Nursing

Magnet® Pillar

Excellence in Nursing

We uphold a shared commitment to world-class nursing excellence. Through the principles of the Magnet® Model, we champion professional autonomy, exemplary practice, and structures that empower us to achieve superior patient outcomes. We honor our responsibility to lead, advocate, and elevate the profession of nursing.

Supporting the nursing excellence journey and innovation to enhance the patient experience.

Our Magnet® Journey

Leadership

Jessica Phillips
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Jessica M. Phillips, PhD, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, NPD-BC

Executive Director, Nursing Practice, Education, and Research

Magnet® Program Director

Hospital Affiliation: Health System
Professional Governance: Evidence-Based Practice Council, Professional Development Council

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Magnet® Program Coordinators

The Nursing Practice Outcomes and Magnet® Program Coordinator supports professional practice, shared governance, and nursing quality initiatives across the system. They help ensure that our patients receive consistently safe, evidence-based, and compassionate care.

Dahlia Maldonado

Dahlia Maldonado, BSN, RN-BC

Nursing Practice Outcomes & Magnet® Program Coordinator

Hospital Affiliation: UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center 
Professional Governance: Unity in Diversity Council, Research and Innovation Council

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Liezl Meyer UCLA Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital Magnet Coordinator

Liezl Meyer, BSN, RN, NC-BC

Nursing Practice Outcomes & Magnet® Program Coordinator

Hospital Affiliation: UCLA Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital
Professional Governance: (coming soon)

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Heather Robertson RRUCLA Magnet Program Coordinator

Heather Robertson, MSN, RN, CNL

Nursing Practice Outcomes & Magnet® Program Coordinator

Hospital Affiliation: Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
Professional Governance: (coming soon)

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Center-Supported
Nursing Excellence Recognition