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Kellie Chapman

Kellie Chapman

Registered Nurse
Cocoa,FL

Summary

Clinical nurse leader and educator with experience in management, curriculum development, nursing education, team development, and customer service. Development and management for multiple in-seat and online education programs. Extensive evidence-based practice (EBP) experience in reviewing system opportunities, improving operational outcomes, quality improvement, leadership, project management, and system education. Active in developing and administering innovative new care models in a diverse acute care network. Implemented system-wide clinical documentation improvement for an Integrated Delivery Network (IDN). Developed and executed novel education programs for a new pediatric emergency department and oversaw the Emergency Nurses Association Nursing (ENA) Orientation program. Skilled in literature review and interpretation to identify solutions and strategies to transform care to reflect a wellness model. I am skilled in project management facilitation, lean processes, Kaizen events, Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) process improvement, and Six Sigma Green Belt status. My highest degree is a Doctor of Nursing Practice in Executive Leadership.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certificates

Work History

Clinical Education Specialist

Health First Medical Group
Melbourne, FL
10.2022 - Current

Primary responsibilities include curriculum development, lesson creation, and ensuring safety and quality in clinical practice. Responsible for design and implementation of in-seat and eLearning educational programs tailored to the needs of the ambulatory care team, fostering continuous learning and professional development. Additionally as part of the quality department, responsible for promoting safety and quality in clinical practice, ensuring that all procedures adhere to established standards and regulations, and that the healthcare team is well-equipped to deliver safe and high-quality care.

Nurse Manager Progressive Care Unit

Health First
Cocoa Beach, FL
03.2021 - Current
  • Managed 70 staff members activities in 43-bed Progressive Care Unit by providing comprehensive guidance and maintaining outstanding patient satisfaction and care standards.
  • Supervised, directed and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
  • Reviewed department performance and adjusted coverage to compensate for changing conditions during global pandemic.
  • Promoted professional development opportunities to encourage nurses to pursue continuous training.
  • Investigated and independently resolved complaints from staff, physicians and patients by leveraging clinical judgment and unit management expertise.
  • Fostered improvement in staff development, personnel training and standards of patient care.
  • Investigated and resolved issues affecting hospital operations and patient care.

Instructor

Health First
Melbourne, FL
05.2014 - Current
  • Instructor for American Heart Association including Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Instructor for Emergency Nurses Association including Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) and Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC)
  • Applied various teaching aids to effectively instruct and motivate students.
  • Created virtual-based learning environment as a response to pandemic restrictions on classroom learning
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to facilitate classroom discussions and student-centered learning.
  • Earned positive feedback from parents regarding classroom instruction and student learning success.

Clinical Education Specialist ED/Trauma

Health First
Melbourne, FL
05.2014 - 03.2021
  • Defined and articulated learning outcomes, including measurements, performance metrics and changes to improve student learning.
  • Conducted clinical simulations and provided feedback for each individual student.
  • Worked with leaders to develop engaging curriculum and advance instruction for all associates
  • Created and delivered virtual, online, and classroom education
  • Led system-wide transformational project using the interprofessional practice champion model
  • Responsible for developing and reviewing system-wide policies and procedures

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Health First
Viera, FL
03.2011 - 04.2014
  • Organized and managed care of patients in emergent situations
  • Prioritized care by using the Emergency Severity Index (ESI) triage system.
  • Reported findings to leadership regarding care audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
  • Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare personnel to meet patients' personal, physical, psychological and cognitive needs.
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Participated in education activities, including evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
  • Led successful team comprised of RNs and ED techs as relief charge nurse
  • Reported patients' status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Parrish Medical Center
Titusville, FL
06.2007 - 04.2011
  • Oversaw delivery of care for all patients in the emergency department providing direct care to patients, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses and paramedics as staff nurse/relief charge nurse
  • Oversaw activity and development of emergency nursing professionals as unit preceptor
  • Responsible for initiating research, evidence-based practice, and presenting exemplars to hospital staff and board of directors
  • Responsible for initiating research, evidence-based practice, and presenting exemplars to hospital staff and board of directors
  • Assisted Nurse Manager in audits, staff scheduling, and meeting across the organization
  • Developed and strengthened departmental partnerships as a member of the Practice Council

Registered Nurse

Raleigh General Hospital
Beckley, WV
07.1996 - 02.1998
  • Provided bedside care and treatment for patients in Pediatric/Surgical units.
  • Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing effective communication with parents and children of all age groups.
  • Provided exceptional care to infants in the newborn and intermediate nursery

Education

Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nurse Executive

University Of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
08.2018 - 05.2021

Master of Science - Nursing Education

University Of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
08.2014 - 05.2016

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Berea College
Berea, KY
08.1992 - 05.1996

Certificate - Project Management

University Of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
03.2020 - 08.2020

