Education
- DNP, Leadership in Nursing, Point Loma Nazarene University
- MSN, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Point Loma Nazarene University
- ADN, Maric College
Courses Taught
- GNSG 6003: Following Faithfully: Healthcare Policy and Ethics
- GNSG 6030: Educating Nurses for Radical Transformation
- GNSG 6067: Nursing Education Practicum
- NRS 4030: Leading Faithfully in Diverse Health Systems
- NRS 4031: Leading Faithfully Practicum
- NSG 3040: Nursing of Families: Adaptation of Adult III
Experience in Field
- Point Loma Nazarene University, San Diego
- Full-time Faculty, 2023
- Part-time Faculty, 2022-2023
- Adjunct Faculty, 2017-2022
- Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Chula Vista
- Director of Education, Research and Professional Practice, 2020-present
- Clinical Nurse Specialist, Critical Care, 2018 to 2000
- Clinical Lead Educator, Critical Care, 2011 to 2018
- Clinical Nurse, Critical Care, 2006 to 2011
- San Diego Consortium for Excellence in Nursing and Allied Health Evidence-Based Practice Institute (EBPI)
- President and Chief Executive Officer, 2022 to present
- Chief Curriculum Officer and Board Member, 2021
- San Diego Association of California Nurse Leaders (SDACNL)
- Director of Education, 2023 to present
- American Nurses Association California Chapter (ANA\C)
- Director of Education, 2023 to present
- University of San Diego, San Diego
- Adjunct Faculty, 2022
- San Diego State University, San Diego
- Adjunct Faculty, 2020 to present
- Northwest Career College, San Diego, CA
- Part-Time Faculty, 2015 to 2023
Professional and Community Involvement
- Co-Led International COVID-19 Outreach Program that included direct bedside care, curriculum development and deployment, and outcome measurement for neighboring hospitals in Mexico, present
- Co-Led Nursing Response Team endorsed by the American Nurses Association, California Chapter, to provide first responder care during local demonstrations, present
- Collaboration with St. Pius Parish to provide quarterly education seminars to seniors on health promotion that is in alignment with Healthy People 2030, present
- President and Chief Executive Officer for San Diego Consortium Excellence in Nursing and Allied Health Evidence Based Practice Institute, present
- American Nurses Association alternate voting delegate for California. Voted and attended annual summit on capitol hill, 2022
- Co-led Association of Nurse Leaders (ACNL) professional development event: Beyond the Bedside, 2022
- Co-led Association of Nurse Leaders (ACNL) professional development event: The Advanced Practice Nurse Panel, 2021
- Co-led and moderated Sharp HealthCare’s Critical Care Conference, 2018 to 2019
Dissertations, Presentations, and Publications
Research & Scholarly Activities
Graham, J., Quillin-McEwan, M., & Kelley, C. (2022). Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy in Intubated COVID-19 Positive Patients at a Community Healthcare System in Southern California Sharp HealthCare’s 8th Annual Interprofessional Research and Innovation Conference, Accepted for Podium Presentation, San Diego, CA.
- Graham, J., Kelley, C., & Malagon-Maldonado, G. (2022). Community Engagement in Planning Person Centered End-of-Life (EOL) Care: The Best EOL Care Begins with TRUTH. Planetree International Conference, Poster Presentation, Anaheim, CA.
- Kelley, C., Teichner, M., & Malagon-Maldonado, G. (2022). Evaluating Innovation, High-Reliability, and Person-Centered Care in Practice: The Ocean View Tower Post-Occupancy Evaluation. Planetree International Conference, Poster Presentation, Anaheim, CA.
- Chechel, L., Choflet, A., Jenkins, D., & Kelley, C. (2021). SD ANA\C Taskforce – Protest Nurse Response. Presentation to the San Diego County Bar Association, San Diego, CA.
- Kelley, C., Teichner, M., & Malagon-Maldonado, G. (2021). Evaluating Innovation, High-Reliability, and Person-Centered Care in Practice: The Ocean View Tower Post-Occupancy Evaluation. Sharp HealthCare’s 7th Annual Interprofessional Research and Innovation Conference, Podium Presentation, San Diego, CA.
- Kelley, C. (2020). Reducing Unplanned Extubations in the Medical-Surgical Intensive Care Units using Lean Methodology. Association of California Nurse Leaders: San Diego Chapter Innovations Conference, Podium Presentation, San Diego, CA.
- Kelley, C. (2019). The STAAR Program: Early Identification of Students That Are at Risk. Point Loma Nazarene University, Nursing Conference, Podium Presentation, San Diego, CA.
- Kelley, C. (2016). Growing Our Own. Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Mentor Graduation, Keynote Speaker, Chula Vista, CA.
- Kelley, C. (2015). Paws for Palliation: A Pet Therapy Program. Point Loma Nazarene University, Nursing Conference, Podium Presentation, San Diego, CA.
- Kelley, C. & Sellers, C. (2014). We Like to M.O.V.E in the ICU. Evidence-Based Practice Institute, Nursing Conference, Poster Presentation, San Diego, CA.
Publications
- Graham, J.-K., Nasser, E. R., Jenkins, D., Quillin-Mcewan, M., & Kelley, C. (2023). Clinical metabolic monitoring to inform metabolic dysregulation in sepsis. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 00, 1– 8. https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.15771
- Graham, J., Knudsen, M., Nasser, E., Quillin-McEwan, M., & Kelley, C. (2022). C Reactive Protein and Frailty in COVID-19. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine 2023;207:A3816
- Quillin-McEwan, M., Olivar, J., Graham, J., & Kelley, C. (2022). Nurse-Led Protocol for Early Initiation of Enteral Feeding; Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2022;205: A291.
- Graham, J., Quillin-McEwan, M., Wood, K., & Kelley, C. (2022). Limitations of High Flow Nasal Cannula at End of Life; Graham Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2022;205: A2892
- Graham, J., Quillin-McEwan, M., & Kelley, C. (2022). Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy in Intubated COVID-19 Positive Patients at a Community Healthcare System in Southern California. Manuscript submitted for publication.
- Graham, J., Ballejos, C., Jenkins, D., & Kelley, C. (2021). Implementation of an Emergency Department-embedded Infusion Center for the Administration of Monoclonal Antibody Therapy in Patients with Early COVID-19 Infection. Journal of Infusion Nursing.
- Kelley, C., Sitzer, V., Neumann, K., Williams, J., & Ecoff, L. (2021). Implementation and Evaluation of a Healthcare System's Approach to Surge Staffing and Training. Journal for nurses in professional development.
- Kelley, C. (2020). Here’s to 2020: A Nursing Reflection of Social Injustice During a Global Pandemic. Reclaiming Our Stories. San Diego City Works Press.
