Nursing Professional Development Pillar
Strengthening Skills. Inspiring Growth. Advancing Care.
Nursing Professional Development at UCLA Health strengthens the expertise, confidence, and growth of every nurse across the system. Through systemwide and population-specific education, orientation, competency development, professional governance, and certification support, we prepare nurses to deliver evidence-based, safe, and compassionate care. We further elevate practice by designing learning experiences tailored to inpatient teams and the diverse patient populations we serve, cultivating a competent, confident, and adaptable nursing workforce.
Cultivating professional growth to advance exceptional patient care.
Leadership
Kathleen Feldman, MBA, MSN, RN, NPD-BC
Administrators
Specialty Areas
Nursing Professional Development Practitioner/Specialist - Health System
Nursing Professional Development Practitioners and Specialists enhance clinical excellence by designing meaningful learning experiences, supporting transitions into practice, and aligning education with the evolving needs of the system. With a commitment to improving population health through role competence, we empower clinicians at every stage to provide safe, compassionate, and exceptional care.
Education
Kelley Anderson, MSN-Ed, RN, NPD-BC
Allison E. Boyrer, EdD, MS, BSN, RN
Renee LaBrier, MSN, RN, NPD-BC
Chia-Yen (Cathy) Li , Ed.D, MSN, RN, PHCNS-BC, CHSE, NPD-BC, EBP-C
Kristine Traxler, MSN-Ed, RN
Genna Amado, MSN-Ed, RN, OCN
Cardiac
Sangyoung (Choi) Yu-Choi, MSN-Ed, RN, PCCN-K, NPD-BC
Critical Care
Angelika Kerr, MSN, RN, CCRN, CNL, CPN
Natasha Okonkwo, DNP, RN, SCRN
Open Position
Emergency
Ruth Arellano dela Cruz, RN, Ed D
Open Position
Medicine
Erica Charlene Flores, MSN, RN, PCCN
Daisy Samonte, MSN, RN, CCRN, CSC, CMC
Operative Services
Janeth A. Garcia, MSN, RN, CNOR
Kharen Palacio, MSN, RN, CNOR
Sherilee Sagucio, MSN, RN, CNOR
Kayla Santiago, MSN-Ed, RN, CEN, CPAN
Psychiatry
Bob Bencangey, DNP, PMHRN-BC, CEN
Lisette Espana, MAN, PMHRN-BC
