Kelly Kuczynski
Rochester
Summary
Professional nurse with significant experience in clinical leadership seeking to impact patient care and team performance. Known for collaboration, adaptability, and consistent delivery of high-quality outcomes. Proficient in staff training, patient management, and implementing healthcare protocols. Reliable, results-driven, and skilled in fostering cohesive work environment.
Overview
2024
2024
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Nurse Manager
University of Rochester, Strong Memorial Hospital
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Assisted in coordinating patient care and support activities for diverse healthcare needs to UR employees including pre-employment screening, drug & alcohol testing, annual health screening, work-related injuries, N95 mask fit testing, blood born pathogen and infectious disease exposures.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff (RN, LPN, MA, NP).
- Provided administrative support, including schedule, staffing, supplies and maintaining patient records for annual employee flu and COVID19 vaccines clinics.
- Streamlined nursing operations for efficiency and quality improvement by conducting regular audits and addressing areas of concern.
- Oversaw employee COVID call center including telephone triage, medical test orders, remove from work & return to work clearance.
Clinical Nurse Leader
University of Rochester
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Implemented evidence-based practices to optimize nursing processes and ensure high-quality patient care.
- Interacted effectively with department managers to promptly correct problems and improve services.
- Oversaw training, staffing and education of all nurses and clerical staff.
- Coordinated professional nursing care and health services of students, employees, faculty, and staff as well as occupational health services including pre-employment screens, annual health updates, respiratory mask fit testing, cartridge fit testing, OSHA hearing conservation program, drug testing, blood born pathogen and infectious disease exposures, injury and illness telephone triage, and direct care.
Clinical Nursing Supervisor
Rochester Regional Health System-Unity Hospital
2012 - 01.2021
- Supervised daily nursing operations, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
- Developed and implemented RRH employee COVID call center during COVID19 pandemic.
- Coordinated staff scheduling and resource allocation, optimizing team efficiency and patient outcomes.
- Coordinated annual employee flu vaccine program.
- Coordinated COVID19 vaccine program during COVID19 pandemic including mandatory data reporting to NY DOH.
- Provided professional nursing care to RRH employees including pre-employment screens, drug testing, respiratory mask fit testing, OSHA hearing conservation program, blood born pathogen and infectious disease exposure, injury and illness triage.
Education
Nursing
St John Fisher College
RochesterSkills
- Quality improvement
- Staff development
- Care coordination
- Clinical leadership
- Critical thinking
- Performance improvement
- Multitasking and organization
- Strong clinical judgment
- Process implementation
Timeline
Assistant Nurse Manager
University of Rochester, Strong Memorial Hospital
01.2022 - 05.2023
Clinical Nurse Leader
University of Rochester
01.2021 - 01.2022
Clinical Nursing Supervisor
Rochester Regional Health System-Unity Hospital
2012 - 01.2021
Nursing
St John Fisher College
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