Kelley Lukacs RN
Petaluma,CA
Summary
Highly motivated nursing professional with 28 years of clinical expertise providing exceptional patient care and clinical support. Recognized for healthcare compliance, regulatory standards, and evidence-based education. Practiced at empowering teams with knowledge and best practices by consistently adapting to changing industry, medical, and organizational needs and priorities by fostering a culture of trust, safety, respect, and team success.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Vaccine Nurse
Providence Health & Services
09.2022 - Current
- Co-Supervised, staffed and participated in annual Influenza Vaccine Clinics and Hospital Pop-Up Clinics
- Vaccine Inventory, Transport, Vaccine Cold Chain Management; Infection Control, Quality, and Compliance Monitoring
- Conducted patient screening and vaccine education
- Triaged and treated patients with adverse reactions
- Trained and oriented volunteer nurse vaccinator's
- Conducted new hire health screening, administered vaccines; lab work results follow up
- Caregiver Guidance through Blood and Biohazard events
- Conducted ongoing medical record compliance audits
- Performed N95 and CAPR Fit Testing and Instruction classes
Lead Vaccine Nurse
Providence Health & Services
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Co-Supervised. staffed and participated in COVID-19 and Influenza clinics and Hospital Pop-Up Clinics
- Vaccine Inventory, Transport, Vaccine Cold Chain Management; Infection Control, Quality, and Compliance Monitoring
- Conducted patient screening and vaccine education
- Triaged and treated patients with adverse reactions
- Caregiver Guidance through Blood and Biohazard events
- Conducted new hire health screening, administered vaccines; lab work results follow up
- Created informational fact sheets and posters
- Trained and oriented volunteer nurse vaccinator's
- Conducted ongoing medical record compliance audits
- Performed N95 and CAPR Fit Testing and Instruction classes
Lead Vaccine Nurse
Petaluma Health Center
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Managed COVID-19 Petaluma Community Vaccine Program: 21K doses administered; Opened Rohnert Park Clinic and off-site pop-up events: 3k doses administered.
- Supervision, Training, Education of 30 Travel nurses
- Mentored junior nursing staff and medical assistants enhancing clinical skills and promoting best practices in patient and vaccine management.
- Responsible for Vaccine Transport, Inventory, Cold Chain Monitoring
- Performed patient screening and vaccine education
- Prepared and Administered vaccines and treated patients with adverse reactions
- Provided vaccine updates and fielded questions from public while advising on protective measures
Freelance Photographer
Self Employed
10.2017 - 01.2021
- Relocated full time to Costa Rica.
Clinical Nursing Supervisor Occupational Health
Petaluma Poultry Processors
01.2017 - 10.2017
- Operational Responsibilities: Managed 1 FTE; Medical clinic for 500 Employees
- Established on-site first responder training and emergency kits with AED's for supervisors
- Triaged and treated basic workplace injuries; referrals to Sonoma Valley Hospital for higher level of care as needed
- OSHA Record keeping; workers compensation document control
- Employee drug testing upon hire and as indicated
- Annual Flu Clinic, Health Fair and Auditory Testing
- Annual Bloodborne Pathogen Training for Supervisors
Clinical Practice Consultant
Filgas Medical Group, Pain Management Clinic
11.2012 - 01.2017
- Responsible for workers' compensation and FMLA processing
- Created policies and procedures and assisted MD during ketamine infusion sessions; administered vitamin infusions, and laser skin treatments
- Specimen collection for drug testing
- Supply chain management
- Supervised 1 LVN
- Managed pre-certifications and verified insurance coverage
- Implemented quality assurance measures to ensure compliance with regulatory standards
- Assisted in the development of practice marketing materials
Blood Collection and Donation Center Manager
BloodSource
06.2014 - 07.2015
- Operational Responsibilities: Managed 5 FTE's; daily center and mobile blood collection events
- Performed detailed donor screenings and whole blood and platelet collections per FDA regulations
- Triaged and treated donor blood collection reactions
- Coordinated community outreach initiatives to promote blood donation awareness and engagement.
- Fostered a collaborative and cohesive work environment with strict adherence to quality assurance and quality control checks
- Successful Donation Center closure and transfer to Sacramento
Director of Perioperative Services
Petaluma Valley Hospital
03.2010 - 04.2012
- Operational Responsibilities: Managed 48 FTE's; 7 cost centers: In/Outpatient surgery, PACU, Sterile Processing, Pre-op, Pre-admit, Endoscopy
- Regionalized Orthopedic service supplies - $750k annual savings
- Earned Joint Commission Quality Top Performer Award Surgical Services 2010 and 2011
- Reduced Preoperative chart preparation from 7 to 3 days
- Managed outpatient infusion and transfusion services
- Evaluated emerging technologies and equipment for potential implementation within the facility
- Participation in Emergency Command Center Operation Drills
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality surgical outcomes and patient safety.
