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San Leandro Coordinating Council

Coordinating Council 2024 accomplishments

  • IMPACT Council By-Laws – voted in July 2024.
  • Completed 4-part Caring Science Series on IMPACT Day.
  • Badge Recognition Process initiative to include degrees and credentials on all badges.

Coordinating Council chairs

Kristina Sims

Kristina Sims, BSN, BS, RN, CNOR
Staff Nurse IV, Operating Room
Robotics Service Line Coordinator
IMPACT Coordinating Council Chair

Jessica Ramos

Jessica Ramos, BSN, RN
Staff Nurse II, ICU
IMPACT Coordinating Council Chair-Elect

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Supporting the future of San Leandro nursing

Mentoring is a hallmark of professional practice and transformational leadership that inspires, empowers, and develops leaders at all levels of nursing. Several nurse leaders supported the future of nursing by serving as a mentor to nurses new to their practice.

Mentors

Sharon Hampton, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, Caritas Coach®
Chief Nurse Executive

Diana Zhen-Davis, MSN, RN, PHN, CCRN, Caritas Coach®
Magnet Program Director

Jimmie Nickelberry, MSN, RN, Caritas Coach
Nursing Operations Director

Vanessa Strief, MSN, RN, CNL
PACU Nurse Manager

Mentees

Kelly St.John, BSN, RN, OB-RNC
Staff Nurse III, L&D Unit

Jan Isaiah Garcia, BSN, RN, CEN
PCCM, UR-Discharge Planning

Maria Weed, BSN, RN, RNC, MNN
Staff Nurse IV, Post Partum Unit

Alexis McLaughlin, BSN, RN, RNC-NIC
Staff Nurse II, NICU

Kristina Sims, BSN, BS, RN, CNOR
Staff Nurse IV, OR

Saba Bayanzai, MSN, RN, Caritas Coach®
Assistant Nurse Manager, 5th Floor Med/Tele

Tara Batth, DNP, RN
Nurse Manager, Utilization Management

Kristin Mei Dizon, RN

Karen Vassell, MSN, RN, FNP
Assistant Nurse Manager, Post Partum Unit

Sandip Kaur, MSN, RN
Nurse Manager, ICU/ 2West

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San Leandro nurses soar to new heights in their practice

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.

Specialty Training

L&D

Natalya Liauw, BSN, RN
Khristine De Vega, BSN, RN
Maria Guillena, BSN, RN
Sarah Manderville, BSN, RN
Bernadette Salas, RN
Kimberly Santos, BSN, RN

ICU

Prabhsangam Gill, BSN, RN
Deanna Jiang, BSN, RN
Peiqi Li, MBA, BSN, RN
Kevin Timm, BSN, RN
Parminder Kaur, BSN, RN

