Kellie Kinas
North Ridgeville,OH
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate nursing professional with extensive experience at Cleveland Clinic, excelling in charge nurse roles. Proven clinical judgment and strong interpersonal skills foster effective team collaboration and patient advocacy. Successfully managed complex care for critically-ill patients, ensuring optimal outcomes through skilled emergency response and tailored treatment strategies.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Birthing Center Charge Nurse
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, Ohio
03.2006 - Current
- Conscientiously delegated nurse assignments to achieve optimal outcomes
- Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion while updating providers when appropriate
- Advocated for patients with active communication with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies
- Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by voluntarily taking part in continuing education programs and career related workshops
- Attended coach training and enthusiastically oriented new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety
- Calmly provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients
- Empathetically promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, Ohio
09.2014 - 05.2016
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions
Telemetry Charge Nurse
Cleveland Clinic
Lakewood, Ohio
04.2003 - 03.2006
- Administered heart and blood pressure medication to cardiac patients per physician orders.
- Collaborated with physicians to assess patients swiftly and provide suitable treatments.
- Managed rapidly changing conditions for telemetry patients effectively.
Hematology Oncology Charge Nurse
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, Ohio
05.1998 - 04.2003
- Administered chemotherapy, antibiotics, and blood products as ordered and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
- Cultivated warm and compassionate atmosphere for patients receiving chemotherapy, wound care and bone marrow transplants
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients as a bedside nurse and charge nurse carrying up to a 7 patient assignment
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Ohio University
05.2014
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Lorain County Community College
06.1996
Skills
- Charge nurse and preceptor
- Interpersonal skills
- Clinical judgment
- Patient advocacy
- Team collaboration
Affiliations
Active participant in Unit Council
Certification
- Lactation Counselor
- RNC-OB
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with a team at Fairview to implement Kangaroo Care to facilitate becoming eligible for Baby Friendly Status
- Nominated for a Daisy Award for recognizing a patient was in DIC and ensuring she received the care she required
- Nominated by peers to do the schedule every 6 weeks
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Cleveland Clinic
09.2014 - 05.2016
Birthing Center Charge Nurse
Cleveland Clinic
03.2006 - Current
Telemetry Charge Nurse
Cleveland Clinic
04.2003 - 03.2006
Hematology Oncology Charge Nurse
Cleveland Clinic
05.1998 - 04.2003
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Ohio University
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Lorain County Community College