Election Candidate Profiles

2017 Election Candidate Profiles Nomination Committee: Maria Ducharme (Chair) Jeffrey Adams Kathy Finn Judy Hayes Kelly Nicholson Marita Prater Donna Roe Susanne Yeakel

ONL 2017-2018 Election Ballot President-Elect (3 Year Term) Terry Hudson-Jinks Secretary (2 Year Term - Vote for 1) Carolyn Hayes Lynda Walsh Rhode Island State Representative (2 Year Term Vote for 1) Lynette Alberti Angelleen Peters-Lewis Connecticut State Representative (2 Year Term Vote for 1) Janet Marseglia Catherine Stevens Massachusetts State Representative (2 Year Term Vote for 2) Kimberly Barry Julee Bolg Marie Borgella Dayna Girouard Cece Lynch Patricia Samra Vicki Sperlonga Nominating Committee (2 Year Term Vote for 3) Jean Bernhardt (MA) Tricia Ide (MA) Joshua Peltz (MA) Jennifer Thiesen (RI) Sue Whetstone (RI)

President-Elect Name: Terry Hudson-Jinks Credentials: RN, MSN, BSN, NEA-BC Title: Chief Nursing Officer & Senior Vice President Patient Care Services Email: thudson-jinks@tuftsmedicalcenter.org Organization: Tufts Medical Center ONL Secretary Bylaws Chair ICU Acuity Tool Committee American Organization of Nurse Executives Organization of Nurse Leaders of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Connecticut Society of Critical Care Medicine American Association of OR Nurses Society of Critical Care Medicine As the Organization of Nurse Leaders, we need to embrace all opportunities to lead Nurses and be viewed as the experts in all matters involving the Profession of Nursing and the impact on advancing health. By leveraging the strength of many Nurse Leaders, we can fully lead our profession and enhance trust between Nurse Leaders and: Clinical Nurses, members at the State House, our colleagues in the Medical Community as well as the general public. The time is right for us to ensure Nursing continues to remain strong as a profession leading and creating the future of our profession. It is by finding our voice, that we will be best able to be the voice for Nurses, advancing health.

Secretary Name: Carolyn Hayes Credentials: Ph.D., RN, NEA-BC Title: Associate Chief Nurse Email: chayes@partners.org Organization: Brigham & Women's Hospital Past member of Nominating Committee Sigma Theta Tau National Honor Society American Nurses Association/Massachusetts Association Registered Nurses American Organization of Nurse Executives/ Organization of Nurse Leaders, MA, RI, NH, CT Two-year elected term/mone Committee on Nominations [ 10 12] International Association for Human Caring International Integrative Nursing Symposium Planning Committee Item writer for ANCC NEA-BC exam Peer reviewer for 3 journals In this uncertain political environment for health care, there is certainty that finances for the provision of care will diminish. How do we as nurse leaders ensure nursing is creating and sustaining environments that provide care with the triple aim components; high quality care, enhanced patient experiences and fiscal reasonability/access? In addition, a fourth component, "joy in practice" is sometimes added. We, as leaders of our clinical discipline who also serve as administrators stewarding organizational finances, need to be vigilant in service to recipients of care and the essence of nursing practice. Required is energy and vision for safe passage.

Secretary Name: Lynda Walsh Credentials: MSN, RN Title: Nurse Manager Email: Lynda.Walsh@Lahey.org Organization: Lahey Hospital and Medical Center Member of ONL Member of American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nurses (AAACN) One of the most significant issues facing ONL is the retention, engagement and recruitment of members. Members are the heart and soul of any organization. ONL like many organizations is becoming multigenerational and it is important to appeal to all members. ONLs challenge is to keep baby boomers engaged and get millennials interested in joining and staying. ONL will continually have to assess their member base and innovate, adapt and change. Generational segmenting is a way of marketing to the various segments of membership within ONL. Determining the diversity within the membership and then communicating with those segments individually should enhance engagement, recruitment and retention.

Name: Lynette Alberti State Representative (Rhode Island) Credentials: MS RN NEA-BC Title: Administrative Director Email: Lynetteabill@gmail.com Organization: The Miriam Hospital ONL Member ONL Government Affairs Committee Member AONE Member RISNA Member ANA) A significant challenge that ONL faces is the growth of the organization and the geographic area it serves. Understanding that nursing leaders are facing legislative mandates, workforce shortages, and financial and quality pressures, it will be imperative to leverage all members. Utilization of technology to bring members together virtually and rotating sites for meetings could be effective.

