Kelly Schuster
Arvada,CO
Summary
Healthcare professional with over 21 years of progressive experience at Kaiser Permanente skilled in managing nursing operations and optimizing patient care. Adept at implementing healthcare protocols and improving patient outcomes through effective leadership. Focused on team collaboration and achieving results, with reputation for reliability and adaptability.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Manager
Kaiser Permanente
09.2008 - Current
- Company Overview: Gastroenterology
- Overseeing diverse functions including procedures at Rock Creek, Franklin, DTM, Scheduling, IBD, Liver, Transplant and 20th Avenue Campus Transporters
- Driving excellence in patient care and departmental operations
- Clinical expertise in triage, advisement, and scheduling for Gastroenterology patients
- Active participation in various work teams/projects including Quality and Oversight for Gastroenterology, Unit Based Training, Colorectal Taskforce, KPHC Ambassador, Transformation Office Ambassador, Referral Optimization, AACC Decision Tree, KPCO Cancer Navigator workflow development, Developments of IBS Class, Development of IBD Multi-Disciplinary Clinic
- Gastroenterology
Nursing Supervisor
Kaiser Permanente
03.2007 - 09.2008
- Company Overview: Gastroenterology
- Gastroenterology
Team Lead RN
Kaiser Permanente
04.2003 - 03.2007
- Company Overview: Gastroenterology
- Gastroenterology
Operating Room RN
Exempla Saint Joseph Hospital
05.2000 - 05.2001
Travelling Nurse
Favorite Nurses Travel Division
08.1997 - 05.2000
- Assignments Included: Children's Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri, Pediatric RN, Infant and Toddler Unit
- Craig Rehabilitation Hospital, Englewood Colorado, RN, Spinal Cord and Brain Injury Units
- St
- Luke’s Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio, RN, Pediatric and Medical Surgical
- John Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore Maryland, Pediatric RN, Step Down Infant and Toddler Unit
- Menorah Medical Center, Overland Park KS, Staff and Charge RN, Pediatrics, Telemetry, Medical/Surgical, Oncology
Staff and Charge RN
Menorah Medical Center
08.1996 - 08.1997
Education
Bachelor Degree - Science in Nursing
Rockhurst University/Research College of Nursing
Kansas City, Missouri05.1996
Skills
- Clinical & Procedural Team Oversight
- Department Management
- Quality Patient Assistance
- Departmental Workflow Optimization
- Electronic Medical Records Oversight
- Health Data Management
- Referral Process Optimization
- Effective Mentorship Skills
- Effective Collaboration Techniques
- Advisement
- Quality Oversight
- Unit Based Training
- Colorectal Taskforce
- Workflow Development
- Effective Communication
- Empathy
- Reliability
- Resourcefulness
- Process Optimization
- Staff supervision
- Critical thinking
Personal Information
Title: RN, BSN
Licenses Professional Organizations
- Registered Nurse, CO, 112537
- Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates (SGNA)
Community Service
- Unit Lead for American Heritage Girls, Chapter #1410
- Adoptive Parent Advocate and Mentor- Adoption Choices of Colorado
- Chairperson for American Cancer Society Relay for Life
- Volunteer for 9Health Fair
- Senior Ride Transportation
- Tutor school age children from low income families
- Volunteer St Elizabeth’s soup kitchen
Timeline
Nurse Manager
Kaiser Permanente
09.2008 - Current
Nursing Supervisor
Kaiser Permanente
03.2007 - 09.2008
Team Lead RN
Kaiser Permanente
04.2003 - 03.2007
Operating Room RN
Exempla Saint Joseph Hospital
05.2000 - 05.2001
Travelling Nurse
Favorite Nurses Travel Division
08.1997 - 05.2000
Staff and Charge RN
Menorah Medical Center
08.1996 - 08.1997
Bachelor Degree - Science in Nursing
Rockhurst University/Research College of Nursing
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