Michelle Robertson BSN,RN,LNC-ACSp Is a seasoned registered nurse with over 36 years of experience and is proud to be a Co-Founder of Riptide Legal Nurse Consultants. A graduate of York College of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Michelle has built an extensive career that spans a variety of nursing specialties, including burn care, medical/surgical, ventilator-dependent patients, and intensive care. Her time in the Cardiac ICU has been especially influential, shaping her into the dedicated, compassionate nurse she is today.
Michelle’s current role as a member of a specialized Rapid Response Team allows her to bring her ICU and Emergency Department expertise to the forefront. Working alongside a team of certified nurses, she responds to deteriorating patients, medical emergencies, cardiac events, and more, ensuring patients receive the critical care they need. Her passion for advocating for the ill and supporting both patients and their families is at the core of her nursing philosophy.
Outside of her work, Michelle enjoys an active lifestyle, swimming, teaching cycling, and taking kickboxing classes. She loves spending time with her husband of 34 years and her dear family, including her four adult children and four grandchildren. Whether visiting her grandsons in Maine for soccer and lacrosse games or spending time with her children in York and Florida, family is a central part of her life. Michelle also enjoys scrapbooking, puzzles, and movies, and is always ready for her next adventure.
York College
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 1989
Experience
York Hospital
York, PA
Medical-Surgical Burn Floor Nurse
1989 - 1994 Provided comprehensive care to burn patients.
Ensured high standards of wound care and patient support.
Medical Respiratory Floor Nurse
1994 - 1999 Specialized in the care of ventilated patients.
Enhanced knowledge and skills in respiratory care.
Care Manager for Pneumonia Population
1999 - 2004 Managed care for pneumonia patients in a 460-bed hospital.
Educated patients on hospital stays and discharge plans.
Participated in a research project published in the Infectious Disease: New England Journal of Medicine.
Float Nurse
2004 - 2008 Provided care across various departments including surgical, medical, and cardiac units. Gained diverse clinical experience.
Cardiac ICU Nurse
2008 - 2010 Post-cardiac catheterization and cardiac arrest patients using Target Temperature Management (TTM). Managed 1:1 nurse-to-patient care, monitored heart rhythms and electrolytes, and ensured patient stability.
Charge Nurse, Cardiac ICU
2010 - 2022 Oversaw a 10-bed unit, planned staffing, supported staff education, and ensured high-quality patient care.
Completed BLS and ACLS courses, achieved CCRN certification, and led various committees.
Rapid Response Team Nurse
2013 - Present Provided critical support in emergent situations.
Documented cardiac arrests, attended stroke calls, and assisted staff with complex procedures.
Presented team operations to the Susquehanna Valley Chapter of AACN and received the Daisy Team Award for exceptional nursing collaboration.
Certifications
Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Awards and Recognitions
Daisy Team Award
Honored for outstanding collaboration in patient and family care by Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia.
Professional Contributions
Participated in and published research on pneumonia treatment in the Infectious Disease: New England Journal of Medicine.
Presented to the Susquehanna Valley Chapter of AACN on the operations and support of the Rapid Response Team.
Strengths & Skills
Strengths
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Analytical Thinking
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Strong attention to detail
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Excellent written and verbal communication
Skills
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Medical terminology
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Medical record analysis
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Legal research
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Case Strategy Development & Management
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Expert report writing
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Healthcare regulations
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Medical coding
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Critical thinking
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Problem-solving
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Time management
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Organizational skills
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Interpersonal skills
Co-Founder