Michael Johnston
Baptist Health Corbin
1
Certification
4
years of professional experience
An attentive healthcare professional from multiple clinical sites with over 3.5 years of critical care experience. Possesses an in-depth knowledge of the nursing process in both an advanced practice role and a critical care role. Passionate about the pharmacology and pathophysiology within healthcare. Dedicated to furthering the profession of nursing in anesthesia and advocating for autonomy in this role.
Work History
Clinical Instructor
2 Years- Mentored nursing students, providing guidance in clinical practices and professional development.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments, ensuring adherence to academic standards.
- Conducted workshops on advanced clinical skills, promoting continued education among nursing staff.
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
3 Years 7 Months- Administered and managed vasoactive medications, sedatives, paralytics, etc.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on health management and disease prevention strategies, prevention of CAUTI and CLABSI.
- Managed hemodynamic monitoring devices, as well as patients who require mechanical ventilation.
- Common use of hemodynamic support devices (i.e. Impella & balloon pump),
ICU Travel Nurse
11 Months- Administered critical care interventions following hospital protocols and best practices.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care and medication management for those with newly established airways.
- Unit lead nurse during half my contract, assisting new nurses with critical patient management and collaboration with adjacent ICU staff/ providers.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Suma cum Laude
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
- Magna Cum Laude
- Leadership award (2022 ADN cohort)
- 3.91 GPA
Skills
Unit-based council member (Baptist Health) who assisted in the initiation of process improvement for chest tube management in the ICU and streamlining our airway cart setup for providers during RSI.
Specific training and education from the University of Kentucky (trauma/ transplant service line) on upper airway monitoring and management of fresh post op flaps
tracheostomies
laryngectomies
and vascular reconstruction of ENT pathology.
Respondent for the ICU on inpatient codes
rapid responses
and stroke alerts. Initiating ACLS as code leader until provider assistance.
Unit Preceptor for new ICU hires and clinical preceptor at the University of the Cumberlands for Undergraduate students at multiple sites.
Cross-training in the Emergency Department for various exposures to patient populations of all ages
and up to 60 shadow hours with local CRNAs.
Affiliations
Member with the ANA, AACN, and AANP. Active member in my unit-based council at Baptist Health, targeting quality improvement in CLABSI, CAUTI, and HAI.
Certification
Certifications:
- BLS- American Heart Association
- ACLS-American Heart Association
- NIHSS-Apex Innovations
- 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 - 02.2026Read More
Clinical Instructor
University of the Cumberlands Forcht School of Nursing
08.2024 - CurrentRead More
Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Baptist Health Corbin
01.2023 - CurrentRead More
University of The Cumberlands
Master of Science from Nursing
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University of The Cumberlands
Bachelor of Science from Nursing
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