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Meet Our Team

The Center for Clinical Inquiry team consists of experienced leaders who offer expert guidance and support in aligning current practice with the best available scientific evidence. Team members also mentor staff in EBP, process improvement and research methodology.

Administrative Leaders

Penelope F. Gorsuch, DNP, RN, EBP-C, NEA-BC, FACHE

Penelope F. Gorsuch, DNP, RN, EBP-C, NEA-BC, FACHE

Senior Vice President & Chief Nurse Executive
Bonnie R. Jenson, MSN, RN

Bonnie R. Jenson, MSN, RN

Chief Nursing Officer, Hospitals
Karrie Boss, DNP, RN, APRN, ACCNS-AG, CCRN-K

Karrie Boss, DNP, RN, APRN, ACCNS-AG, CCRN-K

System Director, Evidence-Based Practice
Sandy Germano, BSN, RN, NE-BC

Sandy Germano, BSN, RN, NE-BC

Manager, Quality, Patient Care Services
Karen B. Steiner, MSN, RN, NE-BC, NPD-BC

Karen B. Steiner, MSN, RN, NE-BC, NPD-BC

System Director, Nursing Professional Practice

Clinical Leaders

Kylene Mesaros MSN, APRN, ACCNS-AG, CCCRN

Kylene Mesaros MSN, APRN, ACCNS-AG, CCCRN

Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist
Rebecca Varkett MSN, APRN, AGCNS-BC, CMSRN

Rebecca Varkett MSN, APRN, AGCNS-BC, CMSRN

Med-Surg/Tele Clinical Nurse Specialist
Megan Hignight MSN, APRN, ACCNS-AG

Megan Hignight MSN, APRN, ACCNS-AG

Emergency Department Clinical Nurse Specialist

Clinical Nurse Specialist Interns

Allison Plata BSN, RN, CMSRN
Amy Childs BSN, RN, CCRN
Lianne Heil BSN, RN
Crystal Gauder BSN, RN

RN Educators, Hospitals

Allison Angell MSN, RN
Kathy Hale BSN, RN
Barb Leeder BSN, RN, VA-BC

Magnet Program Managers

Christine Benson MSN, RN, NPD-BC
Tiffany Dillon MSN, RN, CMSRN, NE-BC

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