Jennifer Padilla
August 2025
Jennifer
Padilla
,
BSN, MHA, RN, CHWL
NICU
Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center
Santa Clara
,
CA
United States
Jennifer’s unwavering commitment is evident in how she regularly goes above and beyond her role to support the team and advance the program’s goals.
Over the past several months, Jennifer has demonstrated exceptional leadership and dedication by stepping into the interim Magnet Program Director (MPD) role during the absence of the current director—a challenging stretch assignment that she embraced wholeheartedly. Despite the added responsibilities, Jennifer consistently engaged with the regional team to ensure all Magnet documentation remained on track, preventing any delays that could have impacted your medical center’s accreditation status.
Jennifer exemplifies the core values of nursing leadership: integrity, professionalism, and excellence. She is a pleasure to work with, always fostering positive and collaborative relationships while maintaining a high standard of communication. Jennifer’s unwavering commitment is evident in how she regularly goes above and beyond her role to support the team and advance the program’s goals. Her proactive approach and meticulous attention to detail have made a significant impact in readying and maintaining critical documentation, which is vital for your institution’s success.
Jennifer’s leadership has not only ensured the continuity and quality of the Magnet Program but also inspired those around her through her dedication and professionalism. Her ability to balance operational demands with compassionate leadership makes her truly deserving of the DAISY Nurse Leader Award.
Jennifer exemplifies the core values of nursing leadership: integrity, professionalism, and excellence. She is a pleasure to work with, always fostering positive and collaborative relationships while maintaining a high standard of communication. Jennifer’s unwavering commitment is evident in how she regularly goes above and beyond her role to support the team and advance the program’s goals. Her proactive approach and meticulous attention to detail have made a significant impact in readying and maintaining critical documentation, which is vital for your institution’s success.
Jennifer’s leadership has not only ensured the continuity and quality of the Magnet Program but also inspired those around her through her dedication and professionalism. Her ability to balance operational demands with compassionate leadership makes her truly deserving of the DAISY Nurse Leader Award.