Keynote Speaker - Illinois Organization of Nurse Leaders

Keynote Speakers

Opening Keynote:

Leading in a Time of Transformation

In this presentation, nursing’s role in the transformation of safety in healthcare will be examined. To significantly improve the health disparities seen in our population, the lack of minority representation in healthcare leadership must be addressed. Achieving the diverse workforce and inclusive work environment needed begins with strengthening the nursing workforce, creating a culture of inclusion and belonging, implementing education and public health policy changes, providing leadership development and mentoring, and transforming the educational process.

Cynthia Barginere, DNP, RN, FACHE

Ms. Barginere, DNP, RN, FACHE, is Chief Operating Officer at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI), where she is accountable for a broad set of responsibilities across IHI, including leading and supporting the infrastructure and necessary organizational elements as the company evolves and grows. She provides strategic leadership by formulating and articulating operating needs and plans to staff; by serving on the Executive Team; and by supporting the IHI Board in its governance of key operations issues. Prior to joining IHI, she was Chief Transformation Officer/Senior Vice President at Rush University System for Health, where she was responsible for extending the system’s reach and operationalizing clinical service lines and centers across the Chicago region.

Ms. Barginere joined Rush in 2011 as Chief Nursing Officer and Associate Dean for Nursing Practice, and in June 2015 she became Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Rush University Hospital. From 2006 to 2011, she served in a variety of positions at Baptist Medical Center South (BMCS) in Montgomery, Alabama, including five years as its COO and Chief Nursing Officer. Prior to joining BMCS, she spent 12 years at the University of Alabama Hospital in Birmingham, culminating in a four-year tenure as Associate Executive Director and Chief Nursing Officer.

Honored as a Chicago United Business Leader of Color for 2015, Ms. Barginere has completed multiple national leadership fellowships and served as a member of numerous professional organizations. She serves on the board of the DAISY Foundation.

Closing Keynote:

Reignite the Passion: Celebrating Nursing Leadership

Let’s face it – it’s been a tough few years for all of us! In this engaging session, you’ll learn about what the current data tells us about nurse and nurse leader engagement, review strategies to reignite your passion for nursing leadership, and we’ll discuss how the Compassion Connected Care® model can serve as the north star for getting things back on track.

Jeff Doucette, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE, FAAN

Dr. Doucette is a widely recognized and accomplished nurse leader with nearly 30 years of experience spent largely in leadership and executive nursing roles. Throughout his career, he has focused on enabling the delivery of exceptional patient and family experiences through innovation, education, and nursing excellence.

As Press Ganey’s SVP and Chief Nursing Officer, Jeff is responsible for providing clinical guidance to help clients transform patient and caregiver experience and develop nursing leadership at health care organizations nationwide. He also has an integral role in the company’s workforce initiatives, including the forthcoming Workforce Well-Being Collaborative, which focuses on supporting caregivers as they deal with the ongoing challenges of the pandemic.

Previously, Jeff served as senior vice president and chief nursing officer at Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals in Philadelphia. In this role, he led the strategic direction and leadership of the Division of Nursing and Patient Care Services and played a critical role in cultivating and sustaining nursing excellence. Prior to joining Jefferson Health, Jeff served as vice president of the Magnet Recognition Program® and the Pathway to Excellence® Program at the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

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