Dr. Collins serves as vice president and CNO at Aurora Medical Center Sheboygan County, where she provides strategic leadership for nursing practice and systems of care across the continuum. She assumed the role during a period of organizational instability and quickly restored trust through active listening, high visibility and authentic engagement with frontline teams. Dr. Collins is known for translating staff feedback into meaningful action, including strengthening shared governance and creating new professional development pathways. Her leadership style emphasizes service, equity and alignment with American Organization of Nurse Leaders competencies and American Nurses Association standards. By fostering psychological safety and clinician voice, she has revitalized team engagement and strengthened nursing culture.
