MICHELLE MOGARTE
Pomona
Summary
Emergency Department Registered Nurse with 14 years of progressive nursing experience in high-acuity emergency, procedural sedation, acute dialysis, and leadership settings. Demonstrated expertise in triage, critical care, STEMI and stroke response, patient flow coordination, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Recognized for clinical judgment, calm decision-making under pressure, exceptional patient advocacy, and commitment to delivering safe, evidence-based care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center
Downey, CA
03.2020 - Current
- Provide comprehensive emergency nursing care for diverse patient populations in a high-volume Emergency Department.
- Coordinate triage, admissions, transfers, and discharge planning while prioritizing patient acuity.
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement treatment plans.
- Serve as Team Lead, ADT Nurse, and Ambulance Triage RN to facilitate patient flow and optimize department operations.
- Deliver rapid assessment and intervention for critically ill and injured patients.
- Train and mentor newly hired nurses regarding clinical standards, emergency protocols, and patient safety initiatives.
- Advocate for patients through evidence-based clinical decision-making and effective communication.
- Maintain excellence in patient care while managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Sedation Registered Nurse
Kaiser Sunset Ambulatory Surgery Center
Los Angeles, CA
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Provided moderate sedation nursing care for outpatient therapeutic procedures.
- Conducted comprehensive pre-procedure assessments and identified sedation-related risks.
- Administered sedation medications according to physician orders and established protocols.
- Monitored airway status, cardiac rhythm, oxygenation, hemodynamic stability, and level of consciousness throughout procedures.
- Recognized and responded rapidly to adverse reactions and emergency situations.
- Collaborated closely with physicians and periop teams to ensure patient safety.
- Delivered post-sedation recovery care and discharge education to patients and families.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards and best practices for procedural sedation.
Clinical Nurse II – Emergency Department
Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
Laguna Hills, CA
06.2019 - 02.2020
- Provided emergency nursing care for critically ill and injured patients in a high-acuity Emergency Department.
- Participated in acute stroke and STEMI activations, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to expedite treatment.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers regarding treatment plans and discharge instructions.
- Served as Relief Charge Nurse, coordinating staffing assignments and departmental operations.
- Collaborated with physicians, nursing staff and ancillary staff to improve quality and continuity of care.
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department / Pediatric Liaison Nurse (PDLN)
La Palma Intercommunity Hospital
La Palma, CA
04.2016 - 06.2019
- Delivered emergency nursing care to pediatric and adult patient populations.
- Responded effectively to medical emergencies and life-threatening situations.
- Served as Pediatric Liaison Nurse (PDLN), ensuring compliance with Los Angeles County EDAP standards.
- Coordinated pediatric quality improvement initiatives and staff education programs.
- Assisted with competency assessments and ongoing staff development.
- Precepted new nurses and promoted adherence to evidence-based practices.
Acute Dialysis RN / Interim Team Lead
Fresenius Medical Care
Irvine, CA
10.2014 - 05.2016
- Provided acute dialysis services for hospitalized patients with renal disease and acute kidney injury.
- Managed dialysis treatments utilizing Fresenius equipment and Reverse Osmosis systems.
- Collaborated with physicians and hospital leadership to coordinate patient care.
- Served as Interim Team Lead, assisting with staffing and operational oversight.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory and infection prevention standards.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Cypress College
Cypress, CASkills
- 14 years of nursing experience
- Emergency Department Team Lead
- STEMI & Stroke Response Experience
- Procedural Sedation Nursing Experience
- Relief Charge Nurse Experience
- Pediatric Emergency Care Leadership
- New Graduate & Staff Nurse Preceptor
- High-Volume Emergency Department Expertise
Certification
- Registered Nurse – California
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
Timeline
Sedation Registered Nurse
Kaiser Sunset Ambulatory Surgery Center
06.2022 - 08.2023
Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center
03.2020 - Current
Clinical Nurse II – Emergency Department
Saddleback Memorial Medical Center
06.2019 - 02.2020
Registered Nurse – Emergency Department / Pediatric Liaison Nurse (PDLN)
La Palma Intercommunity Hospital
04.2016 - 06.2019
Acute Dialysis RN / Interim Team Lead
Fresenius Medical Care
10.2014 - 05.2016
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Cypress College