Michaela Johnston

Registered Nurse · Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital

Nurse Naperville, IL

Overview

Level
Staff
Function
Healthcare
Tenure
5 years
since Jan 2021
Gender
Female

Experience

Registered NurseCurrent
Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital
Since Jan 2021 · 5 years · Naperville, IL

Education

DePaul University
Master's of Science · Generalist Nursing
2018 – 2020
Benedictine University
Bachelor's of Science · Health Science
2014 – 2018
EnVaNa Healthcare Training Program
Basic Nursing Assistant Training Program · Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
2017 – 2018

About Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital

Employees
1000 to 4999
Revenue
$100M to <$1B

Professional Overview

Michaela Johnston is a Registered Nurse, currently affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital, based in Naperville, IL. As a nurse, Johnston contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Naperville, IL. They have been with Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital for 5 years. Johnston holds academic credentials, including Master's of Science, Generalist Nursing and Bachelor's of Science, Health Science, from DePaul University and Benedictine University. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit nurse professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to nurse specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Naperville, IL healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 649,763 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Nurse specialty. Michaela Johnston is one of them.
  • 18,103 Nurses are based in IL (out of 48,672 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 5 contacts at Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical Nurse compensation in IL: $110,000 – $165,000 (median $128,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of Nurses in IL: Advocate Health Care (584), Rush University Medical Center (435), Osf Healthcare (331).
  • 5% of Nurses in IL hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 72% of Nurses in IL have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Michaela Johnston located?

Michaela Johnston is based in Naperville, IL. They are currently affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital.

What is Michaela Johnston's specialty?

Michaela Johnston specializes in Nurse. Their current role is Registered Nurse.

Where does Michaela Johnston currently work?

Michaela Johnston currently works at Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital. They have been there for 5 years.

What is Michaela Johnston's educational background?

Michaela Johnston attended DePaul University and Benedictine University.

How do I contact Michaela Johnston for recruiting?

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What is the average salary for a Nurse in IL?

Nurses in IL typically earn $110,000 to $165,000 annually, with a median of $128,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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