With over 35 years of clinical and healthcare experience, Patricia G. Bondurant is trusted by her colleagues for her unrivaled expertise in healthcare management, neonatal and pediatric nursing, and quality improvement. After earning her BSN in Nursing from Skidmore College, Dr. Bondurant went on to receive her MN as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Pediatrics from the University of Washington School of Nursing, and her Doctorate in Nursing Practice from the Waynesburg University School of Nursing. Dr. Bondurant is the CEO and Chief Transformation and Quality Officer of TransForm Healthcare Consulting, LLC with a focus the successful implementation of quality & safety programs, governance infrastructure designs and executive coaching. She is one of the creators and key nursing leaders of the American Academy of Pediatrics NICU Levels of Care Verification Program. Dr. Bondurant is an active board member for Synova and the Chief Clinical Officer for VascularSafeguard as well as the senior consultant and designer of the new Advanced Nurse Leadership Certification Program for perinatal and neonatal nurse leaders. Additionally, Dr. Bondurant has published numerous articles on nursing leadership and quality improvement, has been the recipient of numerous awards and is a sought-after speaker on quality improvement and leadership in healthcare.