Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Accomplishments
Certification
Publications, Conferences, Interviews & Workshops
Affiliations
Collegial Feedback
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Interests & Hobbies
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Kelly Marie Webber

Saint Paul,MN

Summary

Licensed educator and Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care in critical care environments and education. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patient care and high-stress situations. Lifelong learner, educator, and musician.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse, Critical Care Float (ICU, ED, Telemetry, Resource)

Minneapolis VA Medical Center
11.2023 - Current
  • Integrative Therapy “champion” implementing the use of Reiki, essential oils, acupressure, music, and breathing as concomitant components in patient care
  • Development and implementation of educational boxes for continued learning with focus on ICU-specific tools and devices
  • ED cross-trained to improve focused assessment and triage skills
  • Preceptor for new RN students for clinical capstones
  • CTLS (CALS) course co-instructor and developer for EBP-based implementation of appropriate clinical interventions and consideration of a redo sternotomy in postoperative CT surgery patients
  • Certified ACLS Instructor, Reiki II Instructor, and Foundations of Critical Care Medicine (FCCS) Instructor
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.

Registered Nurse, Cardiac Intensive Care Unit

Mayo Clinic, St. Mary's Hospital Campus
07.2021 - 06.2024
  • Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices. Advocating for optimal patient outcomes based on family cultural and financial needs.
  • Trained rapid response CODE Nurse for Mayo Clinic, St Mary’s Hospital
  • Patients with critical cardiac conditions, titrating medications, adjusting, and interpreting Impella, IABP, PAC, TTM, and PPM data to optimize health outcomes
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess critically ill patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Monitored patient conditions by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, heart failure s/s, pulmonary hypertension, and critical cardiac conditions.
  • Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management.

Registered Nurse, ICU, IMC, Telemetry

Aya Healthcare (Abbott and United Hospitals)
07.2022 - 11.2023
  • Managed care from admission to discharge.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized & determined next action for patients.
  • Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings, and updating team on changes in stability or acuity.
  • Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.

Clinical Support Nurse, COVID 19

University of Maryland Medical System
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • COVID 19 clinical support for patients requiring post-ICU placement in the community [assisted living, shelters, correctional facilities]
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
  • Vaccination, testing, and IV infusion treatment for COVID 19 patients in Baltimore City
  • Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.

Clinical Nurse Extern, BMT/Oncology IPOP

Johns Hopkins Hospital
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Assessed patients and assisted in devising treatment methods designed to reduce pain and discomfort.
  • Provided patient care by taking orthostatic vital signs, drawing daily labs/blood cultures for BMT recipients, and providing central line care.
  • Applied clean dressings, slings, stockings and support bandages to protect patient wounds and prevent infections.
  • Administered peritoneal dialysis as well as IV push, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion and intramuscular medications.
  • Collected, labeled and transported specimens to prepare for laboratory testing.
  • Ordered lab tests and interpreted test results and maintained patient records.

Educator & Performer

LAS, CIS, SCIS, ICC, JHU, ISA, RAMDA
01.1999 - 01.2020
  • Examiner for International Baccalaureate 05/2011- present
  • Courses taught: Piano Lab, Applied Voice, Yoga 1 & 2, Sight Singing, Musical Theatre History, Opera history, Singing for Actors, Directing, Opera Studio, History of Western Music, History of Rock & Roll, Music Theory I-IV, Choir, IBMPY Music/Drama, IBDP Theatre, IBDP Theory of Knowledge, Environmental Sciences
  • Courses tutored: Health Assessment, Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, Complex Health, Foundations of Nursing, and all Music courses
  • Proficient in voice, piano (Grade 9), guitar, flute, and composition
  • Selected materials and developed lesson plans to enhance skills for individual students.
  • Monitored & assessed understanding of difficult concepts and adjusted pedagogy
  • Differentiated instruction to meet needs of diverse learners.
  • Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
  • Directed, designed, and conducted musical, non-musical, and opera productions; facilitated and led workshops for learning enhancement

