Kelley Jaeger Jackson
About Kelley Jaeger Jackson
Kelley Jaeger Jackson serves as the Chief Nursing Executive at Sutter Health, a position she has held since 2017. With extensive experience in nursing leadership, she has previously worked in various roles at Sutter Health, Masimo, and California Pacific Medical Center, contributing to operational efficiencies and patient care improvements.
Current Role as Chief Nursing Executive
Kelley Jaeger Jackson serves as the Chief Nursing Executive at Sutter Health, a position she has held since 2017. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing nursing practices and ensuring high standards of patient care across the organization. Her leadership focuses on enhancing operational efficiencies and improving patient outcomes. Kelley has been instrumental in implementing various initiatives that align with the organization's strategic goals.
Previous Experience at Sutter Health
Prior to her current role, Kelley Jaeger Jackson worked at Sutter Health as a Service Excellence Coach from 2011 to 2013. During this time, she contributed to enhancing service delivery and patient satisfaction. Additionally, she served as Nursing Director at Sutter Medical Center from 2001 to 2011, where she managed nursing operations and led initiatives to improve care quality.
Professional Background in Nursing Leadership
Kelley has held several leadership positions in healthcare organizations. She worked as Chief Nursing Officer at Masimo from 2014 to 2017, where she focused on nursing operations and patient care strategies. Before that, she was the Director of Nursing Services at California Pacific Medical Center for 10 months in 2013-2014, overseeing nursing staff and services at the Davies and St. Luke's Campus.
Educational Qualifications
Kelley Jaeger Jackson holds a Doctor of Philosophy degree from the University of California, Davis. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Phoenix between 2004 and 2006. Additionally, she completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at San Francisco State University from 1985 to 1988. Her educational background supports her extensive experience in nursing leadership and healthcare management.
Contributions to Healthcare Operations
Throughout her career, Kelley has implemented LEAN and Six Sigma methodologies to enhance operational efficiencies, particularly at Sutter Solano Medical Center. She has contributed to strategic planning and the development of new business programs, focusing on care transition programs that aim to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction. Her efforts also include ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.