Nurse staffing challenges are at an all-time high: RN vacancy rates up to 16%, turnover averaging 16%, and replacement costs exceeding $61,000 per nurse. In this webinar, an expert panel of nurse leaders will share practical, evidence-based strategies designed for both frontline nurses and nurse leaders to stabilize staffing, improve retention, and maintain high-quality patient care.

What You’ll Gain:

• Practical tips for staff nurses to strengthen teamwork, boost collaboration, and build a supportive unit culture
• Proven approaches for nurse leaders to improve retention, empower their teams, and foster accountability
• Smart ways to optimize staffing, balance team dynamics, and leverage temporary staff effectively
• Real-world stories and solutions you can apply immediately on your unit

Faculty:

MJulie Cullen, Moderator

Managing Editor, American Nurse Journal
Julie works with the rest of the HCM content development team to produce each issue of American Nurse Journal, the official peer-reviewed journal of the American Nurses Association. She edits all articles to ensure they provide practical, easy-to-read information that nurses can put into practice. She also curates content for NurseLine, the weekly ANJ newsletter. Julie, who has a BA in technical writing, has worked in healthcare book and journal publishing for over 30 years.

Cindy Westphal, MSN, RN, NEA-BC

Cindy Westphal, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, has practiced nursing for 39 years, first as a critical care nurse and then as a nurse manager, senior director, and CNO. She now brings her expertise in staffing and retention to her role as Clinical Liaison for GHR Healthcare. Throughout her career, Cindy has focused on fostering positive healthcare cultures and creating healthy work environments through effective staffing, communication, and accountability.

Danielle Giovanniello, MSN, RN, CNL

Danielle Giovanniello, MSN, RN, CNL, brings 18 years of progressive nursing leadership experience, most recently as Associate Chief Nursing Officer at Jefferson Lansdale Hospital. She has led major operational, quality, and workforce initiatives that improved patient outcomes, strengthened nurse engagement, and advanced shared governance. Currently completing her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree, Danielle is dedicated to developing resilient nurse leaders and implementing evidence-based strategies to support a strong nursing workforce.

Annmarie Chavarria, DNP, RN

Annmarie Chavarria, DNP, RN, is a nurse executive with 25+ years of leadership experience in academic medical centers and health systems. As a former System Chief Nursing Executive, she led initiatives that improved patient outcomes, strengthened workforce resilience, and achieved Magnet® designation. She holds a DNP, MSN, and BSN, and has presented nationally on nursing leadership, workforce innovation, and healthcare transformation.

Kathleen McDade, MSN, RN

Kathleen McDade, MSN, RN, has more than 40 years of nursing experience, including 20 years in leadership roles as nurse manager, nurse director, CNO, and a consultant. She has a passion for mentoring nurses and fostering strong, independent teams across the acute care setting. Outside of work, she volunteers with Safe Harbor, a children’s bereavement support group, and the Philadelphia chapter of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN).

Alyssa Depte is Associate Vice President of Workforce Solutions at GHR Healthcare, where she leads strategies that improve staffing efficiency, reduce administrative burden, and deliver cost savings for healthcare organizations. With more than 10 years of progressive leadership experience, she specializes in people management, operational planning, and contingent labor optimization.

This webinar has been developed and is sponsored by: