Dr. Walker is responsible for advancing clinical practice among nursing staff and improving safety and quality outcomes across the 51-hospital Baylor Scott & White Health system. In 2021, Dr. Walker launched the Baylor Scott & White Nursing Institute to promote clinical and professional excellence. Under her leadership, all wholly owned and managed Baylor Scott & White facilities are either Magnet or pathway to excellence designated by American Nurses Credentialing Center as of 2023. Prior to her current role, Dr. Walker was CNO of the system’s Central Texas region and CNO and COO of Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center – Fort Worth (Texas).
