- ABOUT ME
- AREAS OF FOCUS
- EDUCATION & LEADERSHIP
- LOCATIONS & HOSPITALS
- NEWS & PUBLICATIONS
After 16 years working in the ICU, Kelly chose to work in sleep medicine so she could focus on preventing health issues. She believes good sleep is the basic building block for good health. In addition to two years of experience working in pulmonary and sleep medicine, Kelly has 30 years of nursing experience.
Kelly’s favorite part of her job is meeting new people and learning their life story. She loves being able to help people feel better by getting good sleep. She also enjoys helping people overcome their fears of trying a CPAP machine.
Kelly is a recent Portland transplant, having just moved here from Southern Oregon. She is looking forward to learning the area and trying new restaurants. Outside of work, Kelly enjoys hiking, baking, quilting, theater, a good book, and spending time with her family.
Volunteer Activities
CPR Anytime Training (Hands Only) In Jackson County Middle Schools, 2012
Stroke Education on Prevention and Early Detection to Jackson County Residents, 2010-2011
Camp Nurse for Youth and/or Family Camps, 2000-2010
Co-Leader, Cub Scout Den, 1994-1997
Jackson County High School Career Day, 2005
Co-Leader of Girl Scout Troop, 1996-2003
Crater High School Student Mentor Program, 1996-1997
Other Activities
Member, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN), 2004-Present
Member, Oregon Nurses Association, 2009-Present
Member, American Nurses Association, 2009-Present
Areas of Focus
Sleep Apnea
Insomnia
Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS)
EDUCATION & TRAINING
MSN, Graceland University, Independence, MO, 2016
ADN, Southern Oregon University, Ashland, OR, 1982
LEADERSHIP
President, Pacific Crest Regional Chapter, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, 2011-2013
President-Elect, Pacific Crest Regional Chapter, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, 2009-2011
HONORS
Nurse of Year, Providence Medford Medical Center, 2013
AACN Circle of Excellence Award in Chapter Collaboration, 2011
AACN Circle of Excellence Award in Chapter Community Education and Public Service, 2011
Providence Teamworks Award, 2006
Locations
Hospitals Served
- Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center
- Providence St. Vincent Medical Center