Michelle Harrell
Gilbert,AZ
Summary
Skilled Paramedic with over 27 years of prehospital and emergency room experience, currently serving as EMS Battalion Chief for the Gila River Indian Community. Proven leadership in high-acuity, fast-paced environments with a strong foundation in patient assessment, critical thinking, and emergency care. Graduating with an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing in May 2026. Seeking a New Graduate Registered Nurse position to apply extensive clinical experience in a nursing role and deliver high-quality patient care.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
EMS Battalion Chief/ Paramedic
Gila River EMS
Sacaton, AZ
10.2016 - Current
- On shift supervisor, oversee scheduling and movement of crews, manage ambulance operations within the Gila River Indian Community, write and issue performance evaluations of employees. Take command on major incidents, work within my scope as Paramedic, chart reviews.
Paramedic
AMR
Tempe, AZ
10.2015 - 10.2016
- Paramedic on interfacility transport ambulance. Worked within scope of paramedic including ventilator transports, IV pumps, and critical care transports.
HUC/ ER tech
Tempe St Lukes ED
Tempe, AZ
01.2006 - 10.2015
- Worked at HUC/tech. Answered phone calls, called on call physicians for admissions, initiated transfers, printed paperwork for admissions and orders, called for bed assignments for admissions. Worked within scope as EMT, performed blood draws, inserted urinary cathedars, applied splints, clean ER beds after discharge, help with triage vital signs.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZ05-2026
Associate of Science - Critical Care Paramedicine
Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZ12-2021
Paramedicine
Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZ08-2015
Skills
- Pre-hospital care
- Emergency response
- Critical decision-making skills
- Documentation and reporting
- Direct patient care
- Incident command
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Task prioritization
- Clinical judgment
Certification
NREMT-P, ACLS, PALS, AHA CPR/ACLS instructor, Many ICS certifications
Clinical Experience
- Completed 2 weeks of nursing clinicals at Skilled Nursing facility.
- Completed 2 weeks of behavioral health clinicals at Banner Behavioral in Scottsdale during paramedic to RN bridge semester.
- Completed 4 weeks of med surg clinicals at Banner Desert during paramedic to RN bridge semester.
- Completed 6 weeks of Obstetrics clinicals at Abrazo Arrowhead in Labor and Delivery, NICU, and post partum care.
- Completed 6 weeks of med surg clinicals during block 3 including tele, cardiac, and neuro floor at Banner Desert.
- Completed 6 weeks of pediatric clinicals at Banner Cardon's including PICU and Pediatric ER.
- Completed 6 weeks of critical care clinicals at Banner Heart including CVICU, cardiac cath lab, and CVPCU.
- 3 weeks of transition to practice at Banner Desert OB.
Timeline
EMS Battalion Chief/ Paramedic
Gila River EMS
10.2016 - Current
Paramedic
AMR
10.2015 - 10.2016
HUC/ ER tech
Tempe St Lukes ED
01.2006 - 10.2015
Paramedicine
Mesa Community College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Mesa Community College
Associate of Science - Critical Care Paramedicine
Mesa Community College