Michael Pastori
Thompsons Station,TN
Summary
Results-driven healthcare professional with a strong background in nursing, education, leadership, business development, and management. Licensed registered nurse combining clinical expertise with business acumen, demonstrating a proven track record of successful leadership. Committed to enhancing healthcare outcomes for patients and families through innovative solutions and collaborative practices. Passionate about driving positive change in the healthcare landscape while fostering an environment of continuous improvement and excellence.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
03.2025 - Current
- Collaborates in developing and implementing comprehensive care plans, ensuring seamless coordination of care delivery while proactively anticipating patient needs across the continuum
- Analyzes detailed patient information to inform nursing diagnoses and management strategies, ensuring tailored and effective care.
- Utilizes the nursing process to continuously evaluate patient progress towards established goals, applying appropriate interventions to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Employs evidence-based strategies to promote health and well-being, while maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment for all patients.
Risk Analyst/Corporate Director, Quality and Startup Operations
Acadia Healthcare
03.2024 - 02.2025
- Ensure a safe environment for the protection of patients, clients, employees, and visitors, adhering to all relevant laws, regulations, and standards set by accrediting and approval agencies.
- Provide effective staff management, including development, training, performance evaluation, and communication, to promote efficient departmental operations.
- Collaborate with clinical staff and management to identify and mitigate clinical risks throughout the facility, fostering strong working relationships to enhance the delivery of patient care.
- Create and implement policies and procedures aimed at improving patient care and employee safety, while ensuring compliance with institutional policies regarding patient rights, confidentiality, and full disclosure.
Registered Nurse Quality and Safety Specialist-PRN
Nashville General Hospital
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Collaborates with the Director of Quality to plan, design, implement, and maintain a comprehensive Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) program, focusing on infection prevention and risk management. Assists in educating new staff, including physicians, on QI systems and requirements.
- Supports the Risk/Patient Safety Officer in conducting root cause analyses for clinical adverse events and near misses, developing actionable plans to mitigate recurrence, and monitoring the progress of these initiatives.
- Conducts accurate concurrent and retrospective reviews as necessary to support performance improvement activities aligned with the objectives of the Quality Department.
Registered Nurse Inpatient Behavioral Health Utilization Review
HCA Healthcare
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Ensures that treatment is appropriately utilized and tailored to meet each member’s needs in the least restrictive and least intrusive manner possible.
- Conducts pre-service, concurrent, and post-service clinical reviews to assess the appropriateness of requested services for each patient’s diagnosis and treatment.
- Maintains compliance with corporate and departmental policies and procedures.
- Collaborates effectively with hospitals, home care providers, care management teams, and other stakeholders to ensure that all clinical needs of patients are met in a timely manner.
RN Acute Behavioral Health -PRN
Rolling Hills Hospital
07.2023 - 11.2023
- Delivers exceptional care, comfort, and security to patients and their families during their most vulnerable moments.
- Maintains high standards of quality and safety by enhancing efficiencies, managing resources effectively, and optimizing satisfaction for both patients and staff.
- Collaborates with fellow mental health professionals to implement solutions-focused strategies that provide the highest quality of behavioral and mental health care for those in need.
- Offers comprehensive mental health care tailored to the individual, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for healing and support.
Registered Nurse Inpatient Behavioral Health Utilization Review Manager
Cambridge Health Alliance
07.2021 - 06.2023
- Delivers clinically based case management to support the effective and efficient delivery of patient care.
- Collaborates with healthcare team members to identify appropriate resource utilization and ensure proper reimbursement.
- Utilizes established criteria to confirm medical necessity for patient admission and continued stay.
- Works closely with patients, families, and the healthcare team to develop a post-acute care plan tailored to the patient’s needs and available resources.
ACCS Nurse Coordinator- PRN
Vinfen Corporation
09.2020 - 07.2021
- Provided clinical care management and intensive care coordination for individuals with complex medical and behavioral health needs.
- Conducted medication reviews and reconciliations, including adjustments based on facility protocols to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Collaborated and communicated effectively with the enrollee's medical, behavioral health, and home-based providers regarding changes in services, hospitalizations, and other care needs and goals.
- Coordinated the development, implementation, and ongoing review of individualized care plans to meet patient needs.
- Assisted in training and ongoing education initiatives to ensure compliance with safety measures and best practices.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse - PRN
Hampstead Hospital
05.2020 - 09.2020
- Utilizes the nursing process to deliver and manage individualized patient care from admission through to successful discharge.
- Conducts patient assessments and reassessments in accordance with established procedures and nursing best practices.
- Develops and coordinates individualized plans of care, including discharge planning that is appropriate for the developmental age of the patient population.