Nurse Residency graduates

Cohort 8

Betty Wong, BSN, RN
Staff Nurse I, 4th Floor Med Surg

Gian Pinzon, BSN, RN
Staff Nurse I, 4th Floor Med Surg

Kristel Bales, BSN, RN
Staff Nurse I, 5th Floor Med/Tele

Madiha Hakeem, BSN, RN
Staff Nurse I, 4th Floor Med Surg

Patrick Schep, BSN, RN
Staff Nurse I, 5th Floor Med/Tele

Ramsey Hsu, BSN, RN
Staff Nurse I, 5th Floor Med/Tele

Cohort 9

Areej Abed, BSN, RN
Staff Nurse I, 5th Floor Med/Tele

Cameron Thollaug, BSN, RN
Staff Nurse I, 4th Floor Med Surg

Elwyn Diaz-Cortes, BSN, RN
Staff Nurse I, 4th Floor Med Surg

Emily Ubamos, BSN, RN
Staff Nurse I, 4th Floor Med Surg

Jing Wang, BSN, RN
Staff Nurse I, 5th Floor Med/Tele

Priscilla Kagya, BSN, RN
Staff Nurse I, 5th Floor Med/Tele

Rabia Akram, RN
Staff Nurse I, 5th Floor Med/Tele

Reichel Dizon, BSN, RN
Staff Nurse I, 5th Floor Med/Tele

Vianey Puentes, BSN, RN
Staff Nurse I, 4th Floor Med Surg

Cohort 10
Teresa Ramos Gonzalez, BSN, RN
Staff Nurse I, 4th Floor Med Surg

Sona (Pushpdeep) Furst, BSN, RN
Staff Nurse I, 4th Floor Med Surg

Yoonsook Na, BSN, RN
Staff Nurse I, 5th Floor Med/Tele

Simran Hundal, BSN, RN
Staff Nurse I, 4th Floor Med Surg

Cassandra Caron, RN
Staff Nurse I, 5th Floor Med/Tele

Jacqueline Liang, BSN, RN
Staff Nurse I, 4th Floor Med Surg

Kathryn Gutierrez, RN
Staff Nurse I, 5th Floor Med/Tele

Career Ladder advancements

Clinical Nurse 4

MacDonald, Cassondra Bower
Neo-Natal ICU Unit -1

Catbagan, Raymond J.
Emergency

Vilain, Grace S.
Emergency

Lagmay, Llewelyn Faith PEREZ
Intensive Care Unit- 1

Ferrer, Anna C
Operating Room-1

Davis, Meghan Elizabeth
Adult Primary Care-Unit A

Camero, Angelica Ann Lorena
Intensive Care Unit- 1

Lelis, Elaine SIATON
Neo-Natal ICU Unit -1

Inoue, Michelle S
Intensive Care Unit- 1

Lam, Angela A
Oncology

Clinical Nurse 3

Meneces, Maureen Faye Magpusao
Neo-Natal ICU Unit -1

Vu, Brittany Nicole
Gastroenterology

Wong, Cynthia
Emergency

Pineda, Camille R
Operating Room-1

Long, Huayi
Labor & Delivery-General

Krunglevich, Jennifer M.
Med/Tele Unit 2

Escobin, JoAnn
Emergency

Truong, Angela Hanh T
Recovery

Curtis, Kelsey A.
Operating Room-1

Ghelerter, Corrina Ann
Neo-Natal ICU Unit -1

Lowe, Natalie Elise
Labor & Delivery-General

Bondoc, Marianne Bautista
Recuperation Skills Training

Agarwal, Nisha Watson
General Surgery

Newton, Vernon Albert
Recovery

Lee, Joy Anne Gaoiran
Labor & Delivery-General

Mejia, Jonathan F
Operating Room-1

Huey, Stephanie Cindy
Neo-Natal ICU Unit -1

Candari, Emilyn Kaye B
Labor & Delivery-General

St John, Kelly Lynn
Labor & Delivery-General

Guinto, Merissa Marei
Intensive Care Unit- 1

Olympia, Janette P
Acute Care-Obstetrics Unit-1

Win, Hla
Med/Tele Unit 2

Lu, Van Nhim
Labor & Delivery-General

Bandele, Funmilayo Victoria
Labor & Delivery-General

Louie, Leanne
Labor & Delivery-General

Yaseng, Michelle
Labor & Delivery-General

Okhomina, Orobosa L
Emergency

Murillo, Carley
Med/Tele Unit 2

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Early mobility crucial to short- and long-term recovery

Walking ventilated critical care patients, also known as early mobility, is a crucial intervention that offers numerous benefits for both short- and long-term recovery. Prolonged bed rest in the ICU can lead to muscle atrophy, including respiratory and skeletal muscles, as well as complications like deep vein thrombosis (DVT), ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP), and ICU-acquired weakness. Early ambulation helps maintain muscle strength, improve circulation, enhance lung function, and reduce the risk of these complications. It also promotes better oxygenation, reduces the likelihood of lung collapse (atelectasis), and supports cardiovascular health.

Beyond physical benefits, walking ventilated patients improves mental well-being by reducing the risk of delirium, anxiety, and depression, fostering a sense of engagement and independence. Studies show that mobilizing ventilated patients can shorten ICU and hospital stays, accelerate recovery, and reduce the long-term effects of post-intensive care syndrome (PICS), which impacts physical, cognitive, and emotional health. With proper precautions and a multidisciplinary team to ensure safety, early mobility is an essential practice that significantly improves patient outcomes and quality of life.

