Michaela Klemens
Aurora,CO
Summary
Transition to Practice Coordinator skilled in designing evidence-based residency programs and enhancing clinical education. Achieved significant improvements in staff competency and engagement by implementing targeted onboarding and mentorship initiatives. Actively collaborates across departments to align educational goals with operational needs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transition to Practice Clinical Coordinator
HCA HealthONE Center for Clinical Education
05.2024 - Current
- Curriculum & Program Design: Experience designing and implementing evidence-based residency programs or orientation tracks.
- Mentorship & Coaching: Cultivated relationships with new grads and preceptors, delivering constructive feedback and emotional support throughout the first year of nursing.
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Collaborated with recruitment, unit managers, and education leadership to align quality metrics, class sizes, and staffing needs.
- Public Speaking & Presentation: Led Phase II Professional Development and orientation sessions, facilitating debriefings for large groups of new grads and experienced nurses across all specialties.
Clinical Education Specialist – Perioperative Services (Adult)
HCA HealthONE PSL
09.2021 - 05.2024
- Developed and delivered educational programs and workshops for clinical staff, improving knowledge and skill application in patient care
- Led onboarding and orientation for perioperative departments, enhancing new staff integration across OR, PreOp, PACU, Endoscopy, and PAT
- Ensured staff competency with new equipment and procedural updates, maintaining high standards of patient safety and care quality
- Facilitated professional development and ongoing education initiatives
Clinical Nurse Coordinator – Robotics
HCA HealthONE Rose
04.2019 - 09.2021
- Supported growth and optimization of the robotics surgical program
- Educated staff through training sessions and hands-on demonstrations
Registered Nurse – Operating Room
HCA HealthONE Rose
02.2018 - 09.2021
- Provided high-quality intraoperative care to ensure optimal outcomes for adult surgical patients
- Ensured patient safety and enhanced surgical efficiency in a fast-paced OR environment
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Regis University
Certified Nurse Aide -
South Denver School of Nursing Arts
Skills
- EBP implementation
- Program development
- Staff Onboarding
- Mentorship Programs
- Leadership
- Team Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
Certification
- Registered Nurse, Colorado State Board of Nursing, RN.1650929
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association
- Certified Nurse Preceptor
- Board Certified Rose Leader, BCRL
Degree
BSN, RN
Timeline
Transition to Practice Clinical Coordinator
HCA HealthONE Center for Clinical Education
05.2024 - Current
Clinical Education Specialist – Perioperative Services (Adult)
HCA HealthONE PSL
09.2021 - 05.2024
Clinical Nurse Coordinator – Robotics
HCA HealthONE Rose
04.2019 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse – Operating Room
HCA HealthONE Rose
02.2018 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
Regis University
Certified Nurse Aide -
South Denver School of Nursing Arts