Pulse Check with Dr. Kimberly Long

In this episode of Pulse Check, Dr. Kimberly Long sits down with Dr. Heather Resseger, Senior Vice President, Chief Hospital Operations Officer, and Chief Nursing Officer at NorthBay Health, to explore the evolving role of nurse leaders in shaping the future of healthcare. Heather shares her leadership journey from bedside nursing to the executive suite and reflects on the experiences that broaden...

In this episode of Pulse Check with Dr. Kimberly Long , Dr. Long sits down with Debra A. Flores, a seasoned healthcare executive and nurse leader with more than four decades of leadership experience across complex health systems. Debra shares the defining moments that shaped her leadership journey - from early mentors who recognized her potential, to navigating personal loss, leading through the c...

What does it take to go from ICU nurse to hospital CEO? In this episode of Pulse Check, Dr. Kimberly Long sits down with Dr. Danielle Gabele, Chief Executive Officer of Ventura County Medical Center and Santa Paula Hospital, to discuss her unconventional journey into nursing leadership, the mentors who shaped her career, and the lessons she has learned leading at the highest levels of healthcare....

In this episode of Pulse Check with Dr. Kimberly Long , Dr. Kimberly Long sits down with Karen Rea, MSN, FNP, CCHP, to discuss leadership, correctional nursing, workforce development, and the importance of bringing nursing voices to the executive table. Karen shares her journey from neonatal intensive care nursing to statewide correctional health leadership, including her work overseeing thousands...

In this episode of Pulse Check with Dr. Kimberly Long , Dr. Kimberly Long sits down with Garrett Chan to explore the future of nursing leadership, education, and workforce development.  Garrett shares the defining moments that shaped his journey from bedside nurse to executive leader, including the lessons he learned about leading through influence, emotional intelligence, and consensus building....

What does it really mean to lead with purpose in healthcare? On this episode of Pulse Check with Dr. Kimberly Long , Dr. Kimberly Long sits down with Joleen Lonigan to explore a leadership journey rooted in service, adaptability, and human connection. Joleen shares how her career evolved from a clear clinical path into executive leadership - and the pivotal “pulse check” moments that shaped that t...

What does it really take to lead in healthcare when the pressure never stops? In this episode of Pulse Check with Dr. Kimberly Long , Dr. Kimberly Long sits down with Wendi Thomas, Director of Patient Care Services and Nurse Executive at Shriners Children’s Northern California, to explore the realities of leadership inside today’s healthcare system. Wendi shares her 30+ year journey from emergency...

What does strong nursing leadership look like in today’s healthcare environment? In this episode of Pulse Check with Dr. Kimberly Long , Dr. Kimberly Long sits down with Theresa Murphy, Chief Nursing Officer at USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, for a thoughtful conversation on leadership, purpose, and staying grounded in high-pressure environments. Theresa shares her journey from bedside nursing to exec...

In this episode of Pulse Check with Dr. Kimberly Long , Dr. Kimberly Long sits down with Elaina McAdams, CEO of the College and University Healthcare Education Consortium, to discuss her remarkable journey from CNA and trauma nurse to healthcare executive and entrepreneur. Elaina shares the bold career decisions that led her from traditional nursing leadership into startups, venture-backed growth,...

What does it really take to grow into leadership while staying connected to your purpose? In this episode of Pulse Check with Dr. Kimberly Long , Dr. Kimberly Long sits down with Valerie Kaura, Associate Chief Nurse Officer at Redlands Community Hospital, to discuss her journey from LVN to executive leadership. Valerie shares how personal adversity shaped her calling to nursing, why mentorship cha...

Growth doesn’t happen in comfort. In this episode of Pulse Check with Dr. Kimberly Long , Dr. Terri Lynn Hunter shares her journey from emergency nursing to executive leadership - and the pivotal moments that shaped who she is today. After spending over two decades in a system where she was comfortable and thriving, Terri made a bold decision to step into the unknown. What followed was one of the...

What does it really mean to lead in healthcare without losing touch with patient care? In this episode of Pulse Check with Dr. Kimberly Long , Kimberly sits down with David Marshall, Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, to unpack a career that didn’t follow a straight line but led to powerful impact. David shares how his journey from bedside nursing to...

What happens when you say yes to opportunities you’re not fully prepared for? In this episode of Pulse Check , Dr. Kimberly Long sits down with Judie Boehmer, Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals, to unpack the pivotal moments that shaped her leadership journey. From stepping into roles outside her clinical expertise to navigating career uncertainty with in...

