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

Joleen Lonigan

Joleen Lonigan is the Associate Chief Nursing Officer and Executive Director of Patient Care Services at UC Davis Health, where she oversees a wide range of clinical and operational departments impacting patient care, safety, and experience.

With over two decades of leadership in healthcare, Joleen is known for her ability to connect strategy with purpose - driving initiatives that improve patient outcomes, advance health equity, and strengthen team engagement. Her work spans clinical operations, quality and safety, care coordination, and organizational leadership development.

Passionate about service, mentorship, and community impact, Joleen brings a human-centered approach to leadership - grounded in empathy, connection, and continuous growth.

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Joleen Lonigan – Associate Chief Nursing Officer & Executive Director, Patient Care Services, UC Davis Health