Kernodle Clinic Leadership Series: Kelly Yates, BSN, RN

By: Rhonda Mazejka MSN RN

We’re excited to kick off our Manager Spotlight series, highlighting the dedicated leaders who keep our clinics running smoothly and support both our teams and our patients every day.

Kelly Yates, BSN, RN
Manager OB/GYN

Kelly Yates joined Kernodle Clinic in August of 2020 as the manager of the OB/GYN Department. Kelly expressed her favorite part of working at Kernodle,

“Is the way everyone in the clinic works together to take care of our patients and each other-there is a sense of teamwork and empathy that makes Kernodle Clinic unique.”

Prior to nursing, Kelly graduated with a degree in Elementary Education and worked as a schoolteacher; later, while attending nursing school, she homeschooled her children for 5 years.

The two very different birth experiences Kelly had with her children are what led Kelly to pursue a nursing degree.

Kelly began her nursing career at Alamance Regional Medical Center in 2005 after graduating from UNC-G, and worked for 15 years as a Labor and Delivery nurse. Kelly continued to use her education degree by teaching Prepared Childbirth classes to expectant parents for 15 years and serving as the Perinatal Bereavement Educator for staff members for 10 years.

One of the highlights of Kelly’s career was the opportunity to travel with her daughter to Kenya for a 2-week medical mission in Nakuru, where she was privileged to work in a medical clinic.  While in Nakuru, Kelly assisted a group of local nurses with a community vaccination program and helped deliver a beautiful baby at the clinic.

When Kelly is not working, she enjoys reading, bird-watching, hiking, and restoring old furniture. Kelly loves hosting gatherings for family and friends and cooking big meals to share with them. Kelly and her husband lead the Marriage Ministry at their church, where they enjoy planning studies, date nights, and retreats.

We’re grateful to have Kelly on our leadership team and appreciate all she does for Kernodle Clinic!