Education

Master of Science in Nursing -

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD
05.2021

Master of Arts in Teaching - K-12 Integrated Music Licensure

University of the Cumberlands
Williamsburg, KY
05.2014

Master of Music in Vocal Performance & Choral Conducting - undefined

University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM
05.2003

Bachelor of Arts in Dramatic and Theatre Arts, Music - undefined

Ferrum College
Ferrum, VA
05.1999

Accomplishments

  • Caring for patients with ARDS implementing VCB, prone/supine positioning, and high alert medications
  • Strong clinical judgement with focus on adaptability and patient advocacy
  • Fluent user in EPIC, MEDITECH, ENDO Tool, EPIC Cerner, Powerchart, Softlabs, CPRS, ICCA, Microsoft
  • Cardiac ICU expert and Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) Educator
  • Technical skills in critical care populations such as insertion of NG/NU tubes and bridles, removal of JP drains & chest tubes, wedging PA catheters, IV insertion, venipuncture phlebotomy, sterile procedures, post-mortem care
  • Maintained protocols for continuous EKG monitoring & IV medication titrations in critical patients
  • Cross-trained to the Emergency Department with regular presence in ED
  • Integrative therapy implementation with both Yoga and Reiki certifications, as well as focus on preventative health
  • Collaborative efforts with RTs, RNs, MDs, NPs in improving clinical practice utilizing EBP (iatrogenic anemia, CALS, using voice techniques for post-extubation rehabilitation)
  • Strong clinical understanding of heme/oncology and BMT
  • Ongoing EBP implementation and research, as well as educational pedagogy

Certification

  • August 2027 Maryland RN Licensure, Maryland, #R249030
  • July 2027 Minnesota RN Licensure, Minnesota, #2492430
  • December 2025 ACLS & BLS-P Certifications, AHA, expiry 01/2025
  • June 2026 Licensed K-12 Integrated Music Educator, KYESPB, #201173
  • No Expiry Certified Public Health RN, Minnesota BON #31438
  • August 2026 RYT-200 Yoga Instructor, #1277866
  • May 2026 CCRN (Critical Care RN Certification), AACN Ref. #2000453432
  • August 2026 CMC (Cardiac Medicine Certification), AACN Ref. #2000477476
  • November 2028 Fundamental Critical Care Course, SCCM #243769- 642280
  • December 2027 ACLS Instructor ID#25125482058

Publications, Conferences, Interviews & Workshops

• Anicoche, M., Bulacan, T., Mamaril, M. … & Webber, K. (2021, October). What is the best music listening intervention for patients recovering in the post anaesthesia care unit? Johns Hopkins SHINE Conference. 

• Anicoche, M., Bulacan, T., Mamaril, M. … & Webber, K. (2022, August). What is the best music listening intervention for patients recovering in the post anaesthesia care unit? Journal of Paranaesthesia Nursing, 37: 4, 15. 

• Chung, R. (2011, September). Theatre in a day. Little Star Shanghai, pp. 20-21. 

• Mamaril, M., Urso, S., Webber, K. et al. (2022, August). Music Listening as a Postanesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Nursing intervention for laparoscopic radical prostatectomy patients: A mixed method randomized comparative clinical trial. Journal of Paranaesthesia Nursing, 37:4, 18. 

• Robertson, S. (2013, February). Creative projects in practice. ISTA Scene(3), p. 16. 

• Webber, K. & Mamaril, M. “Innovation in Perianesthesia Nursing from AI to Zoom”. International Conference of Perianesthesia Nurses (ICPAN). Amsterdam, Netherlands. September 2023. 

• Webber, K. (2011, January). Culture and its impact on the stage: Educating through the arts in China. The International Educator (9), n.p. 

• Webber, K. (2013, April). Culture and the stage. International School Journal(16), 1, p. 18-9. 

