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BCEN & Friends
Compassion is a universal language (Marvin Delfin S6E1)

BCEN & Friends

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2025 48:37


In this podcast episode we want to introduce you to our BCEN Friend, Marvin Delfin. Marvin is an experienced nurse from Zamboanga, Philippines, with nearly 20 years of global experience in countries like the UAE, Brazil, the US, and Qatar. He holds eight national nursing certifications and two master's degrees, demonstrating his commitment to continuous learning. Passionate about travel, Marvin has visited 54 countries and volunteered at prestigious events like the Olympic Games and FIFA World Cup. Currently, he serves as the Program Planning Committee Chair for AACN's NTI 2025 and works with the Daisy Award Foundation. Marvin has received numerous professional accolades, including ENA's 20 Under 40 Award for 2024 and AONL's Young Professional Voices for 2025. Healthcare and nursing are oftentimes full of tough decisions and long shifts. It's important to find sources of encouragement and gratitude, which is exactly what Marvin will be bringing in this conversation! This episode is called, "Compassion is a universal language." BCEN & Friends Podcast is presented by the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing. We invite you to visit us online at https://bcen.org for additional information about emergency nursing certification, education, and much more.

Outcomes Rocket
How to Build a Positive Work Environment in Healthcare with Renee Thompson, CEO and founder of the Healthy Workforce Institute

Outcomes Rocket

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2024 4:31


It's essential for healthcare frontline managers to have the knowledge, skills, and resources that they need to address workplace bullying and incivility. In this episode at AONL, Saul Marquez sits down with Renee Thompson, CEO and founder of the Healthy Workforce Institute, who shares her journey from being a nurse to founding the institute, driven by her desire to combat workplace bullying and incivility in healthcare. She emphasizes the crucial role of frontline managers in addressing these issues and highlights the institute's focus on providing them with the necessary knowledge and resources. Renee and Saul discuss how this theme resonated throughout the AONL conference, reinforcing the importance of equipping frontline managers to foster a positive work culture. She also talks about the various ways people can access the institute's resources, including podcasts, webinars, products, and services, all available on their website and through social media. Tune in and learn how to create a positive workplace culture where everyone feels respected and valued! Resources:  Watch the entire interview here.  Follow and connect with Renee Thompson on LinkedIn. Learn more about the Healthy Workforce Institute on their LinkedIn and website. Listen to the Coffee Break: Breaking the Cycle of Bullying in Healthcare - One Cup at a Time podcast here. 

Becker’s Healthcare Podcast
Robyn Begley, CEO of AONL, and Deb Zimmermann, President of AONL & CEO of the DAISY Foundation

Becker’s Healthcare Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 15:19


Join Laura Dyrda from Becker's Healthcare as she hosts Robyn Begley, CEO of AONL, and Deb Zimmermann, President of AONL & CEO of the DAISY Foundation, discussing their backgrounds, growth strategy, and impactful initiatives. Gain insights into the future of healthcare leadership and the essential steps executives should take for organizational success.

Becker’s Women’s Leadership
Robyn Begley, CEO of AONL, and Deb Zimmermann, President of AONL & CEO of the DAISY Foundation

Becker’s Women’s Leadership

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 15:19


Join Laura Dyrda from Becker's Healthcare as she hosts Robyn Begley, CEO of AONL, and Deb Zimmermann, President of AONL & CEO of the DAISY Foundation, discussing their backgrounds, growth strategy, and impactful initiatives. Gain insights into the future of healthcare leadership and the essential steps executives should take for organizational success.

