Effective July 1, Kelly Vaughn, director, Surgical Services, will become the new vice president of Operations at Bellevue Medical Center. It was announced in February, that Sue Nuss, PhD, who is currently in this position, would devote her time to her chief nursing officer responsibilities and as part of the NExT project, develop a network of post-acute partners for the system.
Vaughn has worked for the organization for more than 20 years. She began her career as a certified nursing assistant in April 1998; moving on to staff nurse positions at Nebraska Medical Center. In October 2009 Vaughn moved into leadership as an associate nurse manager for the Adult Progressive Care Unit. She went on to manage the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit, and later Endoscopy Services before assuming her current director position in May 2015.
“Kelly has experience in the inpatient, procedural and ambulatory surgical arenas,” says Dr. Nuss. “Over the years, she’s demonstrated her ability to develop strong relationships with colleagues and providers. I feel confident handing over the reins to Kelly!”
“I believe Kelly will do an exceptional job leading Bellevue Medical Center,” says CEO Jim Linder, MD. “She understands the important role the hospital plays in serving the Bellevue community. Kelly has demonstrated her commitment to the success of our organization. I am excited to see her assume this role as I know she’ll do a great job.”
“I feel very fortunate to work for an organization that provides so many opportunities for their employees,” says Vaughn. “I’m really excited to begin my work at Bellevue Medical Center. I grew up in a small town (Alliance, Nebraska) and I enjoy tight-knit communities. I hope to be able to grow and support the great work the hospital has done for its community.”
Dr. Nuss will spend about a month onboarding Vaughn to ensure a smooth transition.