John Muir Health
Vice President, Chief Nursing Officer Acute Care Medical Centers

Girlynda Gonzales started her journey at John Muir Health in Walnut Creek over two decades ago as a unit secretary/cardiac monitor technician. She continued to work full time while pursuing her nursing degrees. She has had the opportunity to serve in multiple, progressive leadership roles. She has come to realize that despite differences across the specialties in patient care and nursing practice, nursing leadership is the foundation for success.  She is proud and blessed to be part of an organization whose core values and mission statement are aligned with her own philosophies and guiding principles. She is excited to take the opportunity to continue her pursuit of continuity of care and a seamless and exceptional patient experience. She looks forward to enhancing her skills as a nurse leader and becoming part of a dynamic and innovative group of female executives.