“Nestle Vitug exemplifies the characteristics of an excellent nurse. She has integrity, competence, commitment, and the communication skills that set her apart,” said Eugenia Ventura, MSN, RN, CMSRN, Vitug’s teammate at the Kaiser Permanente Vallejo Medical Center.
Nestle Vitug, MSN-NI, RN, PCCN, SNIV, known to colleagues as “Twinkle,” is the new magnet program director for the Kaiser Permanente Vallejo Medical Center and a 17-year Kaiser Permanente employee.
Inspiration for Nursing
“My father, a physician, weekend charity medical consultations to indigent patients and free medications gifted from medical representatives deeply influenced me. This experience significantly inspired me to pursue a career in health care,” said Vitug.
Her teammates also inspire her, and she mentors many of them. “True inspiration comes from my nursing colleagues — the immense, often untapped potential within them.”
“It’s gratifying to help uncover and nurture this talent through my mentoring, watching it flourish into innovative solutions that propel our profession forward,” said Vitug.
Leading with Purpose
Vitug found her true purpose through the Voice of Nursing — “Empowering her colleagues to strive for nursing excellence and highlighting the exemplary work of the many dedicated nurses in our hospital,” she recalls.
“Our council and nurse leaders propelled Vallejo to become the first Kaiser Permanente facility in Northern California to achieve Magnet designation,” said Vitug.
“Her strong communication skills, backed by a master’s degree in informatics, and her knowledge in medical telemetry make her a trusted expert in disseminating important information for the patient through different user-friendly systems,” said Ventura.
“Additionally, her knowledge in medical telemetry makes her one of our experts who teaches refresher courses in code blue and cardiovascular topics during the annual nursing skills day,” adds Ventura.
Delivering Care Excellence
Vitug’s passion for nursing is encapsulated by a quote from American entrepreneur Andy Dunn, “Passion provides a purpose, but data drives the direction.”