Holly M. Wright
Britton,MI
Summary
Clinical Nurse specialist and transformational leader with 11 years of experience, 9+ years in critical care. Influential change agent who creates a positive, solution-oriented, collaborative working environment to support the delivery of optimal patient, nursing and organizational outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
APRN Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist
Trinity Health Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
11.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and enhance care delivery processes.
- Provided mentorship and training to nursing staff on advanced clinical practices and patient management strategies.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs, ensuring tailored interventions and treatments.
- Led quality improvement initiatives that streamlined workflows and improved overall patient satisfaction scores.
- Advocated for policy changes within the organization to improve standards of practice for adult nursing care.
- Streamlined nursing processes by identifying areas for improvement and implementing best practices in clinical workflows.
- Coordinated care for patients with complex needs by collaborating closely with members of the interdisciplinary team, including physicians, pharmacists, social workers, and therapists.
- Served as a resource for colleagues seeking clinical guidance or support in managing complex cases or challenging situations.
- Developed protocols governing the administration of high-risk medications, minimizing adverse events and promoting patient safety.
- Enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration for better patient care through effective communication with team members.
- Championed evidence-based practice initiatives within the department, resulting in improved adherence to professional standards of care across all levels of nursing staff.
- Led educational initiatives for nursing staff to increase knowledge of current clinical trends, practice updates, and professional development opportunities.
Clinical Nurse Specialist Intern
Trinity Health Ann Arbor
Critical Care And Hospital Acquired Infection
01.2025 - 11.2025
Education Coordinator- MICU and PCU
Trinity Health Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
07.2023 - 01.2025
- Accountable for unit specific onboarding, ongoing education & development, nurse residency projects, and competency maintenance
- Process owner of the clinical advancement, preceptor development and mentor program at the unit level
- Maintains regulatory compliance regarding education coordination through diligent record-keeping practices.
- Partners with nursing clinical practice leaders to develop and facilitate education associated with practice change, gaps, and improvement plan
- Enhanced onboarding curriculum quality by collaborating with other education coordinators and interprofessional team members to review, revise, and implement new materials.
- Co-Developer and process owner for neuro-critical care nursing & CRRT education.
Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Ann Arbor
04.2016 - 09.2023
- Provided quality patient-centered care for patients with multiple disease processes including respiratory, neurological, cardiac, gastrointestinal, endocrinological, and multi-organ failure.
- 7+ years collaborating with interprofessional teams
- 5+ years as relief charge nurse
- 6+ years as preceptor and mentor- expert resource on ABCDEF Bundle, code blue response, HAI prevention, safe patient handling and mobility, and fall prevention
- Improved patient care by partnering with unit and system nursing leadership implementing numerous educational, quality improvement and safety initiatives
- 3 years co-chairing Unit Practice Council
- Performed in hospital wide Nursing Practice Council and Critical Care Policy Committee to influence nursing practice change and revise policies
Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Ann Arbor
02.2014 - 04.2016
Education
Master in Nursing Practice - Adult Gerontology-Clinical Nurse Specialist
Michigan States University
East Lansing, MI08-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI12-2013
Skills
- Advanced clinical knowledge
- Teamwork and Interprofessional Collaboration
- Shared governance
- Attention to Detail
- High Reliability
- Quality improvement
Accomplishments
Shared Professional Governance Nursing Practice Staff Lead (12/2022-6/2023)
6 North Nursing Practice Council Co-Chair (5/2020-6/2023)
Hospital Nursing Practice Council Member (5/2020- 6/2023)
Critical Care Policy Committee Member (5/2020-6/2023)
Relief Charge Nurse (2018- 6/2023)
Preceptor (2018- 6/2023)
2021, 2022, 2023 Critical Care Academy Mentor
Affiliations
- RN License No. 4704304230 (expires 2/2026)
- NACNS member
- AACN member
- ACLS Instructor (expires 5/2026)
- BLS (expires 2/2026)
Certification
- Certified Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist, American Nurses Credentialing Center - 10/29/25-10/28/28
Timeline
APRN Adult Clinical Nurse Specialist
Trinity Health Ann Arbor
11.2025 - Current
Clinical Nurse Specialist Intern
Trinity Health Ann Arbor
01.2025 - 11.2025
Education Coordinator- MICU and PCU
Trinity Health Ann Arbor
07.2023 - 01.2025
Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Ann Arbor
04.2016 - 09.2023
Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital Ann Arbor
02.2014 - 04.2016
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Eastern Michigan University
Master in Nursing Practice - Adult Gerontology-Clinical Nurse Specialist
Michigan States University