Center for Excellence in Clinical Education
The Center for Excellence in Clinical Education supports Kaleida Health corporate orientation for professional and unlicensed nursing staff, Critical Care Nurse Core, Oncology Nurse Core, Preceptor Class, Charge Nurse Class, Clinical Trainer Competency, the AHA Training Center, Simulation, Introduction to the Electronic Medical Record (Cerner), The Triumph Program for new hire RNs, and corporate education initiatives by delivering excellence in nursing education, American Heart Association certifications, and quality engagement with newly hired nurses, unlicensed staff, and students. The Center for Excellence in Clinical Education collaborates with academic partners, Department leadership and educators across Kaleida. The Center for Excellence in Clinical Education is an integral part of the Kaleida Health mission and vision for success.
Clinical Education Contact Information
Kaleida Health Nursing Education and Professional Development 1028 Main Street Buffalo, NY 14202 Debra Brownsey, MS, RN, NE-BC Senior Director Clinical Education and Professional Practice Katelyn Grimm
Meet Our Nursing Leadership
Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer
Tammy Hibbert, MS, BSN, RN
Chief Nursing Officer
Jennifer Ruggles, MSN, RN
Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer
Barbara Kuppel, BSN, MS, RN, CPHQ
Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer
Christina Mills, BSN, MBA, RN, CNOR
Director of Nursing
Audrey Bertozzi, BSN, RN
Director of Clinical Operations
Judy Capruso, RN
Senior Director Nursing
Garynique Ferguson, RN