State Representative (Rhode Island) Name: Angelleen Peters-Lewis Credentials: RN, PhD Title: System Patient Care Services and Chief Nurse Email: apeterslewis@wihri.org Organization: Care New England Health System Co-Leader, Rhode Island Action Coalition Member, American Organization of Nurse Executives Member, Organization of Nurse Leaders Member, Sigma Theta Tau International Board of Trustees, Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England Board of Trustees, Massachusetts General Hospital, institute of Health Professions While the future of the Affordable Care Act is uncertain, change as well as a focus on quality and cost will continue to be a part of the healthcare landscape. Given this background and context, it will be critical for the Organization of Nurse Leaders (ONL) to position nurses to lead the design of a new healthcare system, as well as ensure that we have a workforce that is available and prepared to deliver exceptional nursing care to the patients, families, and the communities that we serve. This will require ONL to be increasingly strategic about building intentional partnerships across the healthcare continuum. Additionally, a robust legislative agenda will be required for ONL to shape healthcare policy as well ensure that legislators have a comprehensive understanding of healthcare and workforce issues informed by data, research, and experiential knowledge. The nation has recognized the pivotal role that nurses play in the new healthcare environment and the goal of advancing a culture of health. It will be critical for ONL to position nurses from the bedside to the boardroom to partner with members of the interprofessional team to design innovative health care delivery models that are safe, efficient, and cost-effective, coordinated, and promote health equity.

State Representative (Connecticut) Name: Janet Marseglia Credentials: RN, MSN, CENP Title: Director Patient Services Email: jbmars@sbcglobal.net Organization: Yale New Haven Hospital ONE-CT Board member 2007-2014 ONL member - 2015 AONE member 2007 AONE podium presenter Magnet podium presenter As a new member of ONL with the integration of the Connecticut chapter, I think an important issue facing ONL is how to engage and involve members from the newer States. An analogy to this is what happens when health care organizations become part of a system. Each organization has its own culture and history and yet each must be engaged in order to be invested in the success of the system. When the participants value the new relationship their engagement improves. If I was confirmed as a representative from Connecticut, I would provide insight and recommendations to facilitate participation and engagement in the organization.

State Representative (Connecticut) Name: Catherine Stevens Credentials: DNP, RN, NEA-BC Title: Vice President Patient Care Services Email: Catherine.stevens@hhchealth.org Organization: Hartford Healthcare Corporation Organization of Nurse Executives-CT, treasurer 2010-2012 Organization of Nurse Executives-CT, president elect 2012-2013 Organization of Nurse Executives-CT, president 2013-2015 AONE, member 2009-present Spanish Community of Wallingford Board, member 2012-2014 Xavier High School, Home School Board, member 2007 2009 Ronald McDonald House, Board of Directors member 2004 2007 I believe the greatest challenge facing nurse leaders today is the development of workforce strategies that will guide us into the future. The ever changing landscape of healthcare requires agility by nurse executives. This is critical in our design and deployment of cross continuum models of care, definition of workforce opportunities that are attractive to millennials, development of strategies to manage the large percentage of upcoming retiring baby boomers, definition of care models that embrace virtual nursing care and enhanced technology, and completing all of this in a cost effective and safe manner. Strategies to achieve this include strong partnerships with our HR colleagues, evaluation of models outside of healthcare, and sharing of effective models via the foundation of our regional ONL.

State Representative Name: Kimberly Barry Credentials: MS, BSN, CMAC, ACM Title: ACNO, Care Coordination and Capacity Email: kimberly.a.barry@lahey.org Organization: Lahey Hospital and Medical Center ONL- Program Committee, Government Affairs MHA- Case Management Workgroup American Case Management Association (ACMA) - National Poster Committee ACMA- MA Founding Chapter Secretary ACHE The Organization of Nurse Leaders (ONL) is at the forefront of change with the expanding, influential roles of nurses in all facets of healthcare. From advanced practitioners, nurse informaticists, nurse navigators and nurses who are government officials, ONL has the opportunity to support these change agents. Through political lobbying, education and communication, ONL is making a difference!

State Representative Name: Julee Bolg Credentials: MS, MBA, RN, NEA-BC Title: Executive Director Satellite Clinical Operations Email: julee.bolg@childrens.harvard.edu Organization: Boston Children's Hospital ONL Program Committee AONE Member ACHE Member Board of Directors RFK Children's Action Corps Board of Directors Waltham Partnership for Youth Rotary Recruitment and active participation of nursing leaders representing all aspects of the care continuum to include care in the community, care coordination, home care, ambulatory practice, long-term care facilities, mental health and hospitals. Nursing leadership from every area is required to best address innovation and development of new care models and to address ongoing legislative challenges. Ensuring input from leaders representing the increased number of nurse scientists and DNP prepared nurses is also key to enhancing the work of ONL. Strategies to address the issue include targeted recruitment of leaders in specialties with limited representation and program committee focus to combine broad topics of interest to leadership development with programs that highlight work along care continuum.

