Health & Fitness
East Bay Kaiser Permanente Nurses Who Inspire
In celebration of Nurses Week, meet two Kaiser Permanente nurses who represent nursing excellence
Linda Ackerman
PCS Program Director, Regional Offices
As director of the Caring Science program for Kaiser Permanente in Northern California, Linda Ackerman, RN, encourages nurses to incorporate that philosophy in their practice by honoring the unique needs of each patient and supporting decisions that nurture their well-being. A nurse for 37 years, Linda works with nurses at 21 medical centers to help them incorporate the Caring Science philosophy into their practice by being authentic, kind, and present.
Tina Vitale-McDowell
Staff RN, Oakland Medical Center
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Tina Vitale-McDowell, RN, has been described as a force of nature who is driven and focused on improving the care of pediatric patients, especially those in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology. Tina has forged a strong relationship between the Emergency Department and the Pediatric ICU to improve care in the ED. She also attends Kaiser Permanente Oakland’s parent advisory meetings to better understand patient and parent needs. Tina represents the gold standard of nursing by inspiring others with her dedication and thoughtfulness.