Valerie A Myers
May 2026
Valerie A
Myers
,
MSN, RN
General Surgery
Kaiser Permanente San Diego
San Diego
,
CA
United States
She leads with compassion, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to patient-centered care, consistently ensuring that the patient voice drives operational and clinical decisions.
Valerie Myers is an exceptional nurse leader whose influence is deeply felt across nursing practice and within the specialized area of general and plastic surgery. She consistently embodies compassionate leadership, clinical excellence, and an unwavering commitment to patient safety. Through her presence and leadership, Valerie has cultivated an environment where staff feel genuinely valued, supported, and inspired to deliver their very best care every day.
In alignment with the DAISY Nurse Leader values, Valerie demonstrates both innovation and courage in advancing a culture of safety. She recently led the development of a Teams-based platform centered around the reflective question, “What’s wrong with this picture?” This simple yet powerful approach has transformed staff engagement by encouraging critical thinking, sharpening clinical awareness, and creating a safe space for open dialogue. Her initiative has empowered nurses to speak up, learn from one another, and take an active role in improving patient care, strengthening both confidence and accountability across the team.
Valerie’s impact extends far beyond her own service line. She is a trusted partner among nurse leaders, consistently offering her expertise to support improvements in wound care practices, elevate clinical competencies, and spread knowledge across teams. Her collaborative spirit and willingness to mentor others have strengthened nursing practice broadly while fostering a strong sense of connection and shared purpose.
Her leadership is not only strategic but also deeply grounded in clinical excellence. During a recent patient situation, a call for help was received from the hospital requesting an urgent wound care consult. Valerie responded immediately without hesitation. She personally assessed the patient, rapidly identified the clinical need, and determined how best to mobilize resources. Recognizing that she herself could provide the necessary care, Valerie stepped in and delivered timely, expert intervention. Her decisive action ensured safe, efficient, and high-quality care for the patient while reinforcing trust, coordination, and confidence among the care team.
Valerie leads with both heart and expertise. Her dedication to patient safety, commitment to developing others, and genuine compassion for both patients and colleagues exemplify the true spirit of nursing leadership. Valerie Myers is a remarkable leader who truly embodies the intent and values of the DAISY Nurse Leader Award.
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Valerie Myers is an exceptional nurse leader whose impact is felt across patients, staff, and the broader organization. She leads with compassion, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to patient-centered care, consistently ensuring that the patient voice drives operational and clinical decisions. Her advocacy for patients and staff is evident in both her daily leadership and the innovative programs she champions to improve access, quality, and equity in care delivery.
Education is at the core of Valerie’s leadership. She is deeply passionate about developing others, consistently mentoring staff, providing hands-on training, and creating structured learning tools that elevate clinical practice. From leading training sessions during critical staffing periods to authoring clinical guides and playbooks, she ensures teams are equipped with the knowledge and confidence to deliver high-quality care.
Valerie is widely recognized as a trusted thought partner and mentor, sought out across departments for her clinical expertise, sound judgment, and collaborative approach. She builds strong partnerships with physicians, operational leaders, and interdisciplinary teams, fostering a culture of shared learning, accountability, and continuous improvement. Her ability to connect people and align efforts has strengthened workflows, improved communication, and enhanced patient outcomes.
She has led numerous process improvements that reduce rework, streamline workflows, and enable staff to work smarter, not harder. Her innovative mindset has resulted in enhanced efficiency, improved access to care, and measurable gains in patient experience and operational performance. Whether developing new care pathways, optimizing scheduling processes, or implementing tracking systems, Valerie consistently translates ideas into sustainable improvements that benefit both patients and care teams.
Valerie’s strengths extend across clinical excellence, operations, education, and leadership. She is multi-talented and highly adaptable, able to quickly apply her experience and insights to new challenges while maintaining focus on quality and safety. Her leadership has driven exceptional outcomes in patient access, satisfaction, and care delivery, even in the face of significant operational challenges.
Above all, Valerie leads with heart. She empowers those around her, mentors future leaders, and continuously seeks opportunities to elevate care for every patient. Her compassion, dedication, and transformative leadership truly embody the spirit of the DAISY Nurse Leader Award.
In alignment with the DAISY Nurse Leader values, Valerie demonstrates both innovation and courage in advancing a culture of safety. She recently led the development of a Teams-based platform centered around the reflective question, “What’s wrong with this picture?” This simple yet powerful approach has transformed staff engagement by encouraging critical thinking, sharpening clinical awareness, and creating a safe space for open dialogue. Her initiative has empowered nurses to speak up, learn from one another, and take an active role in improving patient care, strengthening both confidence and accountability across the team.
Valerie’s impact extends far beyond her own service line. She is a trusted partner among nurse leaders, consistently offering her expertise to support improvements in wound care practices, elevate clinical competencies, and spread knowledge across teams. Her collaborative spirit and willingness to mentor others have strengthened nursing practice broadly while fostering a strong sense of connection and shared purpose.
Her leadership is not only strategic but also deeply grounded in clinical excellence. During a recent patient situation, a call for help was received from the hospital requesting an urgent wound care consult. Valerie responded immediately without hesitation. She personally assessed the patient, rapidly identified the clinical need, and determined how best to mobilize resources. Recognizing that she herself could provide the necessary care, Valerie stepped in and delivered timely, expert intervention. Her decisive action ensured safe, efficient, and high-quality care for the patient while reinforcing trust, coordination, and confidence among the care team.
Valerie leads with both heart and expertise. Her dedication to patient safety, commitment to developing others, and genuine compassion for both patients and colleagues exemplify the true spirit of nursing leadership. Valerie Myers is a remarkable leader who truly embodies the intent and values of the DAISY Nurse Leader Award.
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Valerie Myers is an exceptional nurse leader whose impact is felt across patients, staff, and the broader organization. She leads with compassion, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to patient-centered care, consistently ensuring that the patient voice drives operational and clinical decisions. Her advocacy for patients and staff is evident in both her daily leadership and the innovative programs she champions to improve access, quality, and equity in care delivery.
Education is at the core of Valerie’s leadership. She is deeply passionate about developing others, consistently mentoring staff, providing hands-on training, and creating structured learning tools that elevate clinical practice. From leading training sessions during critical staffing periods to authoring clinical guides and playbooks, she ensures teams are equipped with the knowledge and confidence to deliver high-quality care.
Valerie is widely recognized as a trusted thought partner and mentor, sought out across departments for her clinical expertise, sound judgment, and collaborative approach. She builds strong partnerships with physicians, operational leaders, and interdisciplinary teams, fostering a culture of shared learning, accountability, and continuous improvement. Her ability to connect people and align efforts has strengthened workflows, improved communication, and enhanced patient outcomes.
She has led numerous process improvements that reduce rework, streamline workflows, and enable staff to work smarter, not harder. Her innovative mindset has resulted in enhanced efficiency, improved access to care, and measurable gains in patient experience and operational performance. Whether developing new care pathways, optimizing scheduling processes, or implementing tracking systems, Valerie consistently translates ideas into sustainable improvements that benefit both patients and care teams.
Valerie’s strengths extend across clinical excellence, operations, education, and leadership. She is multi-talented and highly adaptable, able to quickly apply her experience and insights to new challenges while maintaining focus on quality and safety. Her leadership has driven exceptional outcomes in patient access, satisfaction, and care delivery, even in the face of significant operational challenges.
Above all, Valerie leads with heart. She empowers those around her, mentors future leaders, and continuously seeks opportunities to elevate care for every patient. Her compassion, dedication, and transformative leadership truly embody the spirit of the DAISY Nurse Leader Award.