Daphne Ponds, Rn, Msn, JD
About Daphne Ponds, Rn, Msn, JD
Daphne Ponds is an Investigator Supervisor at the Minnesota Department of Health, with over 20 years of experience in the healthcare sector. She holds a dual degree as a registered nurse and a licensed attorney, focusing on civil and administrative law related to vulnerable adult protection and health policy regulation.
Work at Minnesota Department of Health
Daphne Ponds has served as an Investigator Supervisor at the Minnesota Department of Health since 2018. In this role, she oversees investigations related to healthcare practices and policies, ensuring compliance with regulations. Her position involves assessing cases that impact public health and safety, particularly focusing on vulnerable populations. Ponds utilizes her extensive background in healthcare and law to inform her work, contributing to the development of effective health policies.
Education and Expertise
Daphne Ponds holds multiple degrees that reflect her dual expertise in healthcare and law. She earned her Juris Doctor (JD) from Hamline University, where she focused on civil and administrative law, particularly in vulnerable adult protection and health policy regulation. Prior to this, she obtained her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from the University of Texas at Austin, specializing in Nursing Systems. Additionally, she completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) at Louisiana College. This educational foundation supports her professional roles in both nursing and legal fields.
Background in Healthcare
Daphne Ponds has two decades of experience in the healthcare sector, primarily within public and nonprofit organizations. Before her current role, she worked at Seton Family of Hospitals as a Clinical Quality Manager and Emergency Department Registered Nurse from 2003 to 2008. This experience provided her with a solid understanding of clinical operations and quality management in healthcare settings, which she applies in her current investigations.
Focus on Vulnerable Adult Protection
Daphne Ponds specializes in civil and administrative law with a significant emphasis on vulnerable adult protection. Her legal expertise informs her work in health policy regulation, where she advocates for the rights and safety of vulnerable populations. This focus is integral to her role at the Minnesota Department of Health, where she addresses issues that affect public health and the welfare of individuals in care.