HealthcareNOW Radio - Insights and Discussion on Healthcare, Healthcare Information Technology and More
The Handoff: Voices of Healthcare: Learning from Patient Experiences with Symplr's Experts

HealthcareNOW Radio - Insights and Discussion on Healthcare, Healthcare Information Technology and More

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2023 38:49


Host Dr. Dani Bowie speaks with Karlene Kerfoot, Chief Nursing Officer, & Ali Morin, Vice President of Nursing Informatics, at Symplr. Together, they discuss Karlene & Ali's work with AONL to prepare leaders for digital transformation, as well as the challenges of technology in nursing today. They also cover the past, present, and future of the CNIO role. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

The Handoff
Voices of Healthcare: Learning from Patient Experiences with Symplr's Experts

The Handoff

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 35:26


Dani speaks with Karlene Kerfoot, Chief Nursing Officer & Ali Morin, Vice President of Nursing Informatics, at Symplr.  Together, they discuss Karlene & Ali's work with AONL to prepare leaders for digital transformation, as well as the challenges of technology in nursing today. They also cover the past, present, and future of the CNIO role.   

Real Nurses Real Talk
S2E30 - Safe Staffing

Real Nurses Real Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2023 35:44


Solving the nursing staffing shortages across the country is a complex issue. Recently both the AONL (American Organization of Nurse Leaders) and the ANA (American Nurses Association) came out with statements on minimum staffing ratios. While the statements are quite different, there are also some similarities. in episode 30, we explore both statements and positions, as well as dive into the evidence. The discussion is centered around two fundamental words that must be included in any solution(s): Accountability and Flexibility.Also - CONGRATULATIONS to Erin for passing her CPEN exam! Want to learn more about that certification/exam...Check this out! https://bcen.org/cpen/----------------------------------------------------------------------New website: https://www.purposedrivenpx.com/real-nurses-real-talk-podcastInterest form to tell your story: https://form.jotform.com/230685346709060Be sure to connect with us on Instagram:@realnurses_pcSend questions, topic ideas, and/or comments to realnursespc@gmail.com.

Nursing Management Podcast
AONL 2023 Conference with Dr. Ronda Hughes

Nursing Management Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 10:30


In this episode of the Nursing Management Podcast, we're joined by Ronda Hughes, PhD, MHS, RN, FAAN, the Senior Director of Professional Practice at the American Organization for Nursing Leadership in Chicago, to talk about the AONL 2023 Conference, taking place on May 1-4 in Anaheim, California.

Healthcare's MissingLogic
#184: Addressing Nurse Leaders' Top Challenges featuring Dr. Robyn Begley

Healthcare's MissingLogic

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2023 50:35


In this podcast, we talk with our special guest Dr. Robyn Begley about the American Organization for Nursing Leadership's   (AONL's) latest Longitudinal Insight Survey on the impact of COVID-19 on nursing leadership. Robyn is the Chief Executive Officer of AONL as well as the Chief Nursing Officer and Senior Vice President of the American Hospital Association (AHA). Robyn shares the background of AONL Foundation, AONL and Joslin Insight's partnership to bring these four important studies to fruition.  She shares significant highlights from the fourth study about nurse leaders' top challenges, nurse leader work satisfaction, and data on intent to leave their position. We also talk about some added data regarding workplace violence, bullying, and incivility in the workplace. For full show notes and links, visit: https://www.missinglogic.com/new-podcast If you found value in this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS: https://www.linkedin.com/company/missinglogic-llc https://www.facebook.com/missinglogicLLC https://twitter.com/MissingLogicLLC https://www.instagram.com/missinglogic_llc/

Today in Nursing Leadership
Meaning and Joy in Nurse Manager Practice – Keys to Leader Fulfillment

Today in Nursing Leadership

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2022


Nurse managers are at a crossroads and need our support. Explore strategies to bring meaning and joy in nursing manager practice through five themes: to mentor and be mentored, to focus on the patient, to create and cultivate environments, to be optimistic, and to be empowered by leaders.

Today in Nursing Leadership
Hold On to Your Nurse Managers Through a Comprehensive Retention Program

Today in Nursing Leadership

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022


Retaining effective nurse managers is critical to any organization as they impact financial and quality outcomes as well as nurse satisfaction and retention.  The daily stressors for nurse managers are real. Implementing strategies and processes to hold on to your managers is needed now more than ever. This presentation will provide you with strategies you can use in building a comprehensive nurse manager retention program at your organization.

