Michelle McRobbie
Marlette,MI
Summary
Experienced Registered Nurse specializing in orthopedic nursing, focusing on patient assessment, triage, and postoperative care. Managed wound care, educated patients and families on treatment plans, and coordinated surgical scheduling for orthopedic providers. Led quality improvement initiatives to ensure compliance with healthcare standards and enhance patient safety protocols. Skilled in electronic medical records management and infection prevention practices.
Overview
9
9
years of post-secondary education
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Aspire Rural Health
Marlette, Michigan
09.2023 - Current
- Orthopedic Nursing● Patient Assessment and Triage● Postoperative Patient Follow-Up● Wound Care and Dressing Changes● Cast, Splint, and Brace Education● Medication Management and Injections● Patient and Family Education● Clinical Telephone Triage and Messaging● Orthopedic Provider Support● Surgical Scheduling and Coordination● Electronic Medical Records (EMR)● Quality Improvement and Patient Safety● Infection Prevention and Control● Ensured compliance with corporate policies and regulations to support operational integrity.● Prepared for regulatory and accreditation readiness to meet healthcare quality benchmarks.● Performance Improvement● Policy and Procedure Development● Risk Management● Staff Education and Training● Conducted quality audits and monitored data to uphold patient safety standards.
- Delivered preoperative assessments for Aspire Rural Health surgical patients.
- Prepared operating rooms using sterile technique and rural hospital protocols.
- Circulated during procedures with surgeons, anesthesia, and perioperative teams.
- Delivered preoperative assessments for Aspire Rural Health surgical patients.
- Prepared operating rooms using sterile technique and rural hospital protocols.
- Circulated during procedures with surgeons, anesthesia, and perioperative teams.
Director of Quality Improvement
Aspire Rural Health
Marlette, Michigan
09.2023 - 07.2024
- Directed organization-wide quality improvement initiatives focused on patient safety, clinical outcomes, regulatory compliance, and operational effectiveness. ● Developed, implemented, and monitored performance improvement plans based on identified quality concerns, patient safety events, audit findings, and organizational priorities.● Collected, analyzed, and reported quality data and performance metrics to leadership, committees, and applicable governing bodies.● Coordinated quality assurance activities, including chart reviews, clinical audits, and documentation reviews, ensuring compliance with policies and standards.● Led infection prevention and control activities, including surveillance, investigation, reporting, staff education, and implementation of corrective actions.● Monitored infection prevention practices and promoted compliance with hand hygiene, isolation precautions, environmental safety, and other infection control standards.● Supported regulatory and accreditation readiness by reviewing policies, preparing documentation, coordinating audits, and assisting with corrective action plans.● Maintained and updated policies and procedures related to quality improvement, infection prevention, patient safety, risk management, and corporate compliance.● Identified trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement through data analysis, incident reviews, and process evaluations, guiding targeted interventions.● Collaborated with nursing, medical staff, administration, and department leaders to implement sustainable process improvements.● Facilitated quality and patient safety meetings, prepared reports, documented action plans, and followed up on assigned improvement activities.● Reviewed patient safety events, complaints, and incident reports to identify contributing factors and recommend risk-reduction strategies.● Promoted culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement, reinforcing regulatory compliance across organization.● Provided education and consultation to staff regarding quality standards, infection prevention practices, documentation requirements, patient safety, and compliance expectations.● Assisted with the development and monitoring of corrective action plans and evaluated the effectiveness of implemented interventions.● Served as a resource to leadership and staff regarding quality improvement processes, compliance requirements, infection control standards, and patient safety concerns.
- Directed quality improvement programs across Aspire Rural Health clinical services.
- Led initiatives to enhance quality across Aspire Rural Health clinical services.
- Conducted compliance reviews with staff and leadership teams to ensure regulatory standards were met.
- Monitored patient safety reports and identified process gaps in rural care workflows.
- Reviewed patient safety reports to pinpoint process gaps in rural care workflows.
- Coordinated compliance reviews with staff, providers, and leadership teams.
Hemodialysis Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Center
Sandusky, Michigan
02.2022 - 09.2023
- Monitored patient status before, during, and after dialysis treatments and responded to changes in clinical condition.
- Monitored patient status throughout dialysis treatments, promptly responding to changes in clinical condition to ensure patient safety.
- Supervised dialysis technicians, ensuring safe and effective delivery of patient care through proper guidance and adherence to protocols.
- Provided guidance and direction to dialysis technicians regarding clinical procedures, patient monitoring, and adherence to established protocols.
- Monitored compliance with infection prevention practices, safety procedures, and dialysis treatment protocols.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to enhance continuity of care and improve overall patient safety.
- Maintained accurate patient records and clinical documentation.
- Ensured regulatory and quality compliance.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
University of Michigan
Flint, MI 08.2010 - 07.2013
Bachelors in Science of Nursing -
University of Michigan, Flint
Flint, MI 08.2011 - 07.2013
Associate Degree in Nursing -
St Clair County Community College
Port Huron, MI 08.2006 - 05.2010
Skills
- Surgical circulation
- Preoperative evaluations
- Sterile technique
- Perioperative care
Timeline
Perioperative Registered Nurse
Aspire Rural Health
09.2023 - Current
Director of Quality Improvement
Aspire Rural Health
09.2023 - 07.2024
Hemodialysis Registered Nurse
Fresenius Medical Center
02.2022 - 09.2023
Bachelors in Science of Nursing -
University of Michigan, Flint
08.2011 - 07.2013
Bachelor of Science -
University of Michigan
08.2010 - 07.2013
Associate Degree in Nursing -
St Clair County Community College
08.2006 - 05.2010