018 - 09.2018
- Casting, Phone Navigation/Triage, Surgery Scheduling, and Assisting with Joint Steroid Injections
Travel Nurse
Allina Health Care – Chaska, MN
Chaska, Minnesota
10.2017 - 12.2017
- Rooming patients, phone triage, fill prescriptions, travel immunizations
Travel Nurse
Trinity Health Care – Pain Clinic, Minot, ND
Minot, North Dakota
06.2017 - 09.2017
- Assisted with Fluoroscopy Pain Procedures, Pre & Post-op
Travel Nurse
Upstate Medical Center – Joslin Diabetes Center, Syracuse, NY
Syracuse, New York
12.2016 - 06.2017
- Worked with Pediatric patients, rooming patients, filled prescriptions, processed referrals, pre authorizations, triaged patients
Camp Nurse - RN
CAMP TAMARACK
Sisters, Oregon
07.2016 - 09.2016
- Triaged and first aide to injuries, broken bones, and treated accordingly to the ill in the nurse station. Passed daily medications and treatments.
Staff RN
Providence St. Vincent’s Medical Center
Portland, Oregon
11.2006 - 03.2015
- Worked on the Kidney Med/Surg Floor – Acute Care RN Experience with CAPD, critical patients,- hospice, kidney failure, patients with other kidney issues, and med/surg patients, and floated to other floors such as the cardiac, ER, psych, and surgery floor.
Local traveler (OB Temporary Staff RN)
MEDICAL STAFFING NETWORK
Portland, Oregon
11.2005 - 11.2006
- Traveled to rural and local hospitals and worked as an Labor & Delivery RN. Triaged, antepartum, preterm, L&D (includes emergency and planned surgeries), pre and post-op care, RN circulator, recovery, post-partum patients. Helped cover the emergency room on down time.
Labor & Delivery Relief Charge Nurse
LEGACY SALMON CREEK HOSPITAL
Vancouver, Washington
07.2005 - 11.2005
- Relief charge nurse. Did the units schedule. Lead NICU nurse when on.
Labor & Delivery Staff RN
SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON MEDICAL CENTER
Vancouver, Washington
07.1998 - 07.2005
- Worked in triage, antepartum, preterm, Labor & Delivery (includes emergency and planned surgeries)- pre and post-op care, RN circulator, recovery, postpartum patients, preceptor/mentor, antepartum- testing area doing NST’s, BPP’s, ultrasounds, and triage. This was a scheduled testing center.
Charge Nurse
CASCADE PARK CARE CENTER
Vancouver, Washington
07.1997 - 04.1998
- Wound Care, passed medications, charge nurse duties for a 3 wing facility
Registered Nurse – Family Practice
THE VANCOUVER CLINIC
Vancouver, Washington
05.1996 - 07.1997
- Phone Coordinator, filled prescriptions, referrals, helped room patients
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nephrology
THE VANCOUVER CLINIC
Vancouver, Washington
07.1995 - 05.1996
- Phone Coordinator/triage, after hours urgent care walk in clinic, floated to Cardiology to help with stress tests, etc when needed.
Certified Nursing Assistant
CANTERBURY RETIREMENT INN
Longview, Washington
06.1994 - 12.1994
- Assisted RN with wound care, made sure residents were dry, and clean. Helped feed residents, and assisted them in ADL’s.
Education
Associates Degree - Nursing
Lower Columbia College
Longview, Washington06.1996
Skills
- Facilitated surgical procedures as circulator and pre-operative nurse, managing both minor and major anesthesia alongside medical complications
- Acquired extensive experience performing pain clinic procedures under fluoroscopy in an acute ambulatory clinic
- Acquired extensive knowledge in acute care settings by managing walk-in patients with diverse medical needs and assisting in various procedures
- Assisted nursing teams in various settings as a charge, relief charge nurse and lead nurse Supported nursing students through preceptorship and mentorship Collaborated with healthcare professionals to enhance patient care
- Assisted teams in maintaining composure during emergencies Supported effective leadership and delegation in crisis situations Collaborated with colleagues to ensure smooth operations under pressure
- Acquired extensive acute care hospital and ASC experience over 31 years in nursing, emphasizing practical knowledge beyond classroom learning
Timeline
Acute Care RN/Main OR Pre-Op
SWEDISH FIRST HILL MEDICAL CENTER
08.2023 - Current
RN Circulator
VANCOUVER EYE CARE SURGERY CENTER
08.2022 - 07.2023
Staff RN
Advanced Endoscopy Center
04.2022 - 08.2022
Deli Clerk
SAFEWAY INC.
10.2021 - 04.2022
Travel Nurse
Bozeman Health Services – Big Sky, MT
02.2020 - 05.2020
Starbucks Barista
SAFEWAY INC.
07.2019 - 11.2019
Travel Nurse
Seattle Children’s Hospital Clinic – Richland, WA
01.2019 - 04.2019
Travel Nurse
Kaiser Permanente – Tacoma Specialty Center, General Surgery & ENT, Tacoma, WA
09.2018 - 01.2019
Travel Nurse
Trinity Health Care – Orthopedics
01.2018 - 09.2018
Travel Nurse
Allina Health Care – Chaska, MN
10.2017 - 12.2017
Travel Nurse
Trinity Health Care – Pain Clinic, Minot, ND
06.2017 - 09.2017
Travel Nurse
Upstate Medical Center – Joslin Diabetes Center, Syracuse, NY
12.2016 - 06.2017
Camp Nurse - RN
CAMP TAMARACK
07.2016 - 09.2016
Staff RN
Providence St. Vincent’s Medical Center
11.2006 - 03.2015
Local traveler (OB Temporary Staff RN)
MEDICAL STAFFING NETWORK
11.2005 - 11.2006
Labor & Delivery Relief Charge Nurse
LEGACY SALMON CREEK HOSPITAL
07.2005 - 11.2005
Labor & Delivery Staff RN
SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON MEDICAL CENTER
07.1998 - 07.2005
Charge Nurse
CASCADE PARK CARE CENTER
07.1997 - 04.1998
Registered Nurse – Family Practice
THE VANCOUVER CLINIC
05.1996 - 07.1997
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nephrology
THE VANCOUVER CLINIC
07.1995 - 05.1996
Certified Nursing Assistant
CANTERBURY RETIREMENT INN
06.1994 - 12.1994
Associates Degree - Nursing
Lower Columbia College