Michelle is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (ARNP), who works with Oly Ortho’s trauma surgeons at Providence Saint Peter Hospital. She is an experienced, independently licensed healthcare provider who offers treatment for Orthopaedic conditions (acute and chronic). Her role includes medical evaluations for all patients preparing for and undergoing surgical intervention. This may include obtaining diagnostic testing, ordering and interpreting labs, EKGs, prescribe medications and collaborating with primary or specialty care teams.
In her spare time, she enjoys cycling, hiking, gardening, paddle boarding, traveling, and staying active with her spouse and their 4 dogs
Education
Associate of Applied Sciences, Nursing: Western Nevada College, Carson City, NV
Associate of General Studies: Western Nevada College, Carson City, NV
Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Western Governors University, Kent, WA
Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner Studies, Simmons School of Nursing and Health Sciences, Boston, MA
Registered Nurse First Assistant Program: National Institute of First Assisting, Centennial, CO
Certification as a Certified Registered Nurse – Operating Room: Competency & Credentialing Institute
Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner: American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Professional Associations
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Washington Orthopaedic Center is now Olympia Orthopaedic Associates
Washington Orthopaedic Center has merged into Olympia Orthopaedic Associates and is now part of Oly Ortho—continuing the same trusted care with expanded resources and access. One Team. One Name. Expanded Care.