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Redesigned Patient Care Services orientation

In early Spring 2024 the Nursing Professional Development Specialist collaborated to redesign the existing process to align with adult learning theory. Patient Care Services Orientation for clinical personnel is now spread over a 3-day period. Orientees are informed each day of PCSO will build on and reinforce the materials in different but important ways.

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The Geri-Cart as part of the Senior Surgical Care program

The Geriatric Cart, or Geri-Cart, was created as part of the Senior Surgical Care Program (SSCP) on 3 Med/Surg at Kaiser Permanente San Jose. The SSCP is a care initiative by Kaiser Permanente Northern California designed to improve the quality outcomes for patients aged 75 and older who are considering surgery.

One of the program’s primary goals is to reduce post-surgical cognitive and functional decline. The Geri-Cart was developed to store items that can assist with mental exercises, re-orientation, and delirium prevention while patients are hospitalized. Initially intended for SSCP patients, the Geri-Cart has proven beneficial to the broader older adult population on 3 Med/Surg, including those hospitalized for reasons other than surgery. Nurses on the 3rd floor now utilize the items in the Geri-Cart when they believe it will add value to the care of their older adult patients.

New-Hospital

New San Jose Medical Center breaks ground

In 2024, Kaiser Permanente broke ground on a new 303-bed hospital at its San Jose site, set to open in 2029. The project involves demolishing the existing 50-year-old hospital and constructing a state-of-the-art facility. Designed by Stance Architecture, the new hospital will feature a six-story building, a 35,000-square-foot energy center, and a five-level parking structure. The energy center and service yard are integral to the project’s focus on sustainability and operational efficiency, aligning with the Magnet Model’s transformational leadership. The new hospital will enhance healthcare services in the San Jose community by providing modern facilities and improved patient care. Although the project will result in the removal of 130 trees, it represents a significant transformation of the local healthcare landscape. By 2029, the project will reflect Kaiser Permanente’s long-term commitment to high-quality healthcare and embody transformational leadership principles, driving innovation and community impact.

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San Jose nurses soar to new heights in their practice

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.

Nursing degrees earned

Megan Sales, MSN, RN
Emergency Department

Myrna Bernardo, MSN, RN
ASU

Mare Villanueva, MSN, RN, CCRN, CPAN
Quality and Patient Safety

An Nham, MSN, RN
Telemetry

Nurse Residency graduates

Gwyneth Cruz, RN
Telemetry

Guadalupe Lopez Galvez, BSN, RN
Med/Surg

Kareen Lopez, BSN, RN
Med/Surg

Anthony Pebley, BSN, RN
Med/Surg

Linda Shauri, BSN, RN
Med/Surg

Avinash Shergill, BSN, RN
Telemetry

Trixia Manuel, BSN, RN
Med/Surg

Boren Taing, BSN, RN
Med/Surg

Adriana Guinea, BSN, RN
Telemetry

Huong Nguyen, BSN, RN
Med/Surg

Jesse Ruiz Torres, BSN, RN
Med/Surg

Specialty Training Program graduates

Intensive Care Unit

Arthur Macato, BSN, RN
Lindsey Parks, BSN, RN
Marisol Rodriguez, BSN, RN, PCCN
Kyle Daniels, BSN, RN