- Directs, supervises, coordinates, and evaluates nursing care within the assigned clinical setting to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.
Association of Perioperative (AORN) Registered Nurse Circulator
Baptist Memorial Hospital
10.2019 - 04.2020
- Apply the nursing process to identify and address the needs of the perioperative patient and family or support persons to provide a safe environment. Ensuring ethical, moral, and legal responsibilities of the surgical team.
- Apply safe medication administration practices based on knowledge of interventions and pharmacologic indications for drugs commonly utilized in the perioperative setting.
- Demonstrate ability to appropriately prioritize perioperative nursing activities relevant to the surgical setting through case studies, and/or patient care assignments.
- Coordinate and provide care utilizing the critical thinking framework known as the nursing process. The nursing process forms the foundation of the nurse's decision making to help partner with patients/families to attain, maintain and restore health.
Registered Nurse Clinical Assessment Specialist (Adults & Seniors)-PRN
Delta Medical Center
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Provided acute physical assessments, chart reviews, and patient monitoring in order to ensure patient medical needs were appropriately addressed in a time sensitive manner.
- Provided strong organizational skills to successfully disposition patients to the appropriate level of care needed.
- Worked in a multi-disciplinary team environment utilizing the highest level of care to ensure the safety of all individuals within a diverse patient population.
- Continuous management of crisis intervention techniques to ensure the safety of the patients, their families, and the facility’s milieu.
Nurse Manager (Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Facility)
Compass Intervention Center
08.2018 - 06.2019
- Provided administrative nursing coverage, supervising personnel in all programs and in all service areas while ensuring the upmost patient centered care was provided.
- Utilized analytical research data to ensure that the highest levels of clinical competencies were met on a daily basis, delivering patient safety and eliminating safety risk.
- Monitored educational needs of staff and assisted with ongoing staff development opportunities. This included regulatory requirements and evidenced based practice at the point of care.
- Utilized a professional approach in a collaborative effort to ensure facility growth while supporting the organization’s mission and vision.
Registered Nurse Manager Intake Department- PRN
Correct Care Solutions
12.2017 - 12.2018
- Established resident problems, age-based needs, desired outcomes, and nursing interventions based on nursing assessments.
- Implemented interventions defined in the plan of care to achieve desired outcomes.
- Provided oversight for registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and psychiatric technicians.
- Evaluated nursing outcomes and revised the nursing plan of care as required.
- Leader of performance improvement initiatives.
Registered Nurse House Supervisor (Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Facility)- Contract Position
Perimeter Behavioral Health Jackson
03.2018 - 08.2018
- Participated in the development, interpretation, and implementation of nursing Service's philosophy, objectives, standards, policies, and procedures.
- Utilized the nursing process in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating each resident's care and provided a written, comprehensive nursing assessment with up-to-date nursing care plans.
- Provided a safe and therapeutic environment of care to residents in a manner that considers and protects the resident’s safety, rights and comfort.
- Demonstrated proficiency in scheduling, leading, directing, and supervising the nursing staff.
Registered Nurse Clinical Assessments Specialist (Children, Adolescents, Adults, & Seniors)-PRN
Parkwood Hospital
08.2017 - 12.2017
- Provided administrative nursing coverage, supervising personnel in all programs and in all service areas while ensuring the upmost patient centered care was provided.
- Utilized analytical research data to ensure that the highest levels of clinical competencies are met on a daily basis, delivering patient safety and eliminating safety risk.
- Monitored educational needs of staff and assisted with ongoing staff development opportunities. This included regulatory requirements and evidenced based practice at the point of care.
- Utilized a professional approach in a collaborative effort to ensure facility growth while supporting the organization’s mission and vision.
Quality Improvement Advisor - Contract Position
Qsource
02.2017 - 08.2017
- Participated in the development and feedback of measurement data initiating quality improvement projects.
- Successfully recruited physician office practices and psychiatric facilities, as assigned, for participation in behavioral health quality improvement efforts.
- Assisted in forming and executing a statewide Psychiatric Care Transitions Learning and Action Network.
- Facilitated quality improvement teams with internal and external customers.
- Implemented interventions to reach targeted goals.
- CMS Grant Funded Contract Position
Registered Nurse Supervisor - PRN
The Oaks at La Paloma
10.2016 - 02.2017
- Manage and developed multiple nursing improvement projects in order to advance the nursing processes.
- Supervised the delivery of nursing care providing professional support to the nursing staff.
- Ensured that the organizational objectives, philosophies, and goals proved the highest quality of patient care.
- Coordinated and delegated patient care responsibilities by utilizing the nursing process and integrating multidisciplinary treatment plans of care.
