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
12.2023 - 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
07.2020 - 12.2023
- 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
09.2019 - 07.2020
Director – RN
Thomas Health System
10.1995 - 07.2020
- 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
05.2016 - 05.2020
Director of Telemetry Unit
Saint Francis Hospital
06.2012 - 05.2016
Director of Skilled Nursing Unit
Saint Francis Hospital
01.2007 - 05.2016
Nurse Manager/Director of Orthopedic/Medical Surgical Unit
Saint Francis Hospital
10.1995 - 02.2016
- Unit closure 2/29/16
Nurse Manager of Endoscopy Lab
Saint Francis Hospital
12.2000 - 02.2004
Nurse Manager of Short Stay Care Unit
Saint Francis Hospital
01.1999 - 12.2000
Staff / Charge Registered Nurse, Orthopedic/Medical-Surgical Unit
St. Francis Hospital
12.1989 - 10.1995
- 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
01.1988 - 01.1989
- 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
06.1985 - 01.1988
- 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
12.2023 - Current
Executive Director of Clinical Nursing Services
Thomas Hospitals
07.2020 - 12.2023
Director of Medical-Surgical Services
Thomas Memorial Hospital
09.2019 - 07.2020
Director of Surgical Services
Saint Francis Hospital
05.2016 - 05.2020
Director of Telemetry Unit
Saint Francis Hospital
06.2012 - 05.2016
Director of Skilled Nursing Unit
Saint Francis Hospital
01.2007 - 05.2016
Nurse Manager of Endoscopy Lab
Saint Francis Hospital
12.2000 - 02.2004
Nurse Manager of Short Stay Care Unit
Saint Francis Hospital
01.1999 - 12.2000
Director – RN
Thomas Health System
10.1995 - 07.2020
Nurse Manager/Director of Orthopedic/Medical Surgical Unit
Saint Francis Hospital
10.1995 - 02.2016
Staff / Charge Registered Nurse, Orthopedic/Medical-Surgical Unit
St. Francis Hospital
12.1989 - 10.1995
Staff Registered Nurse, Pediatric Unit
Charleston Area Medical Center, General Division
01.1988 - 01.1989
Staff / Charge Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
Charleston Area Medical Center, General Division
06.1985 - 01.1988
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Charleston
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of Charleston
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