Kelli Beecher , DNP

Kelli Beecher, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC is an Assistant Professor within the University of Cincinnati’s College of Nursing, where she also earned a Doctor of Nursing Practice in UC’s BSN to DNP program. Her specialty was Family Nurse Practitioner and received a Nurse Educator certificate.  She is a certified and licensed Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) in the state of Ohio and currently works with Matrix Medical Network, performing in-home health assessments. During her free time, she enjoys spending time with her little sister, as a part of the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati mentoring program. Dr. Beecher also serves as the Chair of Mentorship for Black Nurse Network, an organization that is designed to provide support and mentoring to Black nursing students to ensure they successfully complete nursing school. 

Doctor of Nursing Practice: University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH, 2021 (Family Nurse Practitioner; Nurse Education)

Bachelor of Science-Nursing: Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY, 2015 (BSN)

Bachelor of Science- Medical Technology: Tennessee State University Nashville, TN, 2007 (Medical Technology)

Certified Nurse Practitioner: Ohio Board of Nursing Ohio, 11-29-2021 (Nursing)

Registered Nurse: Ohio Board of Nursing Ohio, 02-17-2016 (Nursing)

I have a strong interest in increasing diversity within the nursing profession. One way this can be achieved is through mentorship, pairing minority/underrepresented students with minority/underrepresented nursing professionals. These professionals can help guide and encourage students throughout their matriculation through nursing school and also once they enter the nursing profession.

03-2022 -To Present Nurse Practitioner, Conducts adult/geriatric assessments; Gathers medical history, assesses medication adherence, and observes patients’ social environments and determines risk factors; Collaborates with primary care physician; Works collaboratively with physicians, case managers, social workers, family members, key caregivers and any appropriate ancillary medical personnel as needed; Performs in-home laboratory testing and screening. , Matrix Medical Network, Cincinnati, OH

08-2021 -08-2023 Instructor, Delivers instruction in didactic and lab setting; Plans, evaluates, and revises curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction; Supervises, evaluates, and mentors students in the classroom and lab; Prepares course materials, such as syllabi, exams, in-class quiz, and lab assignments; Coordinates lab and clinical student experiences. , University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH

06-2017 -06-2021 Registered Nurse-Endoscopy, Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses; Provided technical assistance to doctors; Prepared patients for specific endoscopic procedures and monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects. , University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH

02-2016 -06-2017 Registered Nurse- Neurology, Performed therapeutic nursing care interventions for patients with neurosurgical and neurological injuries, including stroke, brain hemorrhage, trauma, and tumors; Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches; Delivered quality patient care from admission to discharge through direct supervision of all nursing and ancillary staff., University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH

08-2023 -To Present Assistant Professor, Delivers instruction in didactic and lab setting; Plans, evaluates, and revises curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction; Supervises, evaluates, and mentors students in the classroom and lab; Prepares course materials, such as syllabi, exams, in-class quiz, and lab assignments; Coordinates lab and clinical student experiences., University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH

Peer Reviewed Publications

Kelli Beecher and Richard Prior (2024. ) A Quality Improvement Project to Increase Infection Control Compliance Among Endoscopy Staff at a Large Urban Medical Center .Gastroenterology Nursing, ,

Invited Presentations

Kelli Beecher, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC (05-09-2023. ) A Quality Improvement Project to Increase Infection Control Compliance Among Endoscopy Staff at a Large Urban Medical Center .Phoenix Convention Center, Phoenix, AZ. Conference. . Level:National

Horton, Nadia (Doctoral ) Chair Status:Completed 08-02-2023

Meyer, Janell (Doctoral ) Chair Status:In Progress

Sink, David (Doctoral ) Chair Status:In Progress

Mielke, Breenne (Doctoral ) Chair Status:In Progress

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cincinnati Mentor Type:Community Service Level:Prof. Org. 10-2021 -To Present

Black Nurse Network (Mentorship ) Committee Chair Type:Service to Student Groups Level:Local 05-01-2022 -To Present

-NBSN-2001C FUNDAMENTALS Level:Undergraduate

-NBSN-2002C ADV FUNDAMENTALS Level:Undergraduate

-NBSN-2001C FUNDAMENTALS Level:Undergraduate

-NBSN-2001C FUNDAMENTALS Level:Undergraduate

-NBSN-2002C ADV FUNDAMENTALS Level:Undergraduate

-NBSN-2002C ADV FUNDAMENTALS Level:Undergraduate

-NBSN-2002C ADV FUNDAMENTALS Level:Undergraduate

-NBSN-2001C FUNDAMENTALS Level:Undergraduate

-NBSN-2001C FUNDAMENTALS Level:Undergraduate

-NBSN-2001C FUNDAMENTALS Level:Undergraduate

-NBSN-2001C FUNDAMENTALS Level:Undergraduate

-NBSN-2002C ADV FUNDAMENTALS Level:Undergraduate

-NBSN-2002C ADV FUNDAMENTALS Level:Undergraduate

-NDNP-9042 CAPSTONE SEMINAR Level:Graduate

Academic - University of Cincinnati's College of Nursing
3110 Vine Street
Cincinnati  Ohio, 45221
Phone: 513-558-5377
beechekb@ucmail.uc.edu