Registered Nurse Clinical Assessment Specialist (Children, Adolescents, Adults, & Seniors) - PRN
Saint Francis Hospital
03.2016 - 10.2016
- Advocated positive treatment outcomes in an ethical and moral manner.
- Provided quick and accurate clinical assessments of mental health and substance abuse conditions.
- Assisted the treatment team in recognizing, treating, and managing mental health and psychosocial issues.
- Utilized healthcare expertise to promote improvement of behavioral and physical health conditions.
Director of Nursing (Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Facility)
Compass Intervention Center
04.2014 - 02.2016
- Developed, implemented, and evaluated policies, programs, and services consistent with the facility's goals and objectives.
- Actively participated in a leadership role by working with the administrative team in providing quality patient care, risk management initiatives, and improved clinical services.
- Maintained patient advocacy while providing support, education, and therapeutic interventions.
- Developed innovative educational programs that were designed to influence professional competencies, professional development, and nurse retention.
Registered Nurse ER
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
08.2013 - 03.2014
- Provided rapid assessments and treatment to patients in highly critical situations.
- Initiated appropriate laboratory testing, monitoring equipment, and medication interventions.
- Utilized nursing skills and judgment in a fast pace, acute care environment.
- Facilitated admissions, discharges, and transportation of patients within the healthcare continuum.
Registered Nurse Master Level Thesis Implementation Project
Regional One Health Medical Center
01.2013 - 07.2013
- Worked within a team to developed risk assessment tools in order to identify who is at the greatest risk for developing pressure ulcers during their hospital stay.
- Established outcome measures in order to prevent pressure ulcers for high risk patients that have been hospitalized. This was in accordance with patient safety and cost reduction.
- Implemented the best practices based on evidence and the desired outcomes.
- Assisted in the transition of care for patients upon discharge from the hospital providing quality improvement techniques.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Union University
Germantown, TN01.2016
Legal Nurse Consultant - undefined
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS01.2016
Master of Science in Nursing - undefined
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Memphis, TN01.2013
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
Union University
Germantown, TN01.2010
Skills
Strategic Planning
Budget Management
Team Building & Collaboration
Conflict Resolution
Healthcare Compliance
Case Management
Utilization Review
Certification
- Tennessee Compact RN License Number -191371
- Massachusetts RN License Number -2344763
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
03.2025 - Current
Risk Analyst/Corporate Director, Quality and Startup Operations
Acadia Healthcare
03.2024 - 02.2025
Registered Nurse Quality and Safety Specialist-PRN
Nashville General Hospital
11.2023 - 03.2024
Registered Nurse Inpatient Behavioral Health Utilization Review
HCA Healthcare
08.2023 - 11.2023
RN Acute Behavioral Health -PRN
Rolling Hills Hospital
07.2023 - 11.2023
Registered Nurse Inpatient Behavioral Health Utilization Review Manager
Cambridge Health Alliance
07.2021 - 06.2023
ACCS Nurse Coordinator- PRN
Vinfen Corporation
09.2020 - 07.2021
Psychiatric Registered Nurse - PRN
Hampstead Hospital
05.2020 - 09.2020
Association of Perioperative (AORN) Registered Nurse Circulator
Baptist Memorial Hospital
10.2019 - 04.2020
Registered Nurse Clinical Assessment Specialist (Adults & Seniors)-PRN
Delta Medical Center
06.2019 - 09.2019
Nurse Manager (Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Facility)
Compass Intervention Center
08.2018 - 06.2019
Registered Nurse House Supervisor (Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Facility)- Contract Position
Perimeter Behavioral Health Jackson
03.2018 - 08.2018
Registered Nurse Manager Intake Department- PRN
Correct Care Solutions
12.2017 - 12.2018
Registered Nurse Clinical Assessments Specialist (Children, Adolescents, Adults, & Seniors)-PRN
Parkwood Hospital
08.2017 - 12.2017
Quality Improvement Advisor - Contract Position
Qsource
02.2017 - 08.2017
Registered Nurse Supervisor - PRN
The Oaks at La Paloma
10.2016 - 02.2017
Registered Nurse Clinical Assessment Specialist (Children, Adolescents, Adults, & Seniors) - PRN
Saint Francis Hospital
03.2016 - 10.2016
Director of Nursing (Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Facility)
Compass Intervention Center
04.2014 - 02.2016
Registered Nurse ER
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
08.2013 - 03.2014
Registered Nurse Master Level Thesis Implementation Project
Regional One Health Medical Center
01.2013 - 07.2013
Legal Nurse Consultant - undefined
Mississippi State University
Master of Science in Nursing - undefined
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
Union University
Master of Business Administration -
Union University
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