Kelly Bourgeois
Billings,MT
Summary
Registered nurse pursuing Doctorate of Nurse Practice (DNP) with a proactive approach and quick adaptability. Strong work ethic combined with effective communication skills enhances team collaboration and drives organizational success.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Neurology and Neurosurgery-Focused Nurse Practitioner Clinical Rotations
Montana State University
01.2024 - Current
- Completed approximately 700+ hours of supervised advanced practice clinical training across inpatient and outpatient in primary, neurology and neurosurgical services.
- Performed comprehensive neurologic and neurosurgical assessments, including cranial nerve examination, motor and sensory testing, reflexes, gait analysis, and lesion localization.
- Evaluated and managed traumatic brain injury, acute intracranial pathology, spine-related neurologic deficits, seizure disorders, and post-operative neurologic changes to optimize patient outcomes.
- Correlated clinical findings with CT, MRI (brain and spine), EEG, and laboratory data to inform diagnostic and treatment decisions.
- Supported peri-operative and post-operative neurosurgical care and facilitated interdisciplinary communication to enhance patient management.
Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Billings Clinic
Billings, MT
08.2021 - Current
- Provided advanced clinical assessment and management for high-acuity stroke, neurosurgical, cardiovascular, and ICU patients at a Comprehensive Stroke, Chest Pain, and Trauma 1 center.
- Integrated hemodynamic management, vasoactive infusions, and advanced ventilatory support to optimize perfusion.
- Collaborated with neurology, neurosurgery, cardiology, and critical care teams to implement timely, evidence-based interventions that improved patient outcomes.
- Performed focused neurologic and cardiovascular examinations to detect deterioration and escalate care promptly.
- Led response efforts during stroke alerts, cardiovascular emergencies, rapid response, and Code Blue events, ensuring effective care delivery.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives focused on enhancing stroke outcomes, EEG utilization, seizure recognition, and documentation accuracy.
Interventional and Cardiac Catheterization Technologist
St. Peter’s Health
Helena, MT
01.2008 - 01.2021
- Assisted in interventional radiology and cardiac catheterization procedures, prioritizing patient safety throughout.
- Maintained real-time patient monitoring during procedures to secure vital health metrics.
- Developed hands-on expertise with catheters, guidewires, coils, stents, and fluoroscopic navigation.
- Implemented sterile technique and coordinated procedural setup to enhance operational efficiency.
MRI
Veterans Health Administration
Fort Harrison, MT
01.2008 - 01.2021
- Delivered advanced brain and spine MRI services, enhancing diagnostic capabilities for neurologic and post-operative patients.
- Collaborated with radiologists to optimize imaging protocols, improving diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes.
- Applied artifact reduction techniques and executed quality assurance processes, ensuring high-quality imaging results.
- Developed functional solutions to problems, resulting in significant cost savings of $450,000/yr
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) - Family Nurse Practitioner
Montana State University
Bozeman, MT05.2026
Master of Science - Arts and Administration (Museum Studies Concentration) with Certification in Public Policy
University of Oregon
Eugene, ORBachelor of Science - Nursing
Montana State University Billings
Billings, MTBachelor of Arts - Business Management
Carroll College
Helena, MTAssociate Degree - Nursing
University of Montana – Helena College
Helena, MTAssociate of Science - Radiologic Technology
Montana Technological University
Butte, MTAssociate of Arts - Fine Arts
Carroll College
Helena, MTSkills
- Advanced neurologic and neurosurgical assessment
- Neurocritical care monitoring
- ICP management
- EEG workflows
- Seizure escalation
- Stroke assessment
- Clinical assessment
- Advanced interventions
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Evidence-based practice
- Healthcare documentation
- Patient education
- CT and MRI correlation
- Fluoroscopy
- X-ray
- Interventional and Cardiac Angiography Procedures
- Electronic Medical Records: Cerner, EPIC, VistA/CPRS
- PACS
- MRI Systems: Philips, Siemens, GE
- Patient management
- Women's health exams
- End-of-life care
- Palliative care
- Diagnostic reasoning
- Lab result evaluation
- Budgeting expert
- Acute care expertise
- Chronic disease management
- Research utilization
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Diabetes and nutrition treatments
- Vascular care
- Patient examination
- Licensed RN
- Experienced preceptor
Teaching And Educational Activities
- Clinical education of Radiologic Technology throughout tenure as preceptor.
- ICU preceptor providing additional training related to EEG monitoring.
