Kelly Hickman-Begley, BSN, RN
Milford,OH
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse and Local Unit Leader, with over 15 years or experience as a bedside nurse, active collective bargaining member, and 6 years of experience as a Local Unit Leader. Served on the negotiating team for 2 collective bargaining contracts and am currently prepping for a 3rd. Attended multiple Union training programs including: ONA Labor Institute in 2018 and 2022, served as a delegate at ONA Conventions in 2019, 2021, and 2023, served as a national delegate with AFT in 2020, attended AFT Collective Bargaining Training in Orlando, FL, delegate with the Cincinnati AFL-CIO delegate from 2019 to present, and attended AFT/Cornell University Negotiating Training in 2023. Awarded with the Outstanding Grievance Representative Award in October of 2023. Persuasive and diplomatic leader with excellent oral and written communication, organizational and problem-solving skills. Excited to share 15 years experience of bedside nursing to this role as gives a new and invaluable perspective. Looking to apply knowledge, experience, and abilities to challenging new role.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President
Registered Nurses Association
Cincinnati, OH
08.2022 - Current
- Responsible for having an overall view of local unit activities while facilitating and evaluating the unit's short and long-term goals.
- Presides at meetings, conveys acceptance of all points of view, with confidence and confidentiality.
- Fosters internal organizing by motivating unit members to carry out unit activities.
- Collaboratively, developed overall strategic plans and implements and evaluates specific goals in a timely fashion.
- Maintains a professional image of the local unit and of nursing.
- Effectively communicates the wishes of the entire unit.
- Reports to and from ONA and the local unit, providing information through the appropriate channels of communication.
- Appointed special committees as necessary. Assisted in writing of new bylaws for local unit.
- Represent members at corrective action meetings, grievance hearings, and arbitrations.
- Assist members with contract questions, workplace safety issues, and workplace improvement issues.
Registered Nurse
UCMC Medical Center
Cincinnati, OH
07.2008 - Current
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Counseled patients and caregivers, providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Assessed and prepared patients for procedures, performing initial and ongoing patient assessments.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Coordinated discharge planning activities including arranging follow up appointments or referrals for additional services.
- Provided patient and family health education focusing on self-management, prevention and wellness.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
Board of Directors Member
Registered Nurses Association
Cincinnati, OH
11.2020 - 08.2022
- Developed strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure their interests are represented in decisions made by the Board of Directors.
- Attended board meetings, participated in discussions, and voted on important matters.
- Signed and approved budgets for new funding and program initiatives.
- Participated in committees related to specific functions such as finance or audit.
- Defined and enforced organizational bylaws, rules and policies.
- Ensured adherence to all relevant laws, regulations, and standards when making decisions or taking action as a member of the Board of Directors.
- Maintained confidentiality in regard to internal organizational affairs and information.
- Utilized networks and resources to inspire collective action and achieve organizational goals.
- Stayed abreast of trends and issues affecting organizational decisions.
Secretary
Registered Nurses Association
Cincinnati, OH
11.2018 - 11.2020
- Communicated effectively to facilitate the notification of officers and committee members of their election and or appointment
- Kept records and minutes of all meetings of the unit and/or executive committee
- Responsible for all written correspondence and membership data for appropriate duties
- Maintained past local records including but not limited to, negotiation notes, meeting minutes etc.
- Collaborated with other officers to advocate for our members at monthly Labor Management Committee meetings, through being a member of the Contract Negotiating Team, and quarterly general meetings.
- Built relationships with members throughout the organization to strengthen the collective voice through talking with members on calls, at meetings, rounding on units, and electronic communications.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH12-2018
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
The Christ College of Nursing And Health Sciences
Cincinnati05-2008
Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science - History
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH12-2003
Skills
- Grievance Management
- Policy Development
- Meeting Facilitation
- Contract Negotiation
- Performance Management
- Contract Administration
- Contract Interpretation
- Written Communication
- Excellent Communication
- Customer Service
- Social Perceptiveness
- Collaborating with Multidisciplinary Teams
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Education
- Medication and IV Administration
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Patient Assessment and Care
- Charting Medication Administration
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Compassionate Care
- Patient Rights Advocacy
- Diabetes Management
- Patient Assessment
- Licensed RN
Salary
- Negotiable
Timeline
Vice President
Registered Nurses Association
08.2022 - Current
Board of Directors Member
Registered Nurses Association
11.2020 - 08.2022
Secretary
Registered Nurses Association
11.2018 - 11.2020
Registered Nurse
UCMC Medical Center
07.2008 - Current
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
University of Cincinnati
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
The Christ College of Nursing And Health Sciences
Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science - History
University of Cincinnati
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