With more than four decades of experience in nursing leadership, Mr. Kelly is a leader who consistently fosters a culture centered on safety, accountability, operational excellence, high reliability and clinical excellence. He has driven performance enhancements across Providence’s South Division, which includes 17 hospitals and many outpatient and community-based programs. Under his direction, caregiver and patient experience has seen marked improvements. Initiatives like stay conversations, job fairs and an RN residency program under his tenure are positively impacting nursing retention and career development. This approach has garnered national recognition, with multiple Providence South hospitals being designated by the American Nurse Credentialing Center as practice transition accreditation programs. In addition, Mr. Kelly co-chaired the patient care leadership council with over 90 nursing executives and clinical educators. This council established clinical practice councils to create standardized work and uniform regulations. In collaboration with physician leaders, Mr. Kelly launched a comprehensive 15-point care progression plan project across the region and created a CMO and CNO council to ensure seamless integration and cooperation between medical and nursing leadership.