Healthcare ReScribed
New Normals in Nursing with Rose Sherman

Healthcare ReScribed

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2022 30:55


Rose Sherman – Author of “the Nurse leader coach” and “the nuts and bolts of nursing leadership”, also Professor Emeritus at Florida Atlantic and very active within the AONL  In this episode we tackle:Understanding that our workforce has completely changed, engagement is lacking and managing in the world of discontent – what does involvement even mean now?Span of control – the management of…The sustainability of the current Nurse Manager role and responsibilityPreceptorshipsTeam based modelingShe leaves us with a few nuggets that we can take to work with us tomorrow.  Create sense of importance, good onboarding…and good OFFboardinghttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rose-sherman-aaa67510/Buy Rose's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Nurse-Leader-Coach-Become-Wants/dp/173291270X/ref=asc_df_173291270X/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=334440177734&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3331534045909185107&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9002353&hvtargid=pla-646509392833&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=69762313169&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=334440177734&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3331534045909185107&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9002353&hvtargid=pla-646509392833  

Today in Nursing Leadership
Empowering Nurse Leaders to Support Staff Well-Being and Resilience

Today in Nursing Leadership

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2022


This session will engage participants in a discussion of research findings of several modifiable factors in the work environment affecting the well-being and resilience of nurses during the pandemic. The session will provide leaders with actionable takeaways to better support the well-being of the nursing workforce of the future.

Today in Nursing Leadership
Developing a Legacy through a Leadership Trajectory

Today in Nursing Leadership

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022


It takes more than one person to perpetuate a legacy. Though collective leadership, every nurse has the potential to be a leader and to leave a legacy. Learn effective tactics to develop an legacy leadership through three core areas — The Strategies, The Personal, and The Environment.

Today in Nursing Leadership
Community Care Teams: Breakthrough Strategy for Healthcare Equity

Today in Nursing Leadership

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2022


Nurse leaders must continue to develop advanced leadership competencies as they move through their career, while helping diverse nurses within their sphere of influence also develop leadership skills.  The Leadership Trajectory Tool offers a plan to gain ongoing leadership competence as individuals and environments change during their career.  This presentation will help participants to plan strategies to develop a leadership legacy and support other nurses from diverse background to do the same.

Today in Nursing Leadership
Leading from the Heart

Today in Nursing Leadership

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022


People deserve to experience us at their best. Learn best practices on how to develop deeper connections and become an inspirational leader through work-life integration and being fully in the present.

Today in Nursing Leadership
Prioritizing Nurse Wellbeing

Today in Nursing Leadership

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022


The effects of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic are extracting a significant toll on the mental and physical health of our nurses. Prioritizing their well-being by creating and implementing a director of nurse wellbeing has allowed us to build and deliver critical resources, and education to nurses to help repair and improve their mental and physical health.

Today in Nursing Leadership
A Guide to Building Mentoring Relationships with Black, Indigenous and People of Color

Today in Nursing Leadership

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2022


Deb Washington discusses strategies on how to recruit and retain a diverse nursing workforce of BIPOC professionals (Black, Indigenous and People of Color).

Today in Nursing Leadership
Adventures of an Amateur Advocate

Today in Nursing Leadership

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2022


Hear from Rachel Culpepper on how to become an advocate to make an impact on nursing issues affecting your patients, community and nursing teams.

Today in Nursing Leadership

Quantaira Health introduces Patient C.A.R.E (comprehensive access for remote evaluation). This platform enables providers to remotely observe patient biometrics from multiple medical devices and monitors and synchronizes it on to one screen. Join Dr. John “Skip” Williams, former Dean of Medicine at George Washington University and current CMO of Quantaira Health as he discusses their new Patient C.A.R.E. technology.  He'll discuss how this software technology, designed for Critical care units can benefit nurses by helping to reduce clinician burden, EMR stress, and benefiting nurses during shift changes by providing all relevant information on their patients.  He also explains how Patient C.A.R.E. provides an educational platform for nurses by showing retrospective data to notice patient trends earlier.  Learn more at www.quantaira.com.