Skills

Microsoft Software

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Accomplishments

Education/Presentations/Conferences

  • Lead Educator in staff education, training, clinical documentation, and policy development for a new Pediatric Emergency Department
  • Team Nursing Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) Literature Review, Health First Command Center, Melbourne, Florida
  • Virtual Education Model for Critical Care Education during a global pandemic
  • Isolation Procedures for the Novel COVID-19, Health First Command Center, Melbourne, FL
  • Nursing Models for Knowledge-Based Care (KBC), Health First KBC Project, Melbourne, FL
  • KBC Clinical Documentation Optimization for Adult Emergency Department, Health First KBC Project, Melbourne, FL
  • Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) Education for an Integrated Delivery Network, Health First KBC Project, Melbourne FL
  • KBC Clinical Documentation Optimization for Pediatric Emergency Department, Health First, Melbourne FL
  • High-Sensitivity Troponin for Emergency Providers, Health First, Melbourne, FL
  • Introduction of Exercise Physiologists in PCU Care Model, Health First, Melbourne, FL
  • Introduction of License Practical Nurses to Acute Care Model, Health First, Melbourne, FL
  • Interprofessional Clinical Collaborative (ICC) for EBP, Health First, Melbourne, FL
  • Introduction of the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C‐SSRS), Health First, Melbourne, FL
  • Introduction to the Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment for Alcohol, revised (CIWA-Ar) scale, Health First, Melbourne, FL

PRESENTATIONS AND INVITED LECTURES (COMPREHENSIVE LIST UPON REQUEST)

Lecture:

  • Human Trafficking in the Healthcare Setting, National Medical Assistant Association, 2023
  • Human Trafficking in the Ambulatory Setting, Health First Medical Group, 2023
  • Use of Technology in Education, Tricks, and Trends 2016, Central Florida Health Educators, Melbourne, FL
  • Over-Reliance on Technology, Online Course, Health First Training Center, 2016 to present
  • Emergency Severity Index (ESI), Online Course, Health First Training Center, 2016 to present
  • Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) for the Nursing Leader 2016-2020
  • Knowledge-based Computer (KBC) Documentation using Evidence-Based Practice
  • (EBP) Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs), 2019, Health First Integrated Delivery Network, Melbourne, FL
  • Recognizing Human Trafficking (HT) in the Emergency Department Lecture Series for Health First Integrated Delivery Network, 2020
  • Recognizing Human Trafficking (HT) for the University of Central Florida Nursing Alumni, 2022
  • Poster Presentation: “Practice Champions: Education of Evidence-Based Practice, Scope of Practice, and Interprofessional Collaboration, 46th Annual Professional Nurse Educator Group (PNEG), Cleveland Clinic, OH, 2019
  • Evidence-Based Emergency Department Fast Track Throughput 2011, Parrish Medical Center, Titusville, FL
  • Dementia in Women, Daughters of the American Revolution, Titusville Chapter, 2023
  • Trauma Informed Care, American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) Brevard Chapter, 2023
  • Human Trafficking Recognition and Trauma-Informed Care, National Conference, Orlando, 2023
  • Workshop:
  • “Human Trafficking Awareness for the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE), SANE Training, 2021

Virtual and eLearning Development (Comprehensive list upon request)

  • Health First Medical Group Provider Onboarding
  • Medical Assistant Clinical Orientation
  • Clinical Resources for Health First Medical Group Clinical Staff
  • Workplace Conflict in the Ambulatory Setting
  • Professionalism in the Workplace
  • Fall Prevention and Management

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

  • Comprehensive Project Management Certificate Program University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, 2020
  • Lean Six Sigma Certification, Green Belt Parrish Medical Center, 2009

Affiliations

  • Member of the American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL)
  • Member of Association for Nursing Professional Development (ANPD)
  • Member of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)
  • Member of Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society-Theta Chapter
  • Member of Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) Past Chapter President
  • Member of the Society of Trauma Nurses (STN)

Work Availability

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Certification

Certification in Emergency Nursing (CEN)

Quote

Every day of our lives we are on the verge of making those changes that would make all the difference.
Mignon McLaughlin

Timeline

Clinical Education Specialist

Health First Medical Group
10.2022 - Current

Nurse Manager Progressive Care Unit

Health First
03.2021 - Current

Certificate - Project Management

University Of Central Florida
03.2020 - 08.2020

Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nurse Executive

University Of Central Florida
08.2018 - 05.2021

Master of Science - Nursing Education

University Of Phoenix
08.2014 - 05.2016

Instructor

Health First
05.2014 - Current

Clinical Education Specialist ED/Trauma

Health First
05.2014 - 03.2021

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Health First
03.2011 - 04.2014

Registered Nurse, Emergency Department

Parrish Medical Center
06.2007 - 04.2011

Registered Nurse

Raleigh General Hospital
07.1996 - 02.1998

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Berea College
08.1992 - 05.1996
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