Kelly Carlin
Baltimore
Summary
Master of Health Informatics (MHI) graduate equipped to drive impactful results through data analysis, system optimization, and process improvement. Strong background as an ICU and ambulatory clinic nurse with focus on team collaboration and flexibility to adapt to evolving needs. Skilled in EHR systems, data management, and workflow enhancement. Known for reliability, effective communication, and delivering high-quality outcomes. Seeking opportunities in health informatics to further develop skills and combine clinical experience with data-driven solutions.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Registered Nurse - Hyperbaric and Dive Medicine
University Of Maryland Medical System
05.2023 - Current
- Chair of Research Committee
- Responsible for data entry, management, reporting, and export to REDCap database
- Provide care to inpatients and outpatients in ambulatory clinic
- Drove process improvement project for ambulatory clinic consultations (presented at national conference)
- Participate in research studies as required
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care, improving adherence to treatment plans
- Performed emergency response procedures, including CPR and airway management, to stabilize patients.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
Travel Nurse - Cardiac Care Unit
University of Maryland Medical Center
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Provided ICU level care to patients with advanced heart failure and related ailments
- Responded to emergency situations to provide rapid, safe, and accurate care
Travel Nurse – Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
The John Hopkins Hospital
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Provided care for the cardiovascular ICU patient, including titration of vasoactive and sedative medications and device management
- Management of the post heart and/or lung transplant patient
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices
Travel Nurse - CVICU
University of Kentucky Chandler Hospital
12.2021 - 07.2022
- Provided care for the cardiovascular ICU patient, including titration of vasoactive and sedative medications and device management
- Management of the post heart and/or lung transplant patient
Travel Nurse - SICU
Hospital of the University Of Pennsylvania
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Management of the critically ill surgical patient, including sedative and vasoactive medication titration
- Management of the immediate post liver or kidney transplant patient in the ICU
Travel Nurse - COVID ICU
University of Maryland Laurel Medical Center
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Management of the ICU COVID patient, including ventilator management, arterial and central lines, and titration of sedative medications and vasopressors
- Participated in the evolution of treatment for COVID ICU patients as new data and research was shared globally throughout the pandemic
Registered Nurse (Staff) - CVICU
Inova Fairfax Hospital
10.2018 - 03.2021
- Serve as resource nurse for staff and train to charge nurse
- Helped establish a successful COVID-19 ECMO unit by training and supervising Medical-Surgical ICU nurses on the technology while acting as a liaison between the nurses and advanced practitioners
- Cared for patients immediately following heart surgery, including bypass, valve replacement, aortic repair, and heart/lung transplants, and Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)
- Provided care and management of patients using various devices including CRRT, IABP, Impella, LVAD, and RVAD
Registered Nurse (Staff) - CTICU
Southside Hospital, Northwell Health
07.2016 - 09.2018
- Charge, Code and rapid response nurse
- Immediate post-operative management of the cardiothoracic patient, including use of medical devices and medications for hemodynamic support as above
Education
Master of Science - Health Informatics
Wake Forest University
12-2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY05-2016
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
Boston University
Boston, MA05-2012
Skills
- Google Data Analytics Certificate in progress
- HIPAA compliance awareness
- Clinical workflow optimization
- Team collaboration
- Database management
- Data visualization techniques
- Artificial intelligence insights
- Quality improvement strategies
- Clinical decision support systems
- Patient care delivery
Certification
- CCRN (Adult)- AACN
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Publication
Carlin, K., Hansen, J., Hart, A., Johnson, J., Wells, S., and Kiel, J. (2023) Updating HIPAA Security to Respond to Artificial Intelligence. Journal of AHIMA. https://journal.ahima.org/page/updating-hipaa-security-to-respond-to-artificial-intelligence
Poster Presentation:
Carlin, K. and Heacock, K. Let Technology do the Work: Digital Platforms for Administrative Tasks.
ANCC National Magnet Conference/ ANCC Pathway to Excellence Conference; October 2024; New Orleans, LA.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Hyperbaric and Dive Medicine
University Of Maryland Medical System
05.2023 - Current
Travel Nurse - Cardiac Care Unit
University of Maryland Medical Center
02.2023 - 05.2023
Travel Nurse – Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
The John Hopkins Hospital
08.2022 - 11.2022
Travel Nurse - CVICU
University of Kentucky Chandler Hospital
12.2021 - 07.2022
Travel Nurse - SICU
Hospital of the University Of Pennsylvania
07.2021 - 10.2021
Travel Nurse - COVID ICU
University of Maryland Laurel Medical Center
03.2021 - 06.2021
Registered Nurse (Staff) - CVICU
Inova Fairfax Hospital
10.2018 - 03.2021
Registered Nurse (Staff) - CTICU
Southside Hospital, Northwell Health
07.2016 - 09.2018
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Master of Science - Health Informatics
Wake Forest University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Stony Brook University
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
Boston University
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