Pulse Check with Dr. Kimberly Long

Join nurse and healthcare leader Kimberly C. Long as she sits down with top nursing executives to uncover the defining moments that shaped their careers. In each 10-minute episode, guests share the challenges, breakthroughs, and insights that helped them grow as leaders. From inspiring team culture to improving patient care and navigating complex healthcare systems, Kimberly brings out practical lessons and actionable strategies that nursing leaders can apply every day. Whether you’re a seasoned CNO or an emerging leader, these conversations offer a front-row seat to the wisdom and experiences that drive success in nursing leadership.

Guest

Dr. Anne Marie Watkins

Dr. Anne Marie Watkins, DNP is the Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive at UCI Health and Assistant Dean of Nursing Education at the UC Irvine Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing. A transformational healthcare leader, she specializes in advancing quality, workforce development, and operational excellence across complex health systems.

With extensive experience in hospital leadership and clinical operations, Dr. Watkins is known for building high-performing teams, driving innovation in patient care, and leading large-scale organizational change. Her work focuses on strengthening nursing practice, improving patient outcomes, and developing resilient healthcare leaders for the future.

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Anne Marie Watkins, DNP – Senior Vice President & Chief Nursing Executive, UCI Health