From the Chief Nursing Officers
Kellie Garth Green, CNO, UWMC Montlake and Christin Gordanier, ACNO, UWMC Northwest
We are proud to present the 2024 Nursing Annual Report—a reflection of the extraordinary dedication, compassion, and excellence demonstrated by our nurses throughout the past year.
From advancing patient care to leading quality improvement initiatives, our nursing teams have continued to set the standard for clinical excellence and compassionate service. This year, our nurses played a pivotal role in launching new clinical departments, including the Center for Behavioral Health and Learning and the Oncology Department at the Northwest Campus, expanding access to specialized care across our system.
We also achieved accreditation for our Transition to Practice Program through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)—a testament to our commitment to supporting new nurses and fostering professional growth. Our nurses are also bringing research directly to the bedside, advancing safety and outcomes through initiatives like the Cardiac Advanced Life Support (CALS) program, to improve care for post-cardiac surgery patients. In addition, we continue to elevate clinical expertise through Medical-Surgical Certification courses, developed and led by our own nursing staff.
Across the medical center we see engaged, active unit practice councils where nurses are asking important questions and making positive changes in their departments and for their patients. It has been so exciting to see nursing research, clinical inquiries, posters, and podium presentations shared in our organization, nationally, and even globally.
We look forward to the amazing things our teams will accomplish in the coming year and are proud to be part of such a talented nursing team.
To our extraordinary team—thank you.
Kellie Garth-Green, RN, MN
Chief Nursing Officer
Senior Associate Administrator, Patient Care Services
University of Washington Medical Center | UW Medicine
Christin Gordanier, RN, MN
Associate Chief Nursing Officer
Northwest Campus
University of Washington Medical Center | UW Medicine