Nursing Professional Development Specialist Team

Leadership

Jessica M. Phillips

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

Interim Executive Director, Nursing Practice, Education, and Research

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

Kissy Vasquez

Kissy Vasquez

Administrative Officer

Education: AA Liberal Arts & Sciences; BS Business Administration & Management, WGU, completion December 2023
Professional Governance: Professional Development Council
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Jeff Zarate

Jeff Zarate

Simulation Associate

Nursing Professional Development Specialists

Kelley Anderson

Kelley Anderson, MSN-Ed, RN, NPD-BC

Nursing Professional Development Specialist

Programs: Relationship-based Care, Professional Governance
Hospital Affiliation: Health System 
Professional Governance: Nursing Executive Council, Evidence-Based Practice Council, Professional Development Council, Transformational Leadership Collaborative
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Jade Cruz

Jade Cruz, MSN-Ed, RN

Nursing Professional Development Specialist

Programs: Electrocardiogram, Preceptor Development, Student Placement
Hospital Affiliation: Health System 
Professional Governance: Evidence-Based Practice Council, Professional Development Council, Unity in Diversity Council
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Kathleen Feldman

Kathleen Feldman, MSN, RN, NPD-BC

Accredited Provider Program Director, Nursing Professional Development Specialist

Programs: Continuing Nursing Education, Certification, Cornerstone Learning Management System
Hospital Affiliation: Health System 
Professional Governance: Evidence-Based Practice Council, Professional Development Council, Research and Innovation Council
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Chia-Yen (Cathy) Li

Chia-Yen (Cathy) Li , Ed.D, MSN, RN, PHCNS-BC, CHSE, NPD-BC, EBP-C

Nursing Professional Development Specialist

Programs: Nursing Simulation Program, Nurse Residency Program, Nurse Residency Mentor Program
Hospital Affiliation: Health System 
Professional Governance: Evidence-Based Practice Council, Professional Development Council
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Kristine Traxler

Kristine Traxler, MSN-Ed, RN

Nursing Professional Development Specialist

Programs: Clinical Educator, In-Servicing, Initial and Annual Competencies, Nursing Orientation
Hospital Affiliation: Health System 
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Julie Gaspar

Julie Gaspar, BSN, RN, PCCN

Nursing Professional Development Practitioner

Programs: Patient Education
Affiliation: Health System
Professional Governance: Evidence-Based Practice Council, New Knowledge and Innovation Council, New Knowledge and Innovation Council, Professional Development Council, Research and Innovation Council, Unity in Diversity Council
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