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Keri Hinson
Nurse Manager
Walton,KY
Work Preference
Summary
Results-driven Nursing Leader with over 20 years in neonatal and maternal-child healthcare, including 10 years in progressive leadership roles across level II, III, and IV NICU settings. Led multidisciplinary teams of up to 75 FTEs, focusing on employee engagement and quality improvement. Expertise in operational leadership, strategic planning, and regulatory compliance, driving enhanced clinical outcomes and organizational change.
Overview
1
1
Certification
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
NICU Nurse Manager
St. Elizabeth Hospital
01.2020 - Current
- Manage 75 FTEs including staff nurses, support staff, Educator and Assistant Nurse Manager
- Enhanced staff engagement and retention through targeted initiatives
- Led and attained Gold Safe Sleep Certification from Cribs for Kids
- Established quality improvement focus group addressing healthcare-associated infections
- Created NICU graduation program, including certificates and hats for families
Assistant Nurse Manager
St. Louis Children's Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Managed 40 FTEs including staff nurses and support staff
- Assisted in opening a private 40 bed Neonatal ICU expansion
- Planned and executed quality improvement project for the NICU supply rooms
- Oversaw inventory levels to ensure adequate supply availability and facilitate timely supply approvals
- Executed color-coded bin system for supply rooms in expansion units, improving organization and accessibility
- Developed new admission flow for unit expansion, enhancing staff recognition and streamlining monthly newsletter process
- Created a new Welcome Binder for families and visitor form
- Developed Graduation program in NICU, including graduation certificate and hats
Assistant Nurse Manager
Memorial Hospital East and Belleville
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Designed and opened the Level 2 nursery, including equipment and supplies
- Led and executed the State certification increase to a Level 2E nursery
- Managed staff performance, schedules, and timecards to ensure adequate staffing and operational efficiency
- Perform and maintain nursery staff competencies and education
- Helped manage the unit budget to support efficient resource allocation. and maintain supplies
- Updated and maintained nursery policies to align with best practices and regulatory standards
Special Care Nursery and OB Postpartum RN
Memorial Hospital
01.2008 - 01.2015
- Leveraged NICU experience to support Memorial Hospital NICU transition to onsite neonatology, ensuring seamless integration of services
- Perform physical assessments of newborns and Postpartum patients
- Utilize clinical experience to recommend necessary interventions in conjunction with hospital team members (physicians, nurses, respiratory, social work, etc.)
- Educated healthcare staff on neonatal resuscitation techniques
- Trained and educated new RNs on clinical practices and protocols, enhancing team readiness and patient care quality
- Developed newborn transport backpack with inventory checklist to streamline transport process and ensure readiness for emergencies
Neonatal Intensive Care Clinical Nursing Supervisor
St. John's Mercy Medical Center
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Oversaw care for average of 60 patients per shift, ensuring adherence to clinical protocols and quality standards
- Trained new staff, implemented policies and procedures, assigned nightly duties, and maintained confidential personnel files and compliance records for licenses and CPR
- Conducted yearly performance evaluations for team members, providing constructive feedback to enhance professional development
Neonatal Intensive Care Staff Nurse
St. John's Mercy Medical Center
01.2002 - 01.2005
- Conducted critical assessments and provided specialized care for premature newborns in Level 3 NICU
- Utilized critical thinking and clinical expertise to propose effective interventions to NICU team
- Developed and implemented newborn care plans
- Supported physicians during bedside procedures to enhance patient outcomes
- Performed blood draws to obtain samples for testing
- Trained and educated new staff member
Education
Master Degree - Nursing Leadership
Lindenwood University
St Louis, MO01-2019
Associate Degree - Nursing
Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, IL01-2002
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration, Marketing
St. Louis University
St Louis, MO01-1995
Skills
- Clinical operations
- Quality improvement
- Nurse management
- Budget management
- Inventory management
- Staff development
- Patient experience
- Communication skills
Credentials
MSN, RNC-LRN
Certification
- Low Risk Neonatal Certification, NCC, 2018
- KY Nursing License #1170182, 2020
Timeline
NICU Nurse Manager
St. Elizabeth Hospital
01.2020 - Current
Assistant Nurse Manager
St. Louis Children's Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2020
Assistant Nurse Manager
Memorial Hospital East and Belleville
01.2015 - 01.2017
Special Care Nursery and OB Postpartum RN
Memorial Hospital
01.2008 - 01.2015
Neonatal Intensive Care Clinical Nursing Supervisor
St. John's Mercy Medical Center
01.2005 - 01.2007
Neonatal Intensive Care Staff Nurse
St. John's Mercy Medical Center
01.2002 - 01.2005
Master Degree - Nursing Leadership
Lindenwood University
Associate Degree - Nursing
Southwestern Illinois College
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration, Marketing
St. Louis University