Kellie Roby
Pampa
Summary
Newly certified Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner with 18+ years of progressive healthcare experience spanning perioperative nursing, surgical case management, and healthcare administration. Demonstrated expertise in clinical decision-making, interdisciplinary collaboration, and quality improvement initiatives. Committed to delivering comprehensive, evidence-based patient care and implementing best practices to optimize health outcomes across the adult and geriatric population.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Director
Meredith Place Assisted Living Facility
01.2023 - Current
- Lead operations and oversight of assisted living facility with focus on resident care quality and regulatory compliance
- Manage community-wide budget, expenses, and financial performance
- Supervise staff competency verification and ongoing professional development
- Coordinate long-term care insurance authorizations to ensure proper resident and facility reimbursements
- Foster supportive work environment through conflict resolution and professional communication standards
Surgical Service & Cardiac Catheterization Lab Case Management Director
Pampa Regional Medical Center
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Directed operations of OR and Cath Lab Suite (1 Cath Lab, 3 OR rooms, endoscopic and cystoscopy rooms, central sterile processing)
- Managed staffing for multiple surgical service departments based on patient census and acuity needs
- Collaborated daily with physicians to coordinate all invasive procedures and surgical cases
- Introduced new service lines (Pain Management and CardioMEMS programs) that enhanced patient experience and hospital revenue
- Managed vendor relationships and coordinated ordering/receiving of surgical instruments and supplies
- Oversaw insurance authorization processes to expedite hospital reimbursements
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives and ensured compliance with ANA, AORN, ASPAN, and ASA standards
Case Management RN Manager
Pampa Regional Medical Center
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Managed care coordination and discharge planning for complex patient populations across multiple service lines
- Coordinated placement in skilled nursing facilities, home health, hospice, acute rehabilitation, and long-term acute care settings
- Reduced 30-day hospital readmission rates through targeted patient education and comprehensive discharge planning
- Monitored avoidable hospital days and managed DRG, GMLOS, and length-of-stay metrics
- Collaborated with insurance companies and physicians on utilization reviews and denial appeals
- Managed admission status changes (inpatient, observation, procedure-only) and MDS documentation for swing bed services
- Partnered with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care and optimal patient outcomes
Day Surgery/Recovery Room RN
Pampa Regional Medical Center
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Assessed perioperative patients and formulated nursing diagnoses based on clinical data and patient priorities
- Developed individualized perioperative care plans aligned with patient expectations and evidence-based practice
- Implemented nursing interventions and modified care plans based on patient responses
- Applied ethical principles in establishing culturally and age-specific expected outcomes
Pre-Admission/Day Surgery LVN
Pampa Regional Medical Center
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Conducted comprehensive and systematic patient assessments using standardized evaluation tools
- Determined data collection priorities based on patient condition and proposed interventions
- Implemented evidence-based nursing interventions and adapted care plans based on patient feedback
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to select and evaluate complementary care interventions
Surgical Unit Nurse LVN
Pampa Regional Medical Center
04.2007 - 01.2008
- Practiced within scope of practice per local, state, and federal regulations for perioperative settings
- Performed invasive procedures including IV access, foley insertion, NG insertion, and vaccine administration
- Prepared patients for surgery per physician-specific protocols with complete documentation
- Promoted patient autonomy, dignity, and safety while protecting patient confidentiality
- Provided patient education adapted to developmental level, cognitive ability, language preference, and cultural beliefs
- Addressed National Patient Safety Goals and Core Measures through critical thinking and evidence-based practice
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
University of Texas at Arlington
01.2024
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Texas at Arlington
01.2019
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Amarillo College
01.2010
Skills
- Regulatory compliance
- Financial management
- Staff development
- Care coordination
- Quality improvement
- Patient education
- Team collaboration
- Operational oversight
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Strategic planning
- Process optimization
- Budget analysis
- Staff management
- Inventory management
- Operations management
- Policy formulation
- Public speaking
- Team leadership, training, and development
- Performance feedback
- Compliance and regulations
- Crisis management
- Relationship building
- Coaching and counseling
Certification
- AGPCNP-BC, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified, ANCC
- RN License, Texas
- CPR Certified
- ACLS Certified
- Vascular Access with PICC & Midlines
References
- Jeanine Malone, NP, Pampa Regional Medical Center, (806) 664-0188
- Dr. Smith, DO, Pampa Regional Medical Center, (806) 664-0662
Timeline
Executive Director
Meredith Place Assisted Living Facility
01.2023 - Current
Surgical Service & Cardiac Catheterization Lab Case Management Director
Pampa Regional Medical Center
01.2018 - 01.2023
Case Management RN Manager
Pampa Regional Medical Center
01.2015 - 01.2018
Day Surgery/Recovery Room RN
Pampa Regional Medical Center
01.2010 - 01.2015
Pre-Admission/Day Surgery LVN
Pampa Regional Medical Center
01.2008 - 01.2010
Surgical Unit Nurse LVN
Pampa Regional Medical Center
04.2007 - 01.2008
Master of Science in Nursing - Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
University of Texas at Arlington
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Texas at Arlington
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Amarillo College