Nursing Management Podcast
AONL 2022 Conference: Reflections, Highlights & Hot Topics

Nursing Management Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2022 13:37


In this episode of the Nursing Management Podcast, editor-in-chief Rosanne Raso sits down with Devin Bowers, MSN, RN, NE-BC, a nurse leader and the Practice Excellence Director for the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, to discuss the recent AONL Conference, including the conference atmosphere, highlights, and hot topics.

Today in Nursing Leadership
In Crisis and Beyond: Maximizing Nursing's Impact through Professional Governance

Today in Nursing Leadership

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2022


Health care is hungry for exemplary nursing leadership for the future. Traditional approaches/structures are no longer adequate. Professional governance provides the structural requisite for advancing this essential leadership. Now nurses must move PG center stage as a prime enabler of nurse leadership, engagement and partnership.

Compassion & Courage: Conversations in Healthcare
Dr. Sharon Pappas: Nursing - A Profession that Teaches People how to Live

Compassion & Courage: Conversations in Healthcare

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 33:31


Marcus interviews Dr. Sharon Pappas, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, Chief Nurse Executive of Emory Health. Dr. Pappas shares her journey into nursing and the lessons she has learned throughout her career. They discuss the current state of nursing in the country, what leaders can do to create a winning culture and how leaders can listen and encourage staff. Key topics:[1:37] Dr. Sharon Pappas' journey into becoming a nurse[6:00] What has changed at the bedside within Dr. Pappas' 40 year career?[10:38] Dr. Pappas shares a few times where she was there for someone or when someone was there for her[15:44] How Dr. Pappas conveys a compassionate culture with her nurses at Emory[21:02] Where Dr. Pappas learned about leadership[25:44] What piece of art would Dr. Pappas take with her on a desert island?[29:25] What fictional character would Dr. Pappas be for a day?[31:19] What is the message that Dr. Pappas would like to convey to the world?Resources for you:Learn more about Emory Healthcare: https://www.emoryhealthcare.org/Connect with Marcus on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarcusEngelSpeaker/Connect with Marcus on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusengel/Subscribe to the podcast through Apple: https://bit.ly/MarcusEngelPodcastSubscribe to the podcast through Spotify: https://bit.ly/Spotify-MarcusEngelPodcastLearn more about Dr. Sharon Pappas:Sharon H. Pappas, RN, PhD, NEA-BC, FAAN is the Chief Nurse Executive for Emory Healthcare. She is a member of Emory Healthcare and the Woodruff Health Science Center's senior leadership teams and is responsible for nursing practice across Emory's hospitals, ambulatory care, and post-acute agencies. With four Emory Healthcare hospitals designated as Magnet®, she works to establish this same nursing excellence as a distinctive competency throughout Emory Healthcare.Dr. Pappas completed her PhD at the University of Colorado, Denver College of Nursing with research focus on clinical and financial outcomes that are sensitive to nursing. She holds a Master of Science in Nursing Administration from Georgia College, School of Nursing and a Bachelor of Science in nursing, from the School of Nursing, Medical College of Georgia.Dr. Pappas has authored numerous articles for peer-reviewed journals and done numerous conference presentations throughout her career focusing on the role nurses and the nursing environment play in patient safety and hospital costs. She also serves as professor for the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing. Dr. Pappas is a member of Sigma Theta Tau, International, the American Nurses Association, and the American Organization for Nursing Leadership where she served as a Board member and currently represents AONL on the Commission on Magnet® for the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Sharon is a Fellow in the American Academy of Nursing where she is past chair of the Expert Panel on Building Health System Excellence. Dr. Pappas served on the National Academy of Science, Engineering, & Medicine Committee on Systems Approaches to Improve Patient Care by Supporting Clinician Well-being.Dr. Pappas is married to Greg Pappas and has two daughters, Kristen and Ruth.Date: 01/25/2022Name of show: Compassion & Courage: Conversations in HealthcareEpisode title and number: Episode 30 – Dr. Sharon Pappas: Nursing - A Profession That Teaches People How to Live

HFMA's Voices in Healthcare Finance
The pandemic cast a new light on mental health, and telemedicine provided a new avenue to access. How is the industry likely to view mental health and behavioral health in the future?