State Representative Name: Marie Borgella Credentials: RN, MSN Title: Nurse Manager Email: Marie.Borgella@childrens.harvard.edu Organization: Boston Children s Hospital ONL Academy Alumni Recently Joined MAAC The 21st century has introduced a host of significant issues and new challenges to the effective administration of health care. According to the American Nurses Association, nurses make up more than 3 million of the health care workers in the United States and that s why the Nursing Leaders are going to be the ones who tackle these hosts of challenges. Nurse leaders in organizations are going to help their staff navigate complex health care reform laws and share resources that deliver efficient care before and after discharge. Furthermore, in order to increase emphasis on improved patient outcomes, reduce healthcare costs, make care environments safer and demonstrate a decline in mortality rates, we need to capitalize on partnering with patients and families.

State Representative Name: Dayna Girouard Credentials: RN, MSN, Ed Title: Director, Professional Practice and Patient Experience Organization: Heywood Healthcare Membership on the Fitchburg State University, Mount Wachusett Community College, and Monty Tech Advisory Boards. Membership to the original MONE and now Mass Healthcare Workforce Summit ONL member since 2013 Heywood Healthcare Chair of Nursing Practice Council Chair Employee Satisfaction Chair Patient Satisfaction Committee member-workplace violence, Safe patient handling, Blood utilization, and Value Analysis As leaders in the healthcare industry, we as nurses have a duty to uphold the integrity of nursing. The challenges that are at the forefront include staffing ratios, improving patient and employee experience, and continuing with evidence based practice care. The ONL community and membership can partner with the governance of our state to ensure that our patients and employees voices are heard. ONL can work in conjunction with local universities to ensure our nursing workforce is providing state of the art care and has up to date resources. ONL must remain a strong resource for growing nursing leaders to provide them with growth and development opportunities.

State Representative Name: Cece Lynch Credentials: RN, BSN, MS, NEA-BC, FACHE Title: Vice President Patient Care Services, CNE Email: cecelia.lynch@lowellgeneral.org Organization: Lowell General Hospital Finishing 1 term as MA state representative AONE member Fellow ACHE Fellow Johnson/Johnson Wharton Nurse Exec Former board member American Heart Assoc Former board member SSYMCA The most significant issue facing ONL currently is focusing on the workforce development concerns for nursing leadership. Activities that align our strategic plan with the IOM future of nursing report 2010 must be a key focus area for the organization. As we are faced with an aging workforce and a recent report for New England where supply of nurses will be below the national average between now and 2030, we must continue to develop programs that support the developing nurse leader. These individuals will be our future for innovation, advocacy, policy making, and practice initiatives leading our workforce to provide contemporary care for patients. ONL must continue to focus on workforce leadership development.

State Representative Name: Patricia Samra Credentials: MS Title: Sr. Director Workforce Planning Email: patricia.samra@baystatehealth.org Organization: Baystate Health Western Massachusetts Nursing Collaborative 2006 to present Co-Chair August 2015 Steering Committee Care Transitions Education Project (CTEP) Organization of Nurse Leaders (ONL) Board member Regional Representative June, 2013 to present Membership Sub-committee Academic Advisory Committees Holyoke Community College Westfield State University Bay Path University Elms College Academic Advisory Committee for the DNP program Strategic Workforce Planning certification from the Human Capital Institute August 2016 Monitoring legislative issues will continue to be high priority area for ONL as we manage the expansion to a 4-state organization. Likely legislative topics will include staffing ratios, scope of practice and workplace safety. Workforce stability and growth are also essential focal points. Growing new nurse leaders for the future is critical to sustain our voice as full partners with MDs and other health care professionals in the redesign health care in the US. Lastly the need for in-depth workforce planning is necessary to be responsive to the changing service setting landscape; this will require better and more accessible data collections and information sharing.

State Representative Name: Vicki Sperlonga Credentials: BSN, M.Ed., RN-BC, NE-BC Title: Director Clinical Development Email: vsperlonga@bhs1.org Organization: Berkshire Medical Center Member of Program Planning Committee ANA; MARN; ANPD; AONE ONL is one of the leading nurse executive organizations in the Northeast. Increasing the membership numbers would be a target initiative as State Rep for Massachusetts. That would mean reaching out to hospitals across the state and promote the benefits of membership, including the networking. The ONL is now reaching surrounding states and it is a key driver of nursing practice issues, political activities and trends in healthcare.

