Kelly Byrd

RN, MBA, Associate Partner

With close to 40 years of nursing experience, Kelly is a healthcare executive focused on improving the patient experience while keeping in mind clinical best practices in the most cost-effective way. She has been involved in numerous healthcare facility projects across the nation, including ground up new facilities, replacement facilities, and many expansion/renovations of existing facilities. Kelly previously worked for 20 years as Vice President in Development for United Surgical Partners in Project Management. She has managed close to 100 Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) as well numerous hospital projects, relocation and expansions during her tenure at USPI. She has extensive experience in new ASC development and can advise on budgeting, architectural design and flow, equipment planning, relocations and transitional planning, licensure, as well as accreditation preparation. Kelly earned a BSN in nursing and an MBA in healthcare. She has been a member of the American Operating Rooms Nurses Association for 38 years. Kelly enjoys traveling, walking her dog, and being with her kids and grandkids.

kbyrd@e4harchitecture.com

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