Kelly Swanson

I am a Registered Nurse with over seven years of experience in complex clinical and research settings at the NIH Clinical Center, supported by a Master of Science in Nursing Informatics. I combine hands-on patient care with informatics expertise to support safe, efficient, and evidence-based practice. My background includes caring for diverse patient populations, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and using clinical data and health technology to improve workflows, documentation, and patient outcomes. I am known for my strong clinical judgment, attention to detail, and ability to translate complex information into clear, compassionate patient education, with a strong commitment to continuous learning and high-quality care.

I am an experienced Registered Nurse with over seven years of clinical practice at the NIH Clinical Center, delivering care in complex, research-intensive inpatient and ambulatory settings. My background spans metabolic, endocrine, infectious disease, and behavioral health specialties, including first-hand experience supporting Phase 1, first-in-human clinical trials. I have managed high-acuity patients, coordinated multidisciplinary care, ensured strict protocol adherence, and provided comprehensive patient education. In addition to bedside care, I bring strong expertise in clinical informatics, EHR optimization, and workflow improvement, supported by a Master of Science in Nursing Informatics. I have led system implementations, served in multiple super-user roles, developed end-user training tools, and contributed to initiatives recognized with the NIH Clinical Center CEO Innovation Award.

I hold a Master of Science in Nursing Informatics from the University of Maryland, Baltimore, where I developed expertise in clinical data analytics, health information systems, workflow optimization, and evidence-based practice. I also earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Notre Dame of Maryland University, which provided a strong foundation in patient assessment, clinical decision-making, and safe, high-quality nursing care across diverse clinical settings.