Certification
• Comprehensive Advanced Life Support (CALS)
• Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR)
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Psychopharmacology Prevention and Management of Disruptive Behavior (PMDB) — Certified Instructor
• IV Therapy and Venipuncture - Veterans Administration
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• Nonprofit Management and Public Policy Certification - University of Oregon
• Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR)
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Psychopharmacology Prevention and Management of Disruptive Behavior (PMDB) — Certified Instructor
• IV Therapy and Venipuncture - Veterans Administration
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• Nonprofit Management and Public Policy Certification - University of Oregon
Technical And Clinical Skills
- Advanced neurologic and neurosurgical assessment
- Neurocritical care monitoring and ICP management
- EEG workflows and seizure escalation
- CT and MRI correlation
- Electronic Medical Records: Cerner, EPIC, VistA/CPRS, PACS
Professional References
- Dr. Rafeal Arciniegas Flores, Critical Care Medical Floor Director and Intensivistssss, Billings Clinic, 305-903-1728
- Dr. Bruno Ferreira Rodriques, Intensivist, Billings Clinic ICU, 713-380-9747
- Dr. Fernando Caeres Lopez, Intensivist, Billings Clinic ICU, 405-927-6203
- Dr. Vinneth Kumar, Intensivist, Billings Clinic ICU, 301-412-6064
- Dr. Meredith Sladic, Hospitalist, Billings Clinic, 206-852-9348
- Dr. Gahaur Chaudhary, Neurohospitalist, Billings Clinic, 406-970-0249
- Dr. Trae Muri, Nurse Practitioner, Billings Clinic ICU, 406-599-5476
- Dr. Courtney Dean, Nurse Practitioner, Intermountain Health Primary Care, 406-599-9458
- Dr. Lynnette Melchert, Nurse Practitioner, Billings Clinic ICU, 406-281-0046
- Dr. Kathryn Durnford, Hospitalist, Billings Clinic ICU, 607-229-4060
- Dr. Gordon Riha, Trauma Surgeon, Billings Clinic ICU, 406-927-5448
- Deanna Evans, ICU Manager, Billings Clinic ICU, 406-238-2500
- Krystie Nelson, Registered Dietitian, Billings Clinic ICU, 406-861-0993
- Carley Lebsock, Physical Therapist, Billings Clinic, 509-389-1735
- Mary Pankratz, Assistant Clinical Professor and Charge Nurse, Billings Clinic, 406-591-5063
- Jackie McGurran, Manager of Interventional/Heart Cath, St. Peters Hospital, 406-444-2348
- Trent Sickles, Director of Radiology, Veterans Administration, 3587 Veterans Drive, Fort Harrison, MT, 59636, 406-447-7605
- Terry Martel, Director of Regional Imaging, DMS Health Technologies, 201 N. University Drive, Fargo, ND, 58102, 701-426-6001
- Jessica Brakebush, Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Fort Harrison VA, 3587 Veterans Drive, Fort Harrison, MT, 59636, 406-447-7614
Awards
- ANEW / AHEC Scholar, Montana State University, 2023-Present
- Billings Best Nurse, Patient-Nominated, Billings Gazette, 2025
- DAISY Award Winner, Billings Clinic, 2023
- DAISY Award Winner, Billings Clinic, 2022-2024
- Best Family Care Nurse, Peer-Nominated, Billings Clinic ICU, 2023
- Graduate Services Award, University of Oregon, Academic Excellence, Leadership, and Service
- University of Oregon Fellowship Recipient, 2 Years
- Presidential Scholar, Carroll College
- Leadership Enhancement and Development (L.E.A.D.) Program Participant, Veterans Health Administration, 2016-2017
- International and Nationally Selected Contemporary Artist, Museum Exhibitions, 2018-Present
Quality Improvement And Scholarly Work
- Doctoral Quality Improvement Project, EEG Bedside Nursing Escalation Algorithm and Documentation Workflow
- Project Lead, Veterans Health Administration MRI Access Expansion Initiative, Increased MRI access by 65%, Reduced wait times, Generated annual cost savings of $450,000
Licensures
- Registered Nurse (RN), Montana
- Registered Technologist, Radiography (RT)
- Registered Technologist, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Timeline
Neurology and Neurosurgery-Focused Nurse Practitioner Clinical Rotations
Montana State University
01.2024 - Current
Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Billings Clinic
08.2021 - Current
Interventional and Cardiac Catheterization Technologist
St. Peter’s Health
01.2008 - 01.2021
MRI
Veterans Health Administration
01.2008 - 01.2021
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) - Family Nurse Practitioner
Montana State University
Master of Science - Arts and Administration (Museum Studies Concentration) with Certification in Public Policy
University of Oregon
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Montana State University Billings
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
Carroll College
Associate Degree - Nursing
University of Montana – Helena College
Associate of Science - Radiologic Technology
Montana Technological University
Associate of Arts - Fine Arts
Carroll College