Kaiser Permanente Vallejo Medical Center celebrates the outstanding achievements of Eileen Lang MSN, RN and Karla Gutierrez, recognized for their leadership.  

The Vallejo Medical Center proudly celebrated the first anniversary of achieving Magnet designation, marking its place in history as the first Kaiser Permanente hospital in Northern California to earn this prestigious honor.

Eugenia “Gene” Ventura ,MSN, RN, AMSN has distinguished herself as a transformational leader and innovator in nursing, leaving a lasting impact through her work on the 7th edition of the Scope and Standards of Medical-Surgical Nursing Practice.

Behind every successful hospital lies a team of dedicated professionals whose tireless work ensures smooth operations and exceptional patient care.

On October 29, 2024, Kaiser Permanente nurses participated in the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano's Second Annual Staff Health and Wellness Fair in Fairfield.

This highly anticipated one-day event at the Vallejo Medical Center was spearheaded by Joanna Nielson, RN.

In a proactive effort to enhance disaster preparedness, a collaborative team from Vallejo’s Emergency Department identified critical gaps in readiness for mass casualty incidents.

Following the historic achievement of securing the first Magnet designation among 21 Kaiser facilities in Northern California, the Voice of Nursing (VON) propelled into 2024 with renewed energy, focusing on engagement, growth, and innovation.

Named after Soteria, the Greek goddess of safety and protection, this prestigious recognition underscores our unwavering commitment to patient safety and excellence in care.

Gamification, the integration of game elements into non-game environments, is emerging as a powerful strategy in nursing education.

Piloted in 4East, the "Roadmap to Home" communication boards aim to enhance patient involvement by providing a clear, visual guide to their care journey.

With the rapidly growing population of adults aged 65 and older admitted in Kaiser Permanente Vallejo, the Geriatric Symposium emerged as a critical initiative to elevate care for older adults.

Amid the ebb and flow of hospital operations, the lobby was transformed into a sanctuary of joy and inspiration as local nurse talent and musician Tunde Lasode BSN, RN of 4 West, performed alongside graceful ballerinas.

Kaiser Permanente nurses demonstrated their commitment to creating and sustaining a culture of excellence by advancing their professional practice through earning advanced degrees, moving to the next level of the clinical ladder, obtaining national board certification, and graduating from the nurse residency program.

Lawonda Brown-Lucas, DNP, RN spearheaded the Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity Committee while serving as a frontline nurse in the Family Birthing Center.

Nurses at the Vallejo Medical Center shared many evidence-based practice and research projects in 2024

In 2024, Kaiser Permanente Vallejo Medical Center’s Perioperative Department launched the Phase 2 Project, a collaborative initiative aimed at improving efficiency and enhancing the patient experience in outpatient surgeries utilizing Local MAC or regional blocks.

The Good Catch Initiative is an innovative program emphasizing prevention and safety within the workplace.

A research study by Vallejo nurses looks at strengthening relationship mutuality and lowering stress in the caregiver and care recipient who has a disabling injury or illness through gardening.

A nurse-driven initiative in the Emergency Department has revolutionized care for hard-stick patients by reducing delays in treatment and improving patient satisfaction.

Focused on implementing uninterrupted skin-to-skin contact (SSC) within the first hour of life post-cesarean delivery, the initiative addressed a significant practice gap affecting breastfeeding outcomes.  

The Adult Services tackled the rising issue of medical device-related pressure injuries with a targeted project focusing on nasogastric tubes and BiPAP masks.

Melanie Baccay BSN, RN, PHN pioneers TIMERS wound assessment framework integration, highlighting the crucial intersection of clinical care and social determinants in wound healing.

Established in early 2024, the Clinical Decision Area (CDA) was created to improve patient throughput and address the growing needs of the community.

The Nurse Residency Cohort 10 sharpened their critical thinking and response skills through hands-on training with the new SimMan during code blue and rapid response simulations facilitated by Critical Care Nursing Professional Development Specialist, Ruben Lopez, BSN, RN CCRN, SCRN.

Kaiser Permanente Vallejo proudly joined fellow Magnet-designated hospitals at an exclusive Kaiser Permanente luncheon, hosted by Executive Vice President Janet Liang, during the 2024 Magnet Conference in New Orleans.

A powerhouse team of seven medical-surgical nurses from 5East spearheaded their Unit Practice Council, achieving an incredible 100% RN Excellence Survey response rate in just five days!

Voice of Nursing (VON) nurses channel their inner 'hungry reindeer' in a fun and interactive game.

Glory Nwaoha, MSN, RN, 5West, is driving efforts for regulatory compliance around timely pain reassessment.

Kaiser Permanente Vallejo proudly celebrated the graduation and pinning of our newest NICHE Geriatric Resource Nurses (GRNs) and Geriatric Patient Care Technicians (PCTs).

The Victory Award concluded 2024 by honoring 5 East in December for achieving an outstanding 96th percentile in Likely to Recommend (LTR), demonstrating their commitment to 5-star patient care.