Dr. Irene Vargas Dnp Rn Ccrn-K Lhrm Cphrm

Dr. Irene Vargas DNP RN CCRN-K LHRM CPHRM is an accomplished nursing professional with extensive experience in patient safety and risk management. Currently serving as the Director of Patient Safety and Risk Management at Good Samaritan Medical Center since May 2024, Dr. Vargas has a strong background in high reliability organizations and fostering a Just Culture. Previous roles include Regional Risk Manager at Broward Health Imperial Point Nursing and Clinical Risk Manager at Holy Cross Hospital, where experience as a Critical Care Registered Nurse spanned from 1996 to 2011. Dr. Vargas's educational credentials include a Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nursing Leadership and Administration from Capella University, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Saint Paul College Philippines, complemented by advanced certifications in critical care nursing.