- Compliance with regulations and accreditation standards resulting in successful Joint Commission accreditation
Director of Perioperative Services
Sonoma Valley Hospital
11.2008 - 03.2010
- Operational Responsibility: Managed 25 FTE's; 6 cost centers: In/Outpatient surgery, Sterile Processing, PACU, Pre-op, and Endoscopy
- Created and implemented OR circulating program for OB RN's
- Completion of OR suite electrical upgrade project
- Implementation of KRONOS timekeeping
- Annual Emergency Command Center Operation Drills
- Spearheaded new orthopedic patient navigation program
- Surgical Scheduling improvements to enhance physician satisfaction and optimize patient care workflows
- Fostered a culture of continuous learning through regular training sessions and workshops for staff development
Clinical Accreditation Consultant
David E. Marcus MD
12.2009 - 02.2010
- Successful AAA Accreditation of Plastic Surgery Practice.
- Worked with clinical operations and medical director to develop consistent language and criteria for forms, protocols, reports and safety procedures.
Assistant Nurse Manager Out-Patient Surgery Center
Kaiser Permanente
05.2008 - 11.2008
- Operational Responsibilities: Managed 25 FTE's; Outpatient surgery and Sterile Processing
- Implemented patient navigation process for breast biopsies
- Successful Joint Commission accreditation
- Consistently met OR first-case on-time start metrics
- Resolved all incident reports and customer service issues
- Performed real-time chart audits for patients ensuring accuracy and completeness of information
Director of Perioperative Services
Marin General Hospital
04.2007 - 04.2008
- Operational responsibilities: Managed 125 FTE's; 7 cost centers: In/Outpatient surgery, PACU, Pre-op, Pre-admit, Sterile processing, and Open Heart service lines
- Project Management and implementation of the DaVinci Robotics program
- Roll-out of pre-op anemia clinic, reducing red cell and platelet usage in surgery
- Removal PYXIS supply units - $480k eliminated from annual budget
- Successful Joint Commission accreditation
- Oversaw recruitment efforts to attract diverse top talent
- Effective liaison between physicians, nursing staff, and administrators in support of efficient departmental operations
- Preparation for transitioning from Sutter Health System to Marin District Board
Nurse Manager
Marin General Hospital
05.2005 - 04.2007
- Operational responsibilities: Managed 23 FTE's; 5 cost centers: Outpatient surgery, Sterile processing, PACU, Pre-op and Endoscopy
- Contracted with San Quentin Penitentiary for endoscopy cases
- Created and implemented Nurse Navigator program for Orthopedic Service Line
- Successful Joint Commission survey
- Acting Surgical Director as required
Nurse Manager Perioperative Services
Petaluma Valley Hospital
05.1999 - 10.2004
- Operational responsibilities: Managed 28 FTE's; 6 cost centers: In and Outpatient Surgery, Sterile Processing, PACU, Pre-op, and Endoscopy
- Increased daily Endoscopy cases from 6 to 14 + per day
- Mentored junior nurses, providing guidance on best practices and professional development.
- Led interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate patient care and address complex cases
- Managed outpatient infusion and transfusion services
- Two Successful Joint Commission accreditation surveys
- Annual Emergency Command Center Operation Drills
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Santa Rosa Junior College
Santa Rosa, CASkills
- Department Management and Administration
- Healthcare Personnel Supervision/ Team Oversight
- Quality Assurance, Risk Management, and Infection Control Protocols
- Medical Procedure Preparation and Completion
- Medication Administration and Patient Monitoring
- Accurate Medical Records and Clinical Documentation
- Immunization Coordination Community Events
- Patient Education and Counseling
- Policy and Procedure Development
- Federal, State, and Local Regulatory compliance
- Teamwork and Interdepartmental Collaboration
- Effective Communication
Accomplishments
Registered Nurse License #533383 - Expires June 2027
Certification
- BLS & AED for Healthcare Professional - Expires June 2026
- Bloodborne Pathogens
- HIPAA
- Sexual Harassment
- Communicable Diseases Management and Contact Tracing
- Vaccine Preparation and Administration
- Vaccine Cold Chain Management
- Portacount N95 Fit Testing and CAPR Training
- New Hire Health Screening
Timeline
Lead Vaccine Nurse
Providence Health & Services
09.2022 - Current
Lead Vaccine Nurse
Providence Health & Services
10.2021 - 05.2022
Lead Vaccine Nurse
Petaluma Health Center
03.2021 - 10.2021
Freelance Photographer
Self Employed
10.2017 - 01.2021
Clinical Nursing Supervisor Occupational Health
Petaluma Poultry Processors
01.2017 - 10.2017
Blood Collection and Donation Center Manager
BloodSource
06.2014 - 07.2015
Clinical Practice Consultant
Filgas Medical Group, Pain Management Clinic
11.2012 - 01.2017
Director of Perioperative Services
Petaluma Valley Hospital
03.2010 - 04.2012
Clinical Accreditation Consultant
David E. Marcus MD
12.2009 - 02.2010
Director of Perioperative Services
Sonoma Valley Hospital
11.2008 - 03.2010
Assistant Nurse Manager Out-Patient Surgery Center
Kaiser Permanente
05.2008 - 11.2008
Director of Perioperative Services
Marin General Hospital
04.2007 - 04.2008
Nurse Manager
Marin General Hospital
05.2005 - 04.2007
Nurse Manager Perioperative Services
Petaluma Valley Hospital
05.1999 - 10.2004
Associate of Science - Nursing
Santa Rosa Junior College
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