Anne Wagner
About Anne Wagner
Anne Wagner serves as the System Vice President of Professional Practice, Research, and Innovation at CommonSpirit Health, where she focuses on enhancing nursing practices and care delivery systems. With extensive experience in healthcare administration and nursing, she has held various leadership roles across multiple organizations, including Dignity Health and Sunrise Hospital.
Current Role at CommonSpirit Health
Anne Wagner serves as the System Vice President of Professional Practice, Research, and Innovation at CommonSpirit Health. She has held this position since 2019. In this role, she focuses on enhancing professional nursing practices and driving innovation within the healthcare system. Her leadership is directed toward improving care delivery systems and fostering a culture of research and evidence-based practice.
Previous Experience in Healthcare
Prior to her current role, Anne Wagner accumulated extensive experience in various healthcare positions. She worked at Dignity Health as a Senior Director of Patient Care Services from 2017 to 2019. Before that, she served as the Director of Training and Activation at Dignity Health from 2012 to 2016. Her earlier roles include Director of Clinical Excellence at St. Rose Dominican Hospitals from 2007 to 2012 and Critical Care Registered Nurse at Sunrise Hospital from 1991 to 2006.
Educational Background
Anne Wagner studied at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas, where she earned a Master's Degree in Health/Health Care Administration/Management from 2009 to 2012. Additionally, she obtained a Master of Science in Nursing from the same institution between 2003 and 2006. Her educational background has equipped her with the knowledge and skills necessary for her leadership roles in healthcare.
Commitment to Nursing Practice and Leadership
Throughout her career, Anne Wagner has dedicated herself to cultivating professional nursing practice and improving healthcare delivery systems. She possesses leadership experience that spans nursing practice, education, information technology, and healthcare operations. Her focus on reducing practice variation and improving quality is evident in her efforts to build relationships and develop nursing leaders within large healthcare organizations.
Teaching Experience
From 2013 to 2017, Anne Wagner worked as a Part-Time Instructor at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, teaching Healthcare Administration. This role allowed her to share her expertise and contribute to the education of future healthcare professionals, further emphasizing her commitment to the field of nursing and healthcare management.