Kelly Hill
Grand Chain
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Charge Nurse
Saint Francis Healthcare System
02.2006 - Current
- Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.
- Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
Director of Nursing
Daystar Care Center
05.2002 - 01.2006
- Evaluated work performance of nursing personnel to determine wage increases and implement discipline.
- Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.
- Identified department issues to recommend corrective actions.
- Planned and assigned workload to nursing staff for direct patient care.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Daystar Care Center
12.1996 - 04.2002
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing (Sub Specialty in Forensics)
Aspen University
Phoenix12-2025
Certificate - Legal Nurse Consulting
Louisiana State University School of Nursing
New Orleans, LA01-2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southeast Missouri State University
Cape Girardeau, MO12-2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Shawnee Community College
Ullin, IL05-2002
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Clinical leadership
- Documentation
- Decision-making
- Nursing consultation
- Excellent communication
- Nursing performance assessment
Affiliations
- Member of the National Society of Leadership and Success
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Advanced Fetal Monitoring
Timeline
Lead Charge Nurse
Saint Francis Healthcare System
02.2006 - Current
Director of Nursing
Daystar Care Center
05.2002 - 01.2006
Licensed Practical Nurse
Daystar Care Center
12.1996 - 04.2002
Master of Science - Nursing (Sub Specialty in Forensics)
Aspen University
Certificate - Legal Nurse Consulting
Louisiana State University School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southeast Missouri State University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Shawnee Community College
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