Nominating Committee Name: Jean Bernhardt Credentials: PhD, MHSA, NEA-BC, FNP-BC Title: Administrative Director & Family Nurse Practitioner Email: jbernhardt@partners.org Organization: Massachusetts General Hospital Member of ONL The development of nurse leaders in settings beyond hospital and long-term care settings is one of the most significant issues facing ONL. Nursing leadership is complex yet the tenant of nursing, caring remains vital to attracting emerging leaders, individuals who share the passion for the profession and the nurses that make the difference in patients lives. ONL is in a position to influence the messaging that nurse leaders share and emulate to attract others. Nursing leadership in smaller organizations can be highlighted and used as a tool to attract emerging and established nurse leaders.

Nominating Committee Name: Tricia Ide Credentials: MS, RN Title: Executive Director Quality and Safety; Clinical Education & Professional Development Email: pide@nebh.org Organization: New England Baptist Hospital Member of ONL & AONE Member of Organization of Nurse Leaders of MA, RI, NH, CT Member of American Nurses Association Member of American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) Member of Association for Nursing Professional Development Member of Association for Operating Room Nurses Member of National Association of Orthopaedic Nurses Member of National Honor Society for Nursing (Sigma Theta Tau) Leadership development of nurses is essential. With the nation s health care system facing significant challenges, nurse leaders across the continuum from the bedside to the boardroom, from research to innovation, with business and policy input and incorporating the art and science of nursing all contribute to the fabric of the nurse leader in the 21st century.

Nominating Committee Name: Joshua Peltz Credentials: MBA, BSN, RN-BC Title: Nurse Director Email: JPeltz@partners.org Organization: Brigham and Women s Hospital Member since Moving to Massachusetts in 2015 I have attended a majority of Quarterly Meetings since joining Leadership Academy graduate April 2016 Leadership Academy Advisory Committee American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) Early Careerist Network (ECN) - Professional Development Committee The most significant issue facing ONL is membership. It is through the strength and hard work of the members that the mission of the organization, including the 'advancement of professional nursing and patient care,' will be carried out to best serve patients and care providers. Strategies to help increase and continue to build a solid membership base may include: 1. Awareness of the organization - consistent social media presence, 'top down' organizational awareness and promotion of events & Leadership Academy. 2. Value Survey current members. How is value perceived? How can we add value to what is offered to membership and potential incoming members? 3. Partnership - strategic partnerships with hospitals & healthcare organizations to raise support on current governmental and relevant topics. 4. Outreach Coordinator - most institutions have 'nursing leadership' meetings... can ONL get on the agenda for a brief presentation? Can membership information and upcoming events flyers be distributed? Can email addresses be collected from those who are interested? 5. Nursing Schools - partner with nursing schools to offer discounts and advertise events. 6. Creation of a mentorship program with current members and those 'earlier' in their career.

Nominating Committee (Rhode Island) Name: Jennifer Thieson Credentials: MS APRN; FNP, BC; ACNP, BC; CCRN; NE-BC Title: Director Care Transitions Email: jthiesen@lifespan.org Organization: Lifespan ONL member 2013 present ONL Program Committee 2015-present AONE member 2015-present ANA-RISNA member President: Ocean State Chapter AACN Member AACN Member: Nurse Practitioner Alliance of RI (NPARI) Member American Assn Heart Failure Nurses The most significant issues facing the ONL are the rapidly changing healthcare payment structures; electronic health records; practice policies for all nurses to work at the top of their license. Solutions to these issues can be addressed by ensuring the ONL has visionary leaders representing our profession at the organization, government and community level. The ONL membership is inspiring with its collective experience; vision, wisdom and leadership. It would be my sincere pleasure to serve on the nominating committee and facilitate board nominations to further the ONL's purpose of creating a culture of health through nursing leadership.

Nominating Committee (Rhode Island) Name: Sue Whetstone Credentials: MS, RN-BC, NE-BC Title: Manager Clinical Informatics Email: jthiesen@lifespan.org Organization: Lifespan Member of the ONL Management of Practice/IT Subcommittee Member of Sigma Theta Tau Member of ONL/AONE Member of NENIC Member of HIMSS Board Certified as a Nurse Executive since 2007 Board Certified as an Informatics Nurse since 2003 Lifespan Quality Leader award received in October 2016 One of most significant issues facing ONL is improving diffusion of innovation in nursing practice. I feel that identifying and sharing tactics and tools designed to support nursing leaders' efforts to implement and sustain changes, will result in improved patient outcomes and enhanced staff satisfaction. Whether the change is a new electronic health record, a new model of care delivery or perhaps even just a change in policy, if the change is not successfully hardwired, the desired transformation will likely not come to fruition.