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Kimberly M. Stary, MHA, BSN, RN
Seminole,FL
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One of the deep secrets of life is that all that is really worth doing is what we do for others.
Lewis Carroll
Summary
Experienced nursing leader with 19 years of expertise in behavioral health, psychiatric services, emergency nursing, nursing operations, and hospital administration. Proven success leading multidisciplinary teams, managing inpatient psychiatric units, overseeing admissions and bed management, staffing optimization, crisis intervention, patient safety initiatives, and regulatory compliance. Strong background in behavioral health leadership, staff development, and operational oversight with current progression toward Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
Skills
- Behavioral Health Leadership
- Psychiatric Admissions
- Crisis Intervention & De-escalation
- Bed Management
- Staff Development & Retention
- Regulatory Compliance
- Quality Improvement
- Patient Throughput Management
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Staffing Optimization
- Policy Development
- Performance Improvement
- Survey Readiness
Accomplishments
- Promoted from Admissions Nurse to Nursing House Supervisor within two weeks of hire at Centerstone Behavioral Hospital based on leadership performance, clinical judgement, and operational effectiveness.
- Improved patient safety and medication compliance by collaborating with the Medical Director and consulting pharmacist to implement standing medication orders, medication tapers, and revised medication administration protocols.
- Participated in monthly medication reviews, quarterly nursing quality improvement meetings, and policy revisions to strengthen regulatory compliance, survey readiness, and medication safety outcomes.
- Collaborated with nursing leadership to develop and implement a nursing quality improvement program focused on patient safety, workflow improvement, and clinical accountability at Centerstone Behavioral Hospital.
- Led patient safety and clinical workflow improvements as Director of Nursing at Tranquil Shores, strengthening nursing operations, medication management, and interdisciplinary care coordination.
- Served on nursing quality improvement committees at both Centerstone Behavioral Hospital and Laser Spine Institute, supporting performance improvement initiatives, policy development, and patient care outcomes.
- Oversee patient safety auditing and compliance monitoring for Q15-minute behavioral health safety checks (ObserveSmart) at Cornell Behavioral Health, identifying workflow gaps, trend analysis, and process improvement opportunities to improve rounding compliance and patient safety outcomes.
Work History
Nursing Supervisor
Sarasota Memorial Hospital - Cornell Behavioral Health
Sarasota, FL
01.2024 - Current
- Supervise nursing operations within inpatient behavioral health services, ensuring compliance with patient care standards, hospital policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Lead nursing staff through daily operational challenges, providing real-time support, clinical guidance, conflict resolution, and escalation management for both staff and patient concerns.
- Manage staffing schedules and workforce allocation to maintain safe staffing ratios, optimize patient coverage, and remain within departmental budget parameters.
- Coordinate admissions, discharges, and patient flow in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to improve operational efficiency and continuity of care.
- Implement quality improvement initiatives focused on patient safety, documentation compliance, workflow efficiency, and overall patient satisfaction outcomes.
- Conduct staff performance evaluations, mentoring, and professional development efforts to strengthen accountability, retention, and leadership growth among nursing personnel.
- Maintain regulatory readiness through policy review, documentation audits, compliance monitoring, and adherence to behavioral health and hospital standards.
- Provide leadership for crisis intervention, behavioral emergencies, and de-escalation situations while supporting a safe therapeutic environment for patients and staff.
Director of Nursing
Tranquil Shores
Madeira Beach, FL
06.2022 - 01.2024
- Directed nursing operations for a 23-bed behavioral health and addiction treatment facility, leading clinical staff, behavioral health technicians, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient care and regulatory compliance.
- Established and revised nursing policies, medication protocols, and clinical workflows to improve patient safety, survey readiness, and operational efficiency.
- Led recruitment, hiring, onboarding, staff development, and performance management for nursing personnel while improving retention and accountability.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists, medical director, nurse practitioners, and executive leadership to coordinate admissions, discharges, treatment planning, and patient care outcomes.
Nursing Supervisor
HCA Florida West Tampa Hospital
Tampa, FL
09.2021 - 10.2022
- Directed overnight administrative and operational functions for a 150-bed facility, providing leadership and support for 60-70 employees across multiple hospital departments.
- Assessed staffing needs and adjusted nursing and support personnel assignments to maintain safe patient coverage, operational efficiency, and appropriate unit flow.
