Michelle Hartley BSN RN PHN
La Mirada,CA
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) with a strong background in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination within high-acuity, fast-paced environments. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Nursing Clinical Instructor organized and motivated with dedication to teaching. Passionate about advances, trends, and techniques applicable to program.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nursing Instructor
West Coast University
05.2024 - Current
- Delivered information and valuable instructions to students during clinical rotations.
- Liaised with medical and nursing personnel to evaluate and improve teaching and nursing practices.
- Monitored progress of each student and provided formal evaluation upon completion of clinical placements.
- Coached underperforming students to help meet clinical objectives. Oriented and provided instruction to students during clinical rotations.
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Hoag Hospital
08.2019 - Current
- Coordinated with physicians to promptly assess patients and provide effective treatment amidst rapidly evolving situations.
- Executed administration of essential medications using oral, IV, and intramuscular methods and tracked patient reactions.
- Analyzing and detailing thorough physical assessments, nursing interventions, and educational and discharge needs for patients assigned to each shift, following established documentation guidelines, Standards of Care, and Pathway goals.
- Administered direct patient care, stabilized patients, and identified next steps for treatment.
- Directed management of patient care from admission to discharge, integrating assessments, care planning, health education, and discharge support.
Emergency Care Technician
Hoag Hospital
11.2012 - 08.2019
- Demonstrate effective communication, interpersonal skills and organizational ability while ensuring safety measures and infection control.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR and emergency airway procedures.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Collaborated with medical teams to ensure timely response and patient safety during emergencies. Proficient in performing EKG's.
Education
BSN RN PHN -
West Coast University
Anaheim, CA2019
Certified Emergency Medical Technician -
California Institute of Emergency Medical Training
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Compassionate and Caring
- Accurate Documentation
- Medication Administration
- Teaching strategies
- Clinical assessment
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Quality improvement
Affiliations
- Emergency Nurses Association- Orange Coast Chapter #1230344
Certification
- BLS- Basic Life Support
- ACLS- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- NIH- Stroke Scale
Timeline
Clinical Nursing Instructor
West Coast University
05.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Hoag Hospital
08.2019 - Current
Emergency Care Technician
Hoag Hospital
11.2012 - 08.2019
BSN RN PHN -
West Coast University
Certified Emergency Medical Technician -
California Institute of Emergency Medical Training