Sean Kelly, DNP, APRN

Sean Kelly, APRN, DNP

Specialties:

Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Valley Health Provider

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About

Sean Kelly, DNP, APRN, specializes in cardiothoracic surgery. He received his bachelor's degree in nursing from University of Miami. He went on to earn his master's and doctoral degrees from University of South Florida to become an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), respectively. He is a certified Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.

Sean spent nearly five years as an APRN in cardiothoracic and transplant surgery at Tampa General Hospital in Tampa, Florida, where he served as the Team Lead Advanced Practice Provider of the department. Sean is originally from Sarasota, Florida. He provides care with the Valley Health Cardiothoracic Surgery team.

Professional Affiliations

  • American Association of Critical Care Nurses
  • Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society - University of Miami

Areas of Interest

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Critical Care
  • Cardiology
  • Thoracic Surgery

Affiliations

  • Valley Health Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Winchester Medical Center

Awards and Recognitions

  • National Conference for Nurse Practitioners in Acute Care Presenter (2022)
  • DNP Poster Award - Second Place, University of South Florida (2022)
  • Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (2012)

Locations

Publications

2025

Unmasking the Mass: An Intrathoracic Tumor in a Post-CABG Patient. 2025

Author:Kelly, S., O’Shea, M., Barnack, L., Huff, C. A., Mizell, S., Brandt, J. & Cardy, C.

Publisher:The Journal for Nurse Practitioners

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2024

Persistent Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia in a Patient With Multiple Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors. 2024

Author:Kelly, S., Randolph, T., & Cardy, C.

Publisher:The Journal for Nurse Practitioners

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2023

Discharge optimization tool to decrease length of stay and improve satisfaction related to advanced practice provider communication. Heart & Lung, 60, 59-65. 2023

Author:Kelly, S. T., & Cardy, C.

Publisher:The Journal for Nurse Practitioners

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