Jordan Disanto-Leung Achieves New Heights in Healthcare Leadership at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
Dedicated Nurse Manager Combines Clinical Expertise with Innovative Leadership to Enhance Patient Care
Jordan, a distinguished nurse manager at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center (PPMC), has made significant strides in healthcare leadership, underscoring her commitment to excellence in patient care and staff empowerment. With a master’s degree in healthcare administration from George Washington University and a bachelor’s in nursing from Gwynedd-Mercy University, Jordan’s educational foundation complements her extensive clinical experience.
For the past seven years, Jordan has supported the Heart and Vascular Division at PPMC, managing two acute care nursing units: Observation and Med Surg Telemetry. Her leadership has been pivotal in developing five new clinical areas, including a COVID/ECMO Intensive Care Unit and four med surg telemetry inpatient units. This innovative approach not only addresses immediate healthcare needs but also enhances the overall quality of care provided to patients.
In her recent collaborative efforts with the Berkley Research Group, Jordan identified throughput opportunities aimed at optimizing patient flow within the hospital. As an executive lead on the Excess Day Reduction Committee, she continues to implement strategies that enhance operational efficiency. Her commitment to evidence-based practice was demonstrated in her recent presentation at the Penn Medicine Nursing Research and Evidence-based Practice conference, where she explored the implementation of evidence-based protocols to assess delirium risk in a windowless unit.
Jordan’s dedication to nursing excellence is recognized by her peers and the broader healthcare community. As the second recipient of the D.A.I.S.Y. Nurse Leader Award, she is passionate about creating a supportive environment that prioritizes patient satisfaction and staff development. She is also an active member of the American College of Healthcare Executives, where she is pursuing fellowship status and has achieved her black belt in Six Sigma and Nurse Executive Board Certification.
Currently pursuing her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree in Executive Leadership from the University of Pennsylvania, Jordan attributes her success to the encouragement of mentors and peers who recognized her innate ability to connect with patients and provide compassionate care. She is driven to inspire and lead future generations of healthcare professionals, ensuring a legacy of excellence in patient care.
Learn More about Jordan Disanto-Leung:
Through her online profile, https://todaysnurse.org/nurse/4149985
