Barbara Vargas

Barbara Vargas, BSN, MSN, CENP, RN, has a diverse and impressive work experience in healthcare leadership roles. Barbara has served as a Chief Operating Officer at Vibra Healthcare, where they demonstrated strong fiscal stewardship and strategic financial planning. Barbara also led initiatives to improve patient safety and service standards, as well as pioneered the development of the forensic services sector.

Barbara has also worked at Kaiser Permanente as an Interim Manager, where they excelled in interim nursing leadership and collaborated with teams to enhance staffing systems. Barbara provided valuable insights and feedback to the executive team, contributing to strategic direction and operational practices.

As the Director of Nursing at Adventist Health, Barbara led a transformative reform in maternal health safety protocols and played a key role in advancing the facility's accreditation.

Prior to that, as the Chief Clinical Officer at Kindred, Barbara achieved significant improvements in sepsis care, infection rates, and pressure injury reduction, showcasing their dedication to patient care quality and safety.

Barbara has also held leadership positions at Fountain Valley Regional Hospital and Medical Center, Desert Regional Medical Center, Daughters of Charity Health System, Keck Hospital of USC, Inland Valley Hospice, and California Pacific Medical Group Inc., where they implemented various initiatives to improve operational efficiency, patient safety, and staff morale.

Overall, Barbara Vargas has a strong track record of leadership and accomplishments in healthcare organizations.

Barbara Vargas, BSN, MSN, CENP, RN, completed their Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Registered Nursing at Holy Names University in 2005. Barbara then pursued their Master of Science (MS) degree in Nursing at the same institution, which they successfully completed in 2007. Prior to their bachelor's degree, they obtained an Associate's degree in Registered Nursing from Bakersfield College. Additionally, Barbara Vargas has been involved in healthcare administration and has earned a Doctor's Degree in Healthcare Administration from the University of Phoenix.