Michael Johnston
Corbin,KY
Summary
Versatile healthcare professional with significant expertise in hemodynamic monitoring and patient assessment across various clinical settings. Experienced in mentoring nursing students and staff, promoting advanced clinical skills, and enhancing patient education to ensure effective health management and recovery.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Instructor
University of the Cumberlands Forcht School of Nursing
08.2024 - Current
- Mentored nursing students, enhancing clinical practices and fostering professional development.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments, reinforcing academic standards and accountability.
- Conducted workshops on advanced clinical skills, advancing continued education for nursing staff.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Baptist Health Corbin
Corbin, Kentucky
01.2023 - Current
- Managed hemodynamic monitoring devices and provided care for patients on mechanical ventilation.
- Administered medications and monitored patient vitals/hemodynamics, ensuring timely interventions for optimal ICU liberation.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create and implement comprehensive care plans, enhancing patient outcomes.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on ICU protocols and best practices, fostering a culture of excellence in patient care.
- Educated patients and families on health management and disease prevention strategies.
ICU Travel Nurse
Aya Healthcare/ University of Kentucky
03.2025 - 02.2026
- Administered critical care interventions that adhered to hospital protocols and best practices, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care plans, enhancing patient recovery and satisfaction.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care and medication management.
- Mentored junior nurses in advanced ICU procedures and patient assessment techniques, fostering skill development and team competency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY05-2024
Master of Science - Nursing
University of The Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY08-2026
Skills
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Ventilator management
- Ability to prescribe medications for acute and chronic conditions in the clinic
- Suturing technique, I&D for simple wounds, and wound management
- Assessment skills
- Ultrasound trained
Affiliations
- American Nurses Association (member since 2023)
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses (member since 2025)
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners (member since 2025)
Certification
- BLS-American Heart Association
- ACLS-American Heart Association
- NIHSS- Apex
- PALS-American Heart Association
- CCRN-American Association of Critical Care Nurses
- CMC-American Association of Critical Care Nurses
- TNCC-Emergency Nurse Association
Timeline
ICU Travel Nurse
Aya Healthcare/ University of Kentucky
03.2025 - 02.2026
Clinical Instructor
University of the Cumberlands Forcht School of Nursing
08.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Baptist Health Corbin
01.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of The Cumberlands
Master of Science - Nursing
University of The Cumberlands