Speakers
Rhonda Collins, MSN, RN, has served as the Chief Nursing Officer of Vocera since January 2014. As CNO, Rhonda is responsible for working with nursing leadership groups globally to increase their understanding of Vocera solutions, share clinical best practices and to bring their specific requirements to Vocera's product and solutions teams.
Prior to joining Vocera, Rhonda was vice president and business manager for Fresenius Kabi, USA, responsible for the launch of the company’s Intravenous Infusion Pump in the U.S. She also inspired and led the American Nurse Project, elevating the voice of nurses across the country. Through her previous experience at Masimo Corporation as vice president of nursing and Baylor University Medical Center as vice president, woman and children’s services, Ms. Collins has deep experience maximizing market share and profitability while building on best clinical and business practices.
A registered nurse for 28 years, Rhonda holds a master’s degree in Science Nursing Administration from the University of Texas at Arlington. After 10 years delivering direct patient care, Rhonda held several leadership positions in hospitals across Texas before deciding to enter the healthcare technology industry as a clinical subject matter expert. As a thought leader and innovator, she is a frequent speaker on the evolving role of nurses, the importance of communication, and how to use technology to improve care team collaboration.