• Webber, K. (2014, October). Devising through the lens of opera [Workshop]. ISTA Theatre Festival, London, UK. 

• Webber, K. & Mamaril, M. (2023). Music for Surgical/Perioperative Care. In Devlin, K., Kong, K. & Pantelyat, A. (Ed.). Music Therapy & Music-Based Interventions in Neurology: Perspectives on Research and Practice: Switzerland: Springer Nature. 

• Webber, K. (2014, May). MOOCs for music education [Lecture]. MIT & Harvard Universities, Cambridge, USA. • Webber, K. (2013, November). Transposition of world theatre [Workshop]. European Council of International Schools, Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Affiliations

  • American Association of Critical Care Nursing (AACN) – (2022- present)
  • Yoga Alliance (YA) – (2012- present)
  • Sigma Theta Tau – (2020- present)

Collegial Feedback

“Kelly is an extraordinary nurse whose intelligence, skill, and unwavering dedication to her patients inspires everyone around her.” - Taylor Baldwin, CCRN (Minneapolis VA/Mayo Clinic CVICU RN) 


“Professional, highly experienced, and research-driven clinician with a wide range of experiences from didactics to elite musical academia.” - Yanna Horsch, CCRNCEN (Mayo Clinic CICU/10 th EAEF RN) 


“Efficient, compassionate, evidence-based, and patient- centered care to the core.” - Brittany Hodkinson, APRN- DNP (Mayo Clinic CV Surgery NP) 


“Kelly is the nurse you call for help- the one you turn to when you need advice. She always treats colleagues with respect, and she is the one you want around when things get overwhelming.” – Ryan McGowan, RN (Minneapolis VA ICU RN)


“Kelly is a consummate critical care nursing professional whose expertise reflects superior attention to detail and follow through with the best evidence for successful outcomes. Her energy, passion, and commitment for the profession are a role model that is embedded in her ethics of care and advocacy for patient safety.” - Myrna Mamaril, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, CPAN, CAPA, FAAN, FASPAN (CNS- Perioperative Services, Johns Hopkins Hospital) 


“Kelly is autonomous, has strong critical thinking skills, and can multitask both efficiently and accurately while providing culturally respectful care, and placing patients’ (and their families) needs first.” - Elaine Chiarelly, APRN-NP (Mayo Clinic Cardiac ICU NP) 


“It was hard to find a preceptor who met my practicum requirements and qualifications, and Kelly was absolutely awesome to work with and learn from. I admire her tenacity, curiosity, and depth of knowledge.” - Kristin Schouweiler, MSN- RN Educator (Mayo Clinic RN Educator)

Languages

French Excellent
Dutch Excellent
Italian Very Good

Interests & Hobbies

Music, social justice, gardening, theatre, educational pedagogy, hiking, languages, traveling, learning, carpentry, and animals

Timeline

Registered Nurse, Critical Care Float (ICU, ED, Telemetry, Resource)

Minneapolis VA Medical Center
11.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse, ICU, IMC, Telemetry

Aya Healthcare (Abbott and United Hospitals)
07.2022 - 11.2023

Registered Nurse, Cardiac Intensive Care Unit

Mayo Clinic, St. Mary's Hospital Campus
07.2021 - 06.2024

Clinical Support Nurse, COVID 19

University of Maryland Medical System
01.2020 - 01.2021

Clinical Nurse Extern, BMT/Oncology IPOP

Johns Hopkins Hospital
01.2020 - 01.2021

Educator & Performer

LAS, CIS, SCIS, ICC, JHU, ISA, RAMDA
01.1999 - 01.2020

Master of Arts in Teaching - K-12 Integrated Music Licensure

University of the Cumberlands

Master of Music in Vocal Performance & Choral Conducting - undefined

University of New Mexico

Bachelor of Arts in Dramatic and Theatre Arts, Music - undefined

Ferrum College

Master of Science in Nursing -

Johns Hopkins University