Michael Ruffing
Larkspur
Summary
California State Board Certified Registered Nurse with over 8 years of experience delivering high-quality care to patients in Step-down, Intensive care, PACU, Emergency, Medical, and Surgical Units. Currently working as a float pool nurse to various units throughout the hospital. Additional experience includes: 5 years of travel nursing experience with Kaiser, Marin Health, Sutter, and Dignity Health. Core nursing training took place at UPMC Mercy (Teaching Hospital) in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania in the Medical Intensive Care Unit.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
MarinHealth Medical Center
11.2019 - Current
Medical/Surgical/Neuro/Cardiac-surgery Intensive Care Unit
Registered Nurse
AMN Healthcare
01.2023 - 03.2023
Medical Intensive Care Unit Float RN
Travel Nursing Position
Registered Nurse
AMN Healthcare
01.2021 - 05.2022
COVID ICU RN
Medical Intensive Care Unit RN
MS/Tele RN
Travel Nursing Position
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
08.2019 - 06.2020
Medical Intensive Care Unit RN
Travel Nursing Position
Registered Nurse
UPMC Mercy
04.2016 - 11.2019
Neuro-Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Nurse Registered
AYA Healthcare
10.2018 - 02.2019
Trauma Intensive Care Unit
Travel Nursing Position
Education
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
03.2026
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Athens, Ohio2019
Diploma - Nursing
UPMC Mercy School of Nursing
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania2015
High School Diploma -
South Allegheny High School
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania2012
Skills
- NIHSS/Neurological Assessment skills
- CRRT management
- Cardiac arrest management
- Impella
- Ventilator Management
- Hemorrhagic and Ischemic Stroke management
- Rapid Response Team
- EVD management
- EPIC and Cerner charting systems experience
- Post Anesthesia Recovery
- IV Insertion
- ACLS Certified
- BLS Certified
- Charge Nurse Experienced
Additional Information
MarinHealth Medical Center 19 Bed Cardic/Cardic-Surgery/Neuro/Trauma Intensive Care Unit.
Certification
- California Board Certified Registered Nurse
- Act 31 Mandated Child Abuse Training
- Act 34 Criminal Clearance
- Act 73 FBI Clearance
- ACLS Certified
- BLS/CPR Certified
Achievements and Awards
- Novice Nurse of the Year
- Senior Professional Staff Nurse II
- Above and Beyond award recipient
- Leader of Mobility Committee
- UPMC Mercy School of Nursing Class President
- UPMC Mercy School of Nursing SNAP Member/Previous Treasurer
Personal Liability Insurance
Nurses Service Organization (NSO) Medical Malpractice Insurance
Timeline
Registered Nurse
AMN Healthcare
01.2023 - 03.2023
Registered Nurse
AMN Healthcare
01.2021 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse
MarinHealth Medical Center
11.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Aya Healthcare
08.2019 - 06.2020
Nurse Registered
AYA Healthcare
10.2018 - 02.2019
Registered Nurse
UPMC Mercy
04.2016 - 11.2019
Master of Science - Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ohio University
Diploma - Nursing
UPMC Mercy School of Nursing
High School Diploma -
South Allegheny High School
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