Level III Staff RN
Boston Children's Hospital
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Elizabeth (Beth) Kingsbury MS, RN, CNOR is a highly motivated and independent nursing professional who is passionate about patient safety. Her credentials encompass over 35 years of perioperative professional nursing practice that has been dominated by caring for patients and families as well as establishing quality improvement initiatives throughout Boston Children's Hospital. She is recognized as a leader and currently is a Level III staff nurse and facilitator of Patient Safety and Quality initiatives in the OR. In 2005, Beth was named the hospital “champion” for Universal Protocol and led a hospital wide implementation. In 2009, she led the development and implementation of the Surgical Safety Checklist for the Operating Room and Procedural areas. In 2020, Beth was a key steak holder in an interdisciplinary committee to revise the Surgical Safety Checklist and improve standardization of its use.
Beth is proficient with multitasking in stressful environments and ensures compliance with state and federal regulatory agencies. She interacts with all levels of internal and external personnel and has excellent communication and organization skills. She has served on and led numerous committees and is a sought after and valued team contributor. These patient safety initiatives have led to multiple publications for AORN and presentations both locally and nationally. Several of Beth’s initiatives have been recognized and honored including a safety video, posters and an AORN writer’s award.
Beth’s positive energy and enthusiasm is evident in her appearances as a guest speaker. She enjoys travel and her qualities lend themselves to sharing her passions internationally. She loves to explore new countries and cultures and learn about the similarities and differences in perioperative nursing practice. She has had the good fortune to lead several perioperative nursing groups to countries such as Russia, Poland, South Africa and China.