1. Michelle Christensen, RN, MSN
7135 E. Bell Butte Drive
Kingman, AZ 86401
H:(928) 757-4083
floknowsit@hotmail.com
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
• Registered Nurse with 30 plus years of varied nursing experience in areas such
as general medical surgical, emergency care, home care/hospice, labor and
delivery, quality/performance improvement, and leadership
• Proficient in Nursing skills, process improvement, data collection, computer
programs, and regulatory standards relative to healthcare
• Collaborate with all levels of staff and manage multiple budgetary processes
• Formulate and develop staff education
• Present needed proposals for budget and forecasting issues relevant to
healthcare facilities
• Lead Faculty for emerging community nursing program responsible to liaison
with students, faculty, instructors, and clinical representatives, as well as
develop curriculum and prepare instructional delivery modalities for interactive
learning management system
EDUCATION:
• 1982 with Honors- Ricks College: Associate Degree in Arts and Science-
Nursing
• 1999 Cum Laude- University of Phoenix: Bachelor of Science - Nursing
• 2007 Summa Cum Laude- Stevens-Henager College- Master of Science –
Nursing (Administration Minor)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
8/2009 – Present: Mohave Community College, Mohave County, Kingman, AZ
Lead Faculty Advanced Med/Surg Nursing
Develop curriculum, oversee students in clinical settings to ensure
didactic learning progression, direct faculty and assist clinical instructors
throughout course to strengthen program. Implement directives from
program manager and participate in regulatory process to prepare
organization for improvement. Evaluate semester progression monitor
data for strengths and weaknesses to enable students to develop more
fully and promote the profession of nursing.
3/2009- 8/2009: ReMed Medical Supply Inc., Sevier County, Richfield, UT
Quality Consultant
Direct staff and oversee preparation for survey process by ACHC and
CMS. Direct, develop and implement effective policy and procedures to
comply with present regulatory/process improvement initiatives to further
quality care for all clients in the five county service areas.
9/1997- 3/2009: Sevier Valley Hospital, Sevier County, Richfield, UT
Director of Nurses
Direct, schedule, manage nursing staff. Implement and direct budget.
Lead clinical programs. Liaison with Medical staff for improvement and
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2. provide clinical input. Direct education for implementation of vital
programs & initiatives for Corporate Compliance.
1/1993- 9/1997: Sevier Valley Hospital, Sevier County, Richfield, UT
Quality/Risk Manager
Implement and direct all programs relative to improving facility, and
corporate performance improvement, including infection control,
utilization, employee health, risk management and compliance.
6/1988- 1/1993: Sevier Valley Hospital, Sevier County, Richfield, UT
Registered Nurse
Care for patients in Emergency room, transport setting, and general
medical/surgical and laboring patients.
1/1985- 6/1988: Sevier Valley Hospital, Sevier County, Richfield, UT
Registered Nurse Supervisor Home Health
Develop and implement education program for staff. Admit patients and
perform supervisory visits to ascertain program status and functional
status of patients. Oversee payroll. Prepare for regulatory compliance
visits at all levels.
8/1984- 1/1985: Sevier Valley Hospital, Sevier County, Richfield, UT
Registered Nurse on-call OB
Take call for facility’s Labor Department, and care for all OB patients.
9/1983- 8/1984: Dixie Regional Medical Center, Washington County, St. George, UT
Registered Nurse
Care for Surgical patients in team setting and oversee LPN’s and direct
care on surgical floor.
5/1982/ 9/1983: LDS Hospital, Salt Lake County, Salt Lake City, UT
Registered Nurse
Care for Medical patients in total care setting. Implement and evaluate
Computerized Care planning.
Professional Involvement and Memberships:
• American Nurses Association (2009 - present)
• AZ Nurses Association (2009- present)
• UT Nurses Association (1982- 2009)
• Utah Organization for Nurse Executives (2005-2009)
• Emergency Nurses Association (1999-2012)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Regional Program Instructor (1988-2010)
• ACLS Instructor (2005-2009)
• Rocky Mountain Infection Control Association/Association for
Professionals in Infection Control (1993-1997)
NURSING LICENSE:
• Arizona RN163119 expires 04/01/2018
References Available Upon Request
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