Fastaff Blog July Nurse of the Month

July 29, 2022Fastaff nurses are rewarded and recognized for the experience, skills, and dedication they bring to each travel nursing assignment. This nurse is someone who exemplifies the Fastaff values. Read below to learn more about the July Nurse of the Month, Linda Holsey.Name: Linda HolseySpecialty: Operating RoomNumber of Fastaff assignments: On 18th assignment (including job actions)Number of years with Fastaff: Many years, started in 2001Why do you love working with Fastaff?I have an amazing recruiter, great life/work balance, and the facilities I have been able to work at. What do you love about nursing?No day is ever the same.What makes travel nursing rewarding for you? The pay, the friends I have made, and the cities I have explored while traveling.Describe a time where you felt more valuable/respected because of the experience and knowledge you gained from your Fastaff assignment.When a facility has asked me to come on as full-time staff (really felt special when asked if I would come on staff as OR Educator, team lead, assistant manager and director). What has been your most challenging Fastaff assignment (a difficult case, surgery,patient illness, etc.) and how did you feel that impacted your worth as a nurseafterwards? Family wanted to do all they could for their family member. Decision wasmade to bring that family member to the OR to transition, no resuscitation efforts wereto be done after breathing tube was pulled. Once the sats started to drop, instinctskicked in. I headed towards patient to start CPR. The surgeon and anesthesiologist puttheir arm out in front of me and told me, "No you cannot do anything!" I asked if Icould hold the patient's hand, they shook their heads yes. My worth as a nurse wasenhanced. I followed the family's wishes during a difficult time and provided care formy patient.Describe the most miraculous or impressive thing you've witnessed or been a part of during your time as a nurse with Fastaff.Attending AORN conference with the marketing/recruitment team as a nurse representative. Had fun giving out Fastaff swag items, telling nurses/staff why they should consider Fastaff and catching up with staff from facilities I worked.How have you accomplished some of your personal and professional goals by traveling with Fastaff (i.e. family life, financial freedom, more personal freedom, etc.)?Being able to help my two children get their undergrad and master's degree (doctorate is on them lol),take family vacations, life/work balance, started remodeling home. Professional goals: BSN andworking on CNOR certification; thinking about an advanced degree also.