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Kimberly: Carina Menjivar, welcome. I'm so glad that you had the opportunity to take some time to share your thoughts with us. Carina is the Associate Chief Nursing Officer for Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, correct?

0:15 - 0:18
Carina: That's right. Thank you for having me.

0:19 - 0:34
Kimberly: Absolutely. I've got a few questions and I just want you to relax and share your thoughts. Every leader has a journey that brings them to where they are. Can you share yours and what experiences or challenges you had that shaped your path?

0:34 - 2:17
Carina: [Shares her leadership journey: military family experiences, moving frequently, career progression from charge nurse → manager → director → public health → healthcare surveyor → director of education → director of ED → director of quality → ACNO.]

2:18 - 2:26
Kimberly: Oh, that's wonderful. And that breadth of exposure, I'm sure, is contributing a great deal to your role as Associate Chief Nursing Officer now.

2:26 - 2:39
Carina: Absolutely. I'm grateful for those opportunities and the exposure they provided.

2:40 - 3:19
Kimberly: As you think about your experience and look back, were there pivotal moments in your career that defined the leader you’ve become?

3:19 - 4:55
Carina: [Discusses servant leadership, emotional intelligence, adaptability, and her “aha moment” realizing she can impact patients indirectly by mentoring nurses.]

4:55 - 5:11
Kimberly: That's absolutely wonderful. What strategies do you use to stay grounded and connected as a leader?

5:12 - 6:15
Carina: [Talks about professional organizations like ACNL, church community, and networking outside healthcare to combat isolation.]

6:15 - 6:31
Kimberly: What piece of advice would you give to a nurse starting her career, and why is it important?

6:32 - 7:14
Carina: Be adaptable, embrace change, find mentors, seek opportunities, lead where you are, and stay committed.

7:14 - 7:27
Kimberly: Carina, thank you so much for taking the time and sharing your insights.