- Resolved employee, patient, and unit concerns in accordance with hospital policies and procedures while maintaining high standards of patient safety and staff accountability.
- Responded to behavioral health emergencies, hospital codes, and crisis situations, ensuring rapid intervention, de-escalation, and coordination of appropriate care.
- Provided direct psychiatric nursing care as Charge Nurse within the behavioral health unit prior to promotion, monitoring patient conditions, supporting treatment plans, and maintaining therapeutic patient safety.
Nursing House Supervisor
Centerstone Behavioral Hospital & Addiction Center
Bradenton, FL
11.2018 - 10.2021
- Directed overnight administrative and operational functions for a 100-bed behavioral health and addiction treatment facility, providing leadership and support for 30+ employees across multiple departments.
- Performed admissions nursing assessments, vital sign evaluation, medication reconciliation, and admission screening for adult, pediatric, and geriatric patients while coordinating admission criteria with the on-call physician.
- Managed hospital bed flow and served as Bed Board oversight for multiple units, ensuring safe patient placement, staffing coverage, and efficient patient throughput across the facility.
- Responded to psychiatric crises involving suicidal, homicidal, violent, and high-risk patients, leading rapid intervention, crisis prevention, and de-escalation efforts to maintain patient and staff safety.
- Supervised daily operations, delegated assignments based on acuity and staff competency, and supported employee performance, accountability, and workflow efficiency.
- Provided immediate leadership response to emergency situations impacting patient safety, unit security, and hospital operations while maintaining compliance with behavioral health standards and facility policies.
ED RN II/Triage RN
AdventHealth Tampa
Tampa, FL
07.2015 - 03.2019
- Performed rapid nursing assessments and prioritized treatment based on acuity for patients presenting to the emergency department, ensuring timely initiation of care and appropriate triage decisions.
- Delivered emergency nursing care across multiple high-acuity areas including triage, fast track, pediatrics, women's care, psychiatric services, med-surg, and critical care.
- Collaborated closely with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to assess rapidly changing patient conditions, initiate interventions, and coordinate timely treatment plans.
- Responded to medical emergencies, behavioral crises, and hospital codes with rapid clinical decision-making and efficient coordination of emergency care.
- Served as a preceptor for newly hired nurses and staff transitioning to emergency nursing, supporting onboarding, clinical training, and department readiness.
PreOp/OR/PACU Charge RN
Laser Spine Institute
Tampa, FL
07.2014 - 10.2018
- Coordinated daily pre-operative, intraoperative, and post-anesthesia nursing operations, ensuring safe patient flow, surgical readiness, and continuity of care across all perioperative phases.
- Performed comprehensive pre-operative assessments, patient education, medication review, and surgical preparation to optimize patient safety and procedural outcomes.
- Provided post-anesthesia recovery care, monitoring airway status, pain control, vital signs, and post-surgical complications while ensuring safe discharge criteria were met.
- Served as Charge RN for perioperative services, overseeing staff assignments, workflow efficiency, physician coordination, and daily unit operations.
- Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and interdisciplinary teams to maintain high standards of patient care, regulatory compliance, and surgical efficiency.
ED RN II
Bayfront Medical Center
Saint Petersburg, FL
09.2009 - 07.2014
- Delivered emergency nursing care for patients across a wide range of medical, surgical, psychiatric, and trauma-related conditions within a high-volume acute care emergency department.
- Provided direct trauma nursing care for emergent and critical patients, supporting rapid stabilization, trauma response protocols, physician interventions, and continuous patient monitoring during high-acuity situations.
- Performed rapid patient assessments, prioritized care based on acuity, and initiated timely interventions to support stabilization and treatment outcomes.
- Collaborated with physicians, specialists, and interdisciplinary teams to manage complex patient conditions, emergency response situations, and changing clinical priorities.
- Supported patient admissions, transfers, discharge planning, and continuity of care while ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with hospital standards.
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Addison, IL06-2027
Masters - Healthcare Administration
Colorado State University
Aurora, CO07-2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA07-2007
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology
Texas A&M University - Commerce
Commerce, TX05-1999
Certification
- Florida Nursing License - 2009 to present
- Compact Nursing License
- BLS & ACLS certified
- NIHSS Stroke Certification
- CPI-trained and certified
- Anticipated certifications- PMH-BC & NE-BC - 06/26
Overview
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