Michaela Tirey, BSN, RN-BC

Experience

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  Medical City Healthcare

  Jul 2019 - Feb 2023

  - Works with an interdisciplinary team, to ensure hip fracture patients meet Medical City Plano's 24-hour fixation protocol- Educates nursing staff on the Orthopedic Pathway and helps lead physical therapy in-services to teach nurses and patient care technicians how to mobilize patients safely on post-op day zero- Collects and analyzes data in order to lead Orthopedic Council and present orthopedic metrics to nursing directors, chief operating officer, and chief medical officer- Focuses on improving length of stay throughput within the orthopedic service line- Monitors and educates the provision of hip fracture and elective patients from admission, stabilization, and through discharge Show less - Staff nurse and preceptor on a 36-bed stepdown unit in a Level I Trauma and Burn Center Hospital- Demonstrates the ability to lead, motivate, and collaborate with colleagues and interdisciplinary teams- Trains and educates college students on Excellence Always practices and all patient care procedures- Assists the physicians with patient procedures, including bedside chest tube removals and burn dressing changes- Provides skilled emergency response in critical situations- Manages care for pre and post-operative patients through discharge - Advocates for patients with orthopedic and traumatic injuries such as: burns, gunshot wounds, amputated limbs, and broken bones- Consistently follows up and follows through on doctors orders Show less

  • Orthopedics Program Coordinator

    Apr 2021 - Feb 2023

  • Orthopedic/ Trauma Registered Nurse

    Jul 2019 - Apr 2021
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  HCA Healthcare

  Feb 2023 - Sept 2023

  Clinical Education Professional Development Educator

  Responsible for student placement and nurse/ patient care tech education for the North Texas Division, which includes: Medical City Plano, Medical City Frisco, and Medical City McKinney.

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  MolecuLight

  Sept 2023 - now

  Clinical Product Specialist