Mba-Ha Kelly Hepner Bsn, Rn, Chfm, Chsp, Chop

Kelly Hepner, MBA-HA, BSN, RN, CHFM, CHSP, CHOP has a extensive work experience in the healthcare industry. Kelly currently serves as the Resource Director at Medxcel Facilities Management, a position they have held since July 2021. Prior to this role, Kelly was the Director of Facilities at Medxcel Facilities Management from December 2019 to July 2021. Kelly also worked as the Facilities Manager from January 2019 to December 2019 and as the Manager of Facilities & Security from July 2017 to January 2019 at the same company.

Before joining Medxcel Facilities Management, Kelly worked at Sacred Heart Health System as a House Supervisor from July 2013 to June 2016. In this role, they provided administrative oversight of facility operations and served as a clinical resource for associates. Kelly also acted as a liaison to the community and physicians, coordinated patient flow, ensured safe operations, and managed risk.

Prior to their role at Sacred Heart Health System, Kelly worked at Bay Medical Center as a Surgical Intensive Care RN- Trauma RN from September 2012 to July 2014. Here, they provided care to critically ill/injured patients and maintained collaborative relationships with physicians and fellow clinical/ancillary staff.

Kelly's experience also includes working as a Critical Care RN at Murray - Calloway County Hospital from March 2009 to July 2012, where they provided medical management and intervention to critically ill individuals in adult and pediatric intensive and cardiac care units.

In addition to their healthcare experience, Kelly also has entrepreneurial experience as the owner/operator of Udderly Delicious Dairy Desserts from May 2007 to November 2010.

Earlier in their career, Kelly worked at Valley Health as the Director of Education, Training, and Development from March 2001 to June 2006. In this role, they had oversight of education, training, and organizational development for all hospital associates, physicians, and collegiate clinical programs/rotations. Kelly also managed the Volunteer & Auxiliary Program, Chaplaincy Program, and served as a liaison for the Organ Procurement Program.

Overall, Kelly Hepner's work experience reflects their diverse skills in healthcare administration, facilities management, patient safety, emergency management, nursing, and education/training.

Kelly Hepner has a diverse education history. Kelly obtained their Associate's Degree in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse from Shenandoah University between 1993 and 1995. Kelly then pursued a Bachelor's Degree in Management and Organizational Development from Eastern Mennonite University, which they completed from 2005 to 2010.

In 2011, Kelly enrolled in the University of Southern Indiana and earned their Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. Following this, they furthered their education by pursuing a Master's Business Administration-Healthcare Administration from Bethel University, College of Professional Studies, which they obtained between 2014 and 2016.

In addition to their academic achievements, Kelly has obtained several certifications. Kelly became a Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) through the American Hospital Association in December 2019. Prior to that, they obtained their Certified Healthcare Safety Professional certification from the International Board for Certification of Safety Managers in June 2018. Kelly also holds ACLS certification from the American Heart Association | American Stroke Association. Finally, they are a Registered Nurse certified by the Florida State Board of Nursing.