HFMA's Voices in Healthcare Finance

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 24:04


Dr. Ranga Krishnan of Rush University System for Health discusses the future of mental health payment and practice. He addresses how provider organizations can address workforce shortages by becoming partners in training and by changing the way they provide care to patients. He also talks about improving mental and behavioral healthcare in a value-based payment environment. Mentioned in this episode: Taking care of your mental health when you hit the pandemic wall The future of the clinical workforce: Joyce Fitzpatrick, Case Western Reserve University, and Robyn Begley, CEO of the AONL and chief nursing officer of the AHA, discuss challenges in nursing Student Enrollment Surged in U.S. Schools of Nursing in 2020 Despite Challenges Presented by the Pandemic

HFMA's Voices in Healthcare Finance
The future of the clinical workforce: Joyce Fitzpatrick, Case Western Reserve University, and Robyn Begley, CEO of the AONL and chief nursing officer of the AHA, discuss challenges in nursing

HFMA's Voices in Healthcare Finance

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2021 24:46


Joyce Fitzpatrick, a nurse and director of the Marian K. Shaughnessy Nurse Leadership Academy at the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing at Case Western Reserve University and Robyn Begley, CEO of the American Organization for Nursing Leadership and the chief nursing officer for the American Hospital Association, discuss the challenges facing the nursing profession. They talk about shortages of new nurses and educators to prepare them, early retirement of Baby Boomers due to the pandemic and the effect burnout is having on the industry as a whole.   Mentioned in this episode: Student Enrollment Surged in U.S. Schools of Nursing in 2020 Despite Challenges Presented by the Pandemic

Healthcare's MissingLogic
#95: COVID-19 Pandemic: The Thunderstorm of Perpetual Challenges and the Silver Linings Experienced by Healthcare Leaders featuring Dr. Robyn Begley

Healthcare's MissingLogic

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 41:20


The past year has been challenging for everyone, but it has been especially challenging for those working in the healthcare system.  The front-line clinicians and staff have experienced extraordinary challenges and trauma, and the healthcare leaders who support them have also faced challenges they never imagined.“I think that our healthcare system and our healthcare leaders have been remarkable in their response,” says Robyn Begley.During the episode we interview Dr. Robyn Begley, the Chief Executive Officer of the American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL). We have an opportunity to talk with Robyn about the longitudinal study AONL conducted in July 2020 and repeated in January and February of 2021 to examine the impact of COVID on nursing leadership.Despite all the challenges, there have also been, what some would call “silver linings” in the chaos and challenges that have blanketed and rained down on the healthcare system. Robyn talks about some of those “silver linings” with us.Robyn shares some of the greatest challenges she’s seen healthcare leaders experience over the past 14 months.  We also talk about some of the greatest challenges faced by leaders when it comes to their own well-being and work life balance.During the interview Robyn also describes some of the strategies AONL is putting in place to support healthcare leaders.As we wrap up the interview Robyn shares some words of gratitude and encouragement for healthcare leaders.You may or may not realize this is an episode you must listen to, so don’t wait.  Listen now!For full show notes and links, visit:https://www.missinglogic.com/new-podcastNEW:  Enrollment is now open to our NEW Self-Study Program, Caring for Others Without Neglecting YOU!  Click Here NOW to learn more and enroll!We would love to have you contribute to this podcast by submitting a question that we can feature in a future episode.  All you must do is email your question to  questions@missinglogic.com If you found value in this episode, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!

Today in Nursing Leadership
Using Questions to Find Solutions

Today in Nursing Leadership

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021


Amy Stockman explores effective strategies leaders can use to guide employees to find their own solutions.

The Handoff
Leadership insights for nurses

The Handoff

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2020 32:37


Making the shift from the bedside to nurse manager or nurse leader is one of the biggest challenges that nurses face.  Our guest for this episode is well versed on this issue because her current role is all about creating professional development programs for nurses. Crystal Lawson is the Education Director at the American Organization for Nursing Leadership, overseeing their fellowships for nurse managers and directors.  In this conversation, Crystal lets Dr. Dan pepper her with questions on everything from how new nurse leaders can settle into their roles, the difference between accountability and availability, and tips on budgeting, time management and boundary setting. She also shares some great tips for listeners who are interested in applying for one of the AONL's fellowships.  Links to recommended reading:  AONL Nurse Leader Fellowships Nurse Executive Competencies  Nurse Manager Competencies  The full transcript for this episode can be found here: www.trustedhealth.com/the-handoff-podcast/crystal-lawson

The Handoff
Leadership insights for nurses

The Handoff

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2020 32:37


Making the shift from the bedside to nurse manager or nurse leader is one of the biggest challenges that nurses face.  Our guest for this episode is well versed on this issue because her current role is all about creating professional development programs for nurses. Crystal Lawson is the Education Director at the American Organization for Nursing Leadership, overseeing their fellowships for nurse managers and directors.  In this conversation, Crystal lets Dr. Dan pepper her with questions on everything from how new nurse leaders can settle into their roles, the difference between accountability and availability, and tips on budgeting, time management and boundary setting. She also shares some great tips for listeners who are interested in applying for one of the AONL's fellowships.  Links to recommended reading:  AONL Nurse Leader Fellowships Nurse Executive Competencies  Nurse Manager Competencies  The full transcript for this episode can be found here: www.trustedhealth.com/the-handoff-podcast/crystal-lawson

Today in Nursing Leadership
Highly Reliable Leaders Listen

Today in Nursing Leadership

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2020


Amy Trueblood discusses the value of listening and relationship-based communication in creating highly reliable cultures.

The Handoff
Flexible Work + Healthcare: Courtnay Caufield of Cedars-Sinai

The Handoff

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2020 36:09


On this episode of The Handoff, executive nurse leader Courtnay Caufield joins Dan to talk about her early experience as a travel nurse and how it informed her more recent experience hiring, managing and working with travel nurses. She offers useful insights on staffing plans, as well as best practices around onboarding, deploying and gathering feedback from flexible workers.  Courtnay is the Executive Director of Women's and Children's Services at Cedars Sinai, where she oversees Pediatrics, PICU, NICU, OBGYN, MFCU, and Postpartum. She started as a nurse in the Special Care Nursery at Trios Health and eventually worked her way up to become the director of the Surgical Services and Surgical Pediatrics unit. Today she is an executive nurse leader and recently  finished the AONL executive nurse fellowship. You can find her on Twitter @pedinursegeek.  The transcript for this episode can be found here.

The Handoff
Flexible Work + Healthcare: Courtnay Caufield of Cedars-Sinai

The Handoff

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2020 36:09


On this episode of The Handoff, executive nurse leader Courtnay Caufield joins Dan to talk about her early experience as a travel nurse and how it informed her more recent experience hiring, managing and working with travel nurses. She offers useful insights on staffing plans, as well as best practices around onboarding, deploying and gathering feedback from flexible workers.  Courtnay is the Executive Director of Women's and Children's Services at Cedars Sinai, where she oversees Pediatrics, PICU, NICU, OBGYN, MFCU, and Postpartum. She started as a nurse in the Special Care Nursery at Trios Health and eventually worked her way up to become the director of the Surgical Services and Surgical Pediatrics unit. Today she is an executive nurse leader and recently  finished the AONL executive nurse fellowship. You can find her on Twitter @pedinursegeek.  The transcript for this episode can be found here.