Leadership in healthcare often moves at a relentless pace. But the best leaders know when it’s time to pause. In this episode of Pulse Check with Dr. Kimberly Long , Kimberly sits down with Dr. Anne Marie Watkins , Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive at UCI Health and Assistant Dean of Nursing Education. Anne Marie shares how her career evolved from a pediatric ICU nurse to a healthc...

In this mini episode of Pulse Check with Dr. Kimberly Long , Dr. Long speaks with Ben Farber , Vice President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer at Eisenhower Health. Ben shares the journey that took him from bedside nursing to executive leadership, highlighting the mentors and opportunities that helped shape his career. He reflects on pivotal “pulse check” moments when evaluating...

In this episode of Pulse Check, host Dr. Kimberly Long sits down with Deborah Sober, MSN, MBA, RN, Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer at Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula. Deborah shares her remarkable 31+ year journey at the hospital - from bedside ICU nursing to leadership roles - and reflects on never imagining herself in executive leadership, yet finding deep fulfillment in su...

In this episode of Pulse Check with Dr. Kimberly Long , Kimberly sits down with Jennifer Cord, Chief Nursing Officer at Providence Mission Hospital, to discuss her inspiring journey in nursing, leadership lessons from the pandemic, and the enduring purpose that drives her work. Jennifer shares candid insights on navigating challenges, supporting care teams, and the importance of lifelong learning...

In this episode of Pulse Check with Dr. Kimberly Long , Dr. Kimberly Long sits down with Dr. Nancy Blake, a distinguished nurse scientist and recently retired Chief Nursing Officer of Los Angeles General Medical Center. Dr. Blake reflects on her remarkable 45-year career in nursing leadership, sharing insights on resilience, purpose, and navigating pivotal moments in healthcare administration. Fro...

In this episode of Pulse Check with Dr. Kimberly Long , Dr. Kimberly Long sits down with James Jackson, CEO of Alameda Health System, to discuss his 35-year journey in healthcare administration. From an unexpected pivot from clinical sciences to healthcare leadership, to moments in his career that prompted deep reflection, James shares invaluable lessons on ethics, purpose, and balancing work with...

On this episode of Pulse Check with Dr. Kimberly Long , we are honored to welcome Dr. Joy White, Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer at Legacy Health Good Samaritan Medical Center. Dr. White shares her inspiring journey from a single mother navigating life challenges to a transformational healthcare executive leading complex clinical operations. We explore pivotal moments that shaped her lead...

In this episode of Pulse Check with Dr. Kimberly Long , Kimberly sits down with Carina Menjivar, Associate Chief Nursing Officer at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, to explore the journey of leadership in healthcare. Carina shares how her diverse experiences - from bedside nursing to healthcare administration - shaped her approach to leadership, the pivotal moments that defined her style, and st...

In this episode of Pulse Check , Dr. Kimberly Long sits down with Courtnay Caufield, Associate Chief Nursing Officer at Cottage Health, to explore leadership, resilience, and the human side of nursing. Courtnay shares her journey from frontline nurse to executive leader, the pivotal moments that shaped her approach to leadership, and how she fosters trust, connection, and curiosity within her team...

In this episode of Pulse Check , Dr. Kimberly Long sits down with Karen Descent, Chief Nursing Officer at Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital, to explore her journey in nursing and leadership. Karen shares the pivotal moments that shaped her career, the lessons she’s learned about leading with heart, and the strategies she uses to stay grounded in a high-pressure field. From personal loss to professio...

In this episode of Pulse Check with Dr. Kimberly Long , Dr. Long sits down with Nicolette Fiore-Lopez, PhD, RN, CENP, FAONL, FAAN , Chief Nursing Officer at St. Charles Hospital , part of Catholic Health in Long Island, New York. Nicolette shares her leadership journey - from unexpected beginnings in nursing to more than two decades of executive leadership. She reflects on the mentors and professi...

In this episode of Pulse Check , Dr. Kimberly Long sits down with Dr. Rendi Solis , Assistant Chief Nursing Officer at Antelope Valley Medical Center, to explore what it truly means to lead with humility, purpose, and compassion in healthcare. Dr. Solis shares her journey from bedside nursing to executive leadership, pivotal moments that shaped her career, and strategies for overcoming challenges...