Kelley Kaczerowski
Saint Louis,MO
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Clinical Nurse Liaison with over a 13 years of experience in acute care, critical care, and post-acute transition management. Adept at building strategic and long lasting relationships, advocating for patients with complex neurological conditions, and improving hospital admissions through innovative and patient-centered approaches. Passionate about bridging communication among healthcare teams. Proven track record of increasing admissions, enhancing team performance, and delivering exceptional care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Nurse Liaison
Select Medical
SSM Rehabilitation Hospital St. Louis
07.2021 - Current
- Improved admissions for SLUH stroke and neurosurgery patients by 25% in the first three months of employment and 37% in the first year
- Built strategic relationship with referral sources, physicians, medical Director CEO, vendors and higher management SLUH.
- Am an integral part of the neurology, neurosurgery and hematology oncology physician groups in coordinating post-acute care
- Attended Stroke Conference in 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. In 2024, presented at Stroke Conference and shared insights on the discharge processes of a stroke patient, and our current outcome data.
- Assists the Developmental Business Director in recruitment and on-boarding process by contributing to résumé screens and new member orientation.
- Overcomes obstacles pertaining to insurance and discharge barriers while utilizing resources and tenacity in order to provide the best outcomes for patients.
- Completes in-services with Case Management team and therapy department at SLUH to provide education on the services our rehab provides and specific programs.
- Arranges and executes lunch and learns with Stroke and Medicine clinical teams. Education centered around medical oversight necessity for acute rehabilitation approval and criteria for successful peer to peer overturns with insurance companies.
- Manages the physical assessment, pre-admission screening in Transitions of Care and transfer of accepted patients to one of our three rehabilitation hospitals that contains 124 beds.
Staff Nurse: Surgical Wound Care Clinic
Barnes- Jewish Hospital
Saint Louis, MO
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Worked in a multidisciplinary team comprised of attendings, residents, fellows, nurse practitioners and HBOT
- Educated patients families about wound care, diet, and lifestyle changes in order to promote healing
- Empowered nurses to promote best practices
- Engaged in promoting positive change to the unit to exceed excellent care standards
- Cared for and managed schedule for 25+ patients a day.
Staff Nurse: 4400 Acute Care Trauma Burn Surgery ICU
Barnes- Jewish Hospital
Saint Louis, MO
03.2017 - 07.2021
- Utilized the nursing process in order to collaborate with physicians, and other healthcare professionals in order to develop an excellent plan of care for the patient
- Stabilized critically ill trauma, surgery, transplant, burn, vascular, general and neurosurgery patients by applying knowledge and orders sets, which include IV drips, ventilator management, arterial line, central lines, bolts, ventriculostomies, Swan- Ganz catheters, MTP, intubation, and extubation
- Assist with bedside procedures as in bronchoscopy, central line placement, intubation, arterial line placement, bolt and ventriculostomy placement, femoral lines, and esophageal cooling lines
Interim Clinical Nurse Manager: 64/6500 Acute Care and Trauma Surgery
Barnes- Jewish Hospital
Saint Louis, MO
12.2016 - 03.2017
- Oversaw the clinical operations for two med/surg units containing 61 beds, managed 75 staff members and a multi million dollar budget while entering regulatory compliance and policy adherence.
- Insure to compliance with policies and standards updating procedures as needed.
- After resource allocation, streamline process, departmental, budgetary goals, despite dynamic business challenges.
- Spearhead evidence based clinical practices, fostering culture of continuous improvement and patient care delivery across acute care from surgery.
- Foster team development through strategic hiring training and professional growth initiatives align with departmental operational goals.
- Analyzed PRC scores and key drivers to enhance Care quality strategies
Assistant Nurse Manager: 64/6500 Acute Care and Trauma Surgery
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
Saint Louis, MO
02.2015 - 03.2017
- Managed daily operation for a 61 bed acute care and trauma surgery unit
- Manages individual(s) including but not limited to: hires, trainees, patient assignments, manages and evaluates performance, conducts professional development plans
- Ensures that the productivity and actions support the overall operational goals of the department as established by department leadership
- May participate in in the development of departmental staffing, revenue, and/or expense budgets and having direct responsibility for adhering to those goals
- Provides and oversees patient care according to planned interventions with regard to their age and developmental needs to attain the patient’s optimal level of wellness and documents according to policy
- Observes and coaches staff in performance of clinical duties and interpersonal interactions
- Monitors staff and unit compliance in accordance with regulatory and ICARE guidelines
- Interpret PRC scores and unit key drivers in order to deliver excellent care
Staff Nurse: 64/6500 Acute Care and Trauma Surgery
Barnes- Jewish Hospital
Saint Louis, MO
09.2011 - 02.2015
- Enhance patient status to return to baseline function or better, using multi-modal approach and communicating with various therapies and resources
- Maintain supportive relationship with coworkers and delegate as appropriate and communicate effectively with patients, family members, physicians, and coworkers
Education
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College Of Nursing
St. Louis, MO08.2011
Skills
- Business development
- Marketing
- Leadership
- Analytical thinking
- Effective Communication
- Critical Care
- Regulatory compliance
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient advocacy
- Public speaking
- Relationship building
- Patient/family education
- Discharge planning
- Data analysis
- Time management
Professional Development
Mission Team Member, 12/01/21 - current, Team lead for mission night and t-shirt design and on Trivia night subcommittee. Worked on fundraising for events, site planning, catering coordination and overall execution of events.
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Liaison
Select Medical
07.2021 - Current
Staff Nurse: Surgical Wound Care Clinic
Barnes- Jewish Hospital
08.2020 - 07.2021
Staff Nurse: 4400 Acute Care Trauma Burn Surgery ICU
Barnes- Jewish Hospital
03.2017 - 07.2021
Interim Clinical Nurse Manager: 64/6500 Acute Care and Trauma Surgery
Barnes- Jewish Hospital
12.2016 - 03.2017
Assistant Nurse Manager: 64/6500 Acute Care and Trauma Surgery
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
02.2015 - 03.2017
Staff Nurse: 64/6500 Acute Care and Trauma Surgery
Barnes- Jewish Hospital
09.2011 - 02.2015
Bachelor Of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College Of Nursing