Ms. Howard’s career began in 2000 as a graduate nurse. She has also served as the system’s director of performance improvement and the director of medical-surgical services before she was appointed chief nursing executive in 2012. She is currently a member of the Association of California Nurse Leader’s philanthropy committee.
Melissa Howard, MSN, RNhas been named a Becker's honoree on the lists below.
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