Health care is rapidly evolving, and nursing must advance by integrating new knowledge. This progress relies on applying emerging evidence and conducting research where gaps exist. Nursing research improves clinical outcomes, patient safety, and operational efficiency. To foster a culture of inquiry, health care organizations need strong infrastructure to support research initiatives.
At Kaiser Permanente Fresno, nurses benefit from well-defined structures and processes that support research at local, regional (Kaiser Permanente Northern California) and national levels. These systems provide resources, mentorship, and encouragement, ensuring nurses in every role can actively engage in research.
Fresno nurses participate in research and evidence-based practice (EBP) in a variety of forums. Quality and performance improvement projects involving the use of EBP are completed in unit-based councils and committees. The Nursing Professional Development (NPD) Council in Fresno also includes a subcommittee solely focused on research and EBP.
Kaiser Permanente Fresno encourages and supports external dissemination of research and EBP projects. The 2025 dissemination opportunities are detailed below:
| Dissemination Topic | Presentation Type | Location | Presenter |
| Re brilliancy | Panel
Poster |
2025 Research &
Innovation Academy Conference Pleasanton, CA
California Association of Clinical Nurse Specialist – Santa Monica, CA
|
Adrienne Barraza, MSN, RN, CCRN, CPAN, Clinical Nurse
Krystal Pombo, MSN, RN, AGCNS-BC, MEDSURG-BC, Nurse Educator |
| Implementation of a Geriatric Care Cart | Poster | ||
| Role of the CNS in implementing and sustaining a delirium prevention and early intervention program | Podium | American Delirium Society, Nashville, TN | Leticia Rincon, AND, RN, Clinical Nurse |
| Culture of Engagement in Geriatric Specific Acute Care Education | Podium | American Delirium Society, Nashville, TN | Krystal Pombo, MSN, RN, AGCNS-BC, MEDSURG-BC, Nurse Educator |
| Enhancing Infant Discharge Education: A Quality Improvement Initiative Leveraging Technology to Improve Patient Perceptions and Utilization of Online Resources | Poster | American College of Surgeons – San Diego, CA | Vanessa Matcham, BSN, RN, GERO-BC, PCCN, Clinical Nurse |
| Mastering Ultrasound-guided IV for DIVA (Difficult Venous Access) in the Inpatient Units | Poster | 2025 Research &
Innovation Academy Conference
Pleasanton, CA Nursing World Conference Orlando, FL |
Jennifer Wong, BSN, RN, RNC-BC, Clinical Nurse
DeAnna Ybarra, MSN, RN, CNS, RNC-NIC, Nurse Educator |
| Making Difficult Airway Less Difficult with Monthly Drills | Podium
Published in the Case Study repository for the ACS webpage
Poster
|
American College of Surgeons, San Diego, CA
2025 Research & Innovation Academy Conference Pleasanton, CA
|
Cristina Pechardo, MSN, RN, CEN, MICN, Nurse Educator
Paul Laygo, BSN, RN, CCRN, Clinical Nurse |
| CCU: Innovation in Teaching Strategies during Annual Competencies to Enhance Learning and Engagement | Poster | American College of Surgeons, San Diego, CA | Cristina Pechardo, MSN, RN, CEN, MICN, Nurse Educator |
| Poster | NPD Summit – UCSF | Davone Phetsomphou, BSN, RN, Clinical Nurse
Cristina Pechardo, MSN, RN, CEN, MICN, Nurse Educator
Marichelle Bustamante, MSN, RN, ACNPC-AG, CCRN, GERO-BC, Clinical Nurse
Maika Vang, MSN, RN, FNP, Clinical Nurse |