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
Senior Vice President & Chief Nurse Executive
Bonnie R. Jenson, MSN, RN
Chief Nursing Officer, Hospitals
Karrie Boss, DNP, RN, APRN, ACCNS-AG, CCRN-K
System Director, Evidence-Based Practice
Sandy Germano, BSN, RN, NE-BC
Manager, Quality, Patient Care Services
Karen B. Steiner, MSN, RN, NE-BC, NPD-BC
System Director, Nursing Professional Practice
Clinical Leaders
Kylene Mesaros MSN, APRN, ACCNS-AG, CCCRN
Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist
Rebecca Varkett MSN, APRN, AGCNS-BC, CMSRN
Med-Surg/Tele Clinical Nurse Specialist
Megan Hignight MSN, APRN, ACCNS-AG
Emergency Department Clinical Nurse Specialist
Clinical Nurse Specialist Interns
Allison Plata BSN, RN, CMSRNAmy 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