Nursing

Nursing Practice Pillar

Expert Practice. Exceptional Care.

At UCLA Health, Clinical Nurse Specialists, Advanced Practice Specialists, and Clinical Nurse III nurses work in partnership to advance exemplary, patient-centered, evidence-informed care. Together, we bring deep clinical expertise, professional judgment, and interdisciplinary collaboration to every care environment. Our shared commitment to professionalism, integrity, and ethical decision-making strengthens our ability to deliver safe, compassionate, and high-quality care for every patient, across every setting, every time.

Exemplary Clinical Practice advancing exceptional patient care.

Leadership

Administrators

Jessica Cuellar
Jessica Cuellar, BS
Administrative Officer II
Diana Ramirez
Diana Ramirez, MSW
Administrative Office II - Palliative Care Program

Clinical Nurse Specialists

Clinical Nurse Specialists are expert clinicians who advance safe, evidence-informed, and compassionate care for patients and families. They support nursing teams, guide practice improvements, and strengthen the overall quality of care across the health system.

Cardiac

Olena Svetlov Clinical Nurse Specialist Cardiac

Olena Svetlov, DNP, RN, BA, AGNP/CNS, CCRN, PHN, NE, FCNS

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Specialty: Cardiac, Adult
Hospital Affiliation: Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center 
Professional Governance: Evidence-Based Practice Council

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Critical Care

MaryLawanson
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Mary Lawanson-Nichols, MSN, RN, NP, CNS, CCRN

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Specialty: Adult Critical Care and Intermediate Care
Hospital Affiliation: UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center
Professional Governance: Evidence Based Practice Council - Lead Mentor

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Diabetes

Medicine

Anila Ladak
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Anila Ladak, DNP, RN, GNP-BC, CNS

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Specialty: Geriatrics
Hospital Affiliation: UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center
Professional Governance: Evidence-Based Practice Council 

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Betty Lee
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Betty Lee, MN, RN, CNS, CMSRN

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Specialty: Adult Medical Surgical
Hospital Affiliation: UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center 
Professional Governance: Evidence-Based Practice Council

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Neuroscience

Oncology

Jacqueline Redeemer Clinical Nurse Specialist Oncology

Jacqueline Redeemer, RN, MN, AOCNS

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Specialty: Solid Tumor Oncology
Hospital Affiliation:  Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center 

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Angela Yancer Clinical Nurse Specialist Oncology

Angela Yencer, MSN, APRN, CCNS, ACNS-BC, OCN

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Specialty: Hematology/Oncology, Cellular Therapy
Hospital Affiliation:  Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center 

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Operative Services

Michele Maines

Michele Maines, MSN, MSG, RN, CNL

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Specialty: PTU/PACU/PACU Boarding/TRU/MPU
Hospital Affiliation: Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

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Pain

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Susan J. Dempsey, PhD, RN, CNS, PMGT-BC

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Specialty: Pain
Professional Governance: 
Hospital Affiliation: Health System 

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Palliative Care

JeannieMeyer
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Jeannette (Jeannie) Meyer, MSN, RN, CCRN-K, CCNS, PCCN-K, ACHPN

Specialty: Palliative Care
Professional Governance: Evidence-Based Practice Council - Chair, Research and Innovations Council
Hospital Affiliation: Health System 

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Pediatrics

Perinatal

Julia Chou Clinical Nurse Specialist Perinatal

Julia Chou, DNP, RN, CNS, AGCNS-BC, RNC-OB

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Specialty: Perinatal
Professional Governance: Evidence-Based Practice Council
Hospital Affiliation: Health System 

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Surgical

ManinderJasdhaul
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Maninder (Mandy) Jasdhaul, MSN, RN, ACNS-BC

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Specialty: Surgical Services
Hospital Affiliation: UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center 
Professional Governance: Evidence-Based Practice Council - Mentor 

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Jasper Sanchez
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Jasper Sanchez, MSN, RN, CNS, CCRN-K, CNRN, SCRN, AGCNS-BC

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Specialty: Adult Surgical Services
Hospital Affiliation: Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
Professional Governance: Evidence-Based Practice Council

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Wound Ostomy [Enterostomal Care]

Transplant