Kathleen Penzes

Dr. Kathleen M. Penzes received her Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP) at the University of San Francisco in 2012. Her thesis focused on the creation of a checklist to position merging organizations for success, with an emphasis on culture. She has served as a Contributing Faculty member in the BSN program at Walden University since 2016. Kathleen holds a specialty certifications in Advanced Nursing Administration. Kathleen has previously taught at the Nursing Master's level at California State University, Fullerton in the area of health care economics. Kathleen has served in leadership positions for a wide variety of inpatient units and has demonstrated expertise in regulatory compliance,safety, and ethical practice in health care. Kathleen serves as a Practice Consultant for clinical and professional practice issues for the California Board of Registered Nursing. Kathleen is active in community service with a two year stint on the San Luis Obispo County Grand Jury. She currently serves on the Board of the Former Grand Jurors Association ( San Luis Obispo Chapter)in the role of Secretary. Kathleen is a member of the San Luis Obispo Medical Disaster Reserve Corp and was an active participant in the pandemic support operations. She has served as a Content Expert for multiple legal cases involving the practice of Nursing in the state of California.

Education

BS, California State University Chico

BSN, California State University Sacramento

MSN, University of California Los Angeles

DNP, University of San Francisco

Public Service

Cities and Special Districts Chair/San Luis Obispo Grand Jury, Chair - San Luis Obispo

Awards / Honors

Excellence in Nursing Leadership, ACNL, 2010

Nursing Leadership Excellence, St. Joseph Hospital, 2011

Values in Action Award: Dignity, St. Joseph Hospital, 2007

Presentations

Penzes, K. (2005). Building Bridges From Research to Practice. NDNQI and CALNOC

Penzes, K. (2005). Building Bridges From Research to Practice. NDNQI and CALNOC

Penzes, K. M. (2015). DNP: Evidence in Action. CSU Doctor of Nursing Practice Program

Penzes, K. M. (2006). Falls: Preventing a Series of Unfortunate Events. ACNL

Penzes, K. M. (2006). From Vision to Value; Roadmap for Success, setting a Course for Quality. CALNOC

Penzes, K. M. (2015). The "Operations Hub"_ A Redesign of Nursing Roles to Support Patient Flow and Clinical Support at the Bedside. ACNL

Penzes, K. M. (2014). The "Operations Hub"- A Redesign of Nursing Roles to Support Patient Flow and Clinical Support at the Bedside. ANCC

Penzes, K. M. (2014). The "Operations Hub"-A redesign of Nursing Roles to Support Patient Flow and Clinical Support at the Bedside. Sigma Theta Tau

Penzes, K. M. (2016). The Dignity Health Way. Dignity Health