Maternal Child

Ramjit Gill, BSN, RN
Kimberly Hayes
Kristine Meyer, BSN, RN

Board certifications

Richard Dansereau, MSN, RN, NPD-BC
Magnet Program Director

Chi Mai, BSN, RN, CCRN, CNL
PACU

Dominica DeAngelo, MSN, RN
Emergency Department Director

Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) training programs

Foundations of EBP

Cuong Pham, MSN, RN, PHNA-BC
Med/Surg

Tracey Monahan, BSN, RN
Telemetry

Megan Sales, MSN, RN
Emergency Department

Emily Zamora, BSN, RN
Med/Surg

Tia Verches, BSN, RN, CCRN
ICU

Irenne Scarani, BSN, RN
Telemetry

Barbara Liska, RN, CCRN
ICU

Nicole Corpron, BSN, RN
ICU

Jaclyn Kieper, RN
L&D

Mark Chen, BSN, RN
Telemetry

Serina Anaya, BSN, RN
ASU

EBP Mentor Training Workshop

Richard Dansereau, MSN, RN, NPD-BC
Magnet Program Director

Leading a Culture of EBP

Luis Barberia, DNP, RN, NPD-BC
Nursing Professional Development Director

Leadership training programs

Academy for Interdisciplinary Leadership

Marshanell Wright, DNP, RN
Clinical Adult Nursing Director

Leading Caring in Healing Environments

Middle Management Institute

David Abriz, BSN, RN
ASU

Excellence in Nursing Professional Development

Feliciano Posadas, MSN, RN, CNOR
Nursing Professionals Development Specialist

Career Ladder advancements

Clinical Nurse 4

Kamilla Leonczuk, BSN, RN
Post Partum

Dave Magno, MSN, RN
L&D

Clinical Nurse 3

Halina Bialy, RN, CCRN
L&D

Mark Chen, BSN, RN
Telemetry 7S

Diem Phuong Mararac, BSN, RN, CCRN
ICU

Pamela Polson, BSN, RN
PACU

Anthony Francis, RN
PACU

Julianne Aldridge, BSN, RN
MOR

Panastorn Ruchit, BSN, RN
Telemetry 7S

Lucita Bautista, BSN, RN
Med/Surg

Maria Alvarado, RN
Med/Surg

Jose Argumedo
Telemetry 7S, RN

Liza Pineda, BSN, RN
Med/Surg

Felicia Wright, RN
MOR

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Supporting the future of San Jose nursing

Mentoring is a hallmark of professional practice and transformational leadership that inspires, empowers, and develops leaders at all levels of nursing. Several nurse leaders supported the future of nursing by serving as a mentor to nurses new to their practice.

Mentors

Alejandro Valencia, RN
Main OR

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San Francisco nurses soar to new heights in their practice

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.

Career Ladder advancements

Clinical Nurse 4

New
Maileen Ranjo, BSN, RN
Sandy Lee, BSN, RN
Mary Lee, BSN, RN
Huey Cheng, BSN, RN
Amanda Crockett, ADN, RN
Jennifer Dash, BSN, RN
Rachelle Llagas, BSN, RN, AORN

Renewal
Bernadette Farrell, BSN, RN, CLC
Amelia Driscoll, MSN, RN
Ernesto San Agustin Jr, BSN, RN
Amy Ching, ADN, RN, CCRN
Chi Zhang, BSN, RN

Clinical Nurse 3

New
Aileen Dukes, BSN, RN
Ying Huang, RN
Brooks Walker, BSN, CCRN
Dara Engel, RN
Evangelyne Lau, BSN, RN
Heath Diaz, BSN, RN
Kendall Chase, BSN, RN, CCRN
Karen Tran, RN
Kim Zabat, BSN, RN
Lynn Lam, BSN, RN
Maureen Browne, RN
Mona Chang, MSN, RN
Mei Yang, BSN, RN
Natalie Cheang, BSN, RN
Siu Wong, BSN, RN, CCRN
Tracy Guo, ADN, RN
Tonya Hartman, BSN, RN
Anna Wong, RN
Claudia Uribe, BSN, RN
Jessica Gallagher, RN
Leslie Taylor, BSN, RN
Peter Kilgallen, BSN,RN
Rossana Manalang, RN
Alex Ryvkin, BSN, RN
Brian Diaz, BSN, RN
Havilah Smith, BSN, RN
Kao Thao, BSN, RN
Michelle Kelly, BSN, RN, CCRN
Ronnie Dela Cruz, BSN, RN
Vivian Wong, BSN, RN, CFPN, Medsurg-BC
Kelly Beasley, BSN, RN

Renewal
Nelly Mondejar, BSN, RN
Lawrence Yee, BSN, RN
Vanessa Peace, ADN, RN
Christie Roberts, BSN, RN
Leslie Damian, BSN, RN
Lorena Alaman, BSN, RN

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