Matthew Koester
St. Charles
Summary
Dynamic RN with extensive experience in BMT and oncology care, notably at Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center. Excelled in administering chemotherapy and stem cell transplants, and spearheaded patient and staff education initiatives. Renowned for expert IV insertion skills and a proactive approach in acute care situations, demonstrating a blend of technical proficiency and compassionate patient care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Travel RN
Aya Healthcare
05.2024 - Current
- Coordinate patient care in the BMT setting at University of Washington Montlake Center
- Manage Code Blue and acute care transfers to the Intensive Care Unit
Travel RN
Aya Healthcare
12.2021 - 10.2023
- RN assisting with patient care and coordination at Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center and University of Washington Montlake Center
- Administration of chemotherapy, stem cell transplants, and precepting onboarding RN's.
- Regular floating to step down and acute care units in medical specialties including neurology, M/S, solid organ transplant, nephrology, and orthopedics
RN
Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center
06.2018 - 11.2021
- Administration of stem cell transplants, clinic study drugs, and chemotherapy.
- Preceptor and responsible for Flu immunizations, fit testing, and covid testing for healthcare code compliance.
- Inpatient and outpatient BMT experience
- Acute/emergent patient care in the BMT ICU setting
Travel RN
Talemed Medical Staffing
12.2016 - 05.2018
- Administered chemotherapy and stem cell transplants on both day and night shifts at Presbyterian St. Lukes medical Center
- Worked medical oncology at Vidant Medical Center NC with a 5:1 patient ratio
Travel RN
American Mobile Healthcare
02.2015 - 12.2016
- Provided care for both Adult and Pediatric BMT populations at Medical City Dallas
- Assisted in starting the Bone Marrow Transplant program at Georgetown University Hospital
- Provided care including chemotherapy administration in the inpatient and outpatient oncology/BMT setting at Stanford University hospital.
RN
Barnes Jewish Hospital I
06.2010 - 02.2015
- Charge nurse responsible for managing daily floor activities and coordinating between RN's and MD's. Resource for team in acute care situations.
- Administration of Chemotherapy, Stem Cell Transplants, phase II clinical drug studies, and daily medication regimens.
- Assisted in bone marrow biopsy procedures and stem cell mobilization.
- Preceptor to onboarding RN's
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Illinois State University
Normal, IL05-2010
Skills
- Staff and Patient education
- Administration of Chemotherapy and Clinical Drug Trials
- Administration of Stem Cell transplants
- Charge RN, Preceptor, telemetry trained, expert at IV insertion
- OCN, BLS, and ACLS certified
Timeline
Travel RN
Aya Healthcare
05.2024 - Current
Travel RN
Aya Healthcare
12.2021 - 10.2023
RN
Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center
06.2018 - 11.2021
Travel RN
Talemed Medical Staffing
12.2016 - 05.2018
Travel RN
American Mobile Healthcare
02.2015 - 12.2016
RN
Barnes Jewish Hospital I
06.2010 - 02.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Illinois State University