New Member Spotlight

Welcome to the following NurseTRUST New Members! 

Laure Marino, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, CNE
Associate Professor and Track Coordinator
Baylor University The Louise Herrington School of Nursing

I’m a proud West Virginian with over 40 years of nursing practice across both the public and private sectors. I’m married with six amazing kids, 2 granddaughters and two energetic sheepadoodle puppies, who keep things lively. Outside of work, I find balance through yoga and meditation, and joy in golf, travel and cultivating orchids. I also love working with stained glass—there’s something peaceful about creating beauty with your hands. Life is full and deeply meaningful.

Precious S. Davis, EdD, MSN, BSN, RN
Assistant Professor
UNMC College of Nursing 

Dr. Precious S. Davis, EdD, MSN, RN is a proud nurse educator, mentor, and wellness advocate with a passion for empowering future leaders in healthcare. She recently attended the NurseTrust Annual Summit in North Carolina as a first-time attendee and left inspired by the power of shared purpose. A mother to vibrant young adults and 1 teenager—Miracle, Mark, and Mariah—Precious finds joy in nurturing not only her children but also aspiring nurses through her mentoring and coaching work. She is deeply connected to nature, often writing beneath the trees or beside the water, drawing strength and creativity from the earth. Whether she's journaling in purple ink (her favorite color) or exploring a new city, she carries her love for healing, growth, and intentional living into everything she does. Precious believes that trust, mentorship, and vision are vital to transforming healthcare and uplifting the next generation of nurse leaders.

Zachary Carson, DNP, APRN, AGPCNP-BC
Assistant Professor
The University of Texas Medical Branch

Hi! I’m an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), where I teach undergraduate nursing students, focusing on critical care and community/population health. I’m passionate about preparing the next generation of nurses to care for diverse communities, especially those in low-resource settings—both here at home and around the world. I believe in the power of nursing to drive real change, and I’m excited to be part of a community like NurseTRUST that supports leadership and innovation in our field.When I’m not teaching or working on community health projects, you can usually find me in my wood shop, pottery studio, or with a pair of knitting needles in hand. Creative work helps keep me grounded and brings a sense of balance to my life. I’m looking forward to connecting with others who share a passion for making a difference through nursing.

Jennifer Allison, MSN, FNP-BC
Chief Healthcare Operations Officer
Precision Diagnostics

Throughout my nursing career, I have built a strong foundation in both clinical practice and healthcare leadership. I began my nursing journey over twenty years ago, focusing on trauma ICU and emergency room nursing. For the majority of my clinical experience, I have worked as a Nurse Practitioner in emergency rooms, urgent care, and innovative acute care delivery models. As my career progressed, I transitioned into leadership roles where I utilized my clinical expertise to drive operational efficiency and improve patient outcomes. In these positions, I successfully implemented innovative care models, streamlined clinical processes, and supported multiple healthcare digital transformation initiatives. I have also developed cross-functional teams dedicated to patient-centered care. My leadership experience includes developing and coaching emerging leaders, as well as creating formal on-the-job training programs for leadership development. My commitment to enhancing healthcare delivery is evident through strategic initiatives such as optimizing data analytics to improve care practices and launching educational programs for clinical staff. This dual perspective as both a clinician and an operations leader empowers me to connect patient needs with organizational goals, fostering an environment of continuous improvement in healthcare services.

Eric Ido-Bruce, BSN, RN
Clinical Sales Manager
Percipio Health

I am an accomplished nurse leader with over 15 years of experience spanning critical care, digital health, and clinical operations. I began my career in critical care in New York, and quickly emerged as a leader by chairing unit councils and spearheading staff education initiatives. Transitioning into digital health, I held leadership roles at leading organizations including Philips, Vivify Health, and Myia Health, where I directed cross-functional teams, led national implementations, and built scalable care delivery models. My career reflects a strong commitment to population health, patient-centered innovation, and collaborative leadership across clinical and corporate settings.

Kate Chappell, PhD, APRN, CPNP-PC, CNE
Professor & Department Chair
University of South Carolina College of Nursing

As a nurse educator, I enjoy opportunