Kelli Bailey
Cross Lanes,WV
Summary
Employment as a Registered Nurse Executive
Seasoned RN Director, graduate of NLN and CCNE accredited facilities, licensed in West Virginia with more than 38 years of expertise in various departments and a solid history of achievement. Motivated leader with strong prioritization and organizational skills serving in various leadership positions for 28 years. Areas of expertise include orthopedic, medical/surgical, surgical services, and long-term care. Accomplished and energetic with a passionate commitment to high quality and safe patient centered care.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Director of the Center for Nursing Excellence
WVUM - Thomas Hospitals
2023.12 - Current
- Responsible for building a Center for Nursing Excellence that encompasses the professional development of student nurses and nurse residents to achieve accreditation through the American Nurses Credentialing Center
- Oversight for the Education Center
- Oversight for new employee and nursing orientation
- Consultant to nurse leaders.
Executive Director of Clinical Nursing Services
Thomas Hospitals
2020.07 - 2023.12
- Responsible for ensuring safe and effective delivery of clinical patient care for Thomas Hospitals
- Continuously analyzes and evaluates departmental services, in overseeing the provision of optimal quality patient care to improve clinical outcomes
- Serves as a resource and mentor Unit Directors and Clinical Coordinators for nursing areas with oversite of clinical activities
- Assistant to the Vice President/Chief Nursing Officer with oversite of the nursing management team, as well as coverage of the CNO’s job duties in their absence.
Director of Medical-Surgical Services
Thomas Memorial Hospital
2019.09 - 2020.07
Director – RN
Thomas Health System
1995.10 - 2020.07
- Served as a resource and mentor to Registered Nurses transitioning into leadership roles
- Involved in planning, directing, coordinating, and evaluating the overall clinical practices and administrative practices, including fiscal, material, and human resource management
- Utilized the nursing process, in accordance with policies and procedures of the hospital and professional standards of care
- Participated in staff development, educational programs, and orientations
- Provided leadership for staff, promoting an environment in which all team members work cooperatively.
Director of Surgical Services
Saint Francis Hospital
2016.05 - 2020.05
Director of Telemetry Unit
Saint Francis Hospital
2012.06 - 2016.05
Director of Skilled Nursing Unit
Saint Francis Hospital
2007.01 - 2016.05
Nurse Manager/Director of Orthopedic/Medical Surgical Unit
Saint Francis Hospital
1995.10 - 2016.02
- Unit closure 2/29/16
Nurse Manager of Endoscopy Lab
Saint Francis Hospital
2000.12 - 2004.02
Nurse Manager of Short Stay Care Unit
Saint Francis Hospital
1999.01 - 2000.12
Staff / Charge Registered Nurse, Orthopedic/Medical-Surgical Unit
St. Francis Hospital
1989.12 - 1995.10
- Served as staff nurse and relief charge nurse for a 34-bed Medical-Surgical Unit
- Performed routine registered nurse duties
- Served in charge of a Gynecology Clinic for two years during this time.
Staff Registered Nurse, Pediatric Unit
Charleston Area Medical Center, General Division
1988.01 - 1989.01
- Prioritized and performed routine registered nurse duties on a 12 bed Pediatric unit
- Scope of service consisted of Trauma, Neuro, Orthopedics, General Surgery and General Medical patients.
Staff / Charge Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Charleston Area Medical Center, General Division
1985.06 - 1988.01
- Began career in nursing in a 40-bed Medical-Surgical unit as a staff nurse performing routine registered nurse duties
- After four months, accepted a position as the evening shift charge nurse coordinating staffing, patient flow and unit activity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Charleston
Charleston, WV12.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of Charleston
Charleston, WV05.1985
Skills
- Clinical Quality Improvement
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Process Implementation
- Process Improvement
- Exemplary communication skills
- Decision-Making
- Nurse education program development
- Administrative Staff Supervision
Accomplishments
- Article published in “Strategies for Nurse Managers” journal, 05/2003
- Developed and implemented a Clinical Nurse Advancement program, 1998
Professional Associations
West Virginia Organization for Nursing Leadership, 03/2023
Honors Awards
- Saint Francis Hospital Nursing Leadership Award, 05/2007
- Saint Francis Hospital Nursing Leadership Award, 05/1999
Timeline
Clinical Director of the Center for Nursing Excellence
WVUM - Thomas Hospitals
2023.12 - Current
Executive Director of Clinical Nursing Services
Thomas Hospitals
2020.07 - 2023.12
Director of Medical-Surgical Services
Thomas Memorial Hospital
2019.09 - 2020.07
Director of Surgical Services
Saint Francis Hospital
2016.05 - 2020.05
Director of Telemetry Unit
Saint Francis Hospital
2012.06 - 2016.05
Director of Skilled Nursing Unit
Saint Francis Hospital
2007.01 - 2016.05
Nurse Manager of Endoscopy Lab
Saint Francis Hospital
2000.12 - 2004.02
Nurse Manager of Short Stay Care Unit
Saint Francis Hospital
1999.01 - 2000.12
Director – RN
Thomas Health System
1995.10 - 2020.07
Nurse Manager/Director of Orthopedic/Medical Surgical Unit
Saint Francis Hospital
1995.10 - 2016.02
Staff / Charge Registered Nurse, Orthopedic/Medical-Surgical Unit
St. Francis Hospital
1989.12 - 1995.10
Staff Registered Nurse, Pediatric Unit
Charleston Area Medical Center, General Division
1988.01 - 1989.01
Staff / Charge Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Charleston Area Medical Center, General Division
1985.06 - 1988.01
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Charleston
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of Charleston