Dr. Watkins oversees patient care across six hospitals and numerous ambulatory sites. She led the integration of community network hospitals into UCI Health, focusing on standardizing clinical practices and optimizing resource allocation. Her work also includes securing a grant for an RN externship program in partnership with the UC Irvine Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing. Under her leadership, UCI Health achieved its fifth Magnet designation, as well as numerous quality and safety awards, including the Leapfrog Group’s “Top Hospital” recognition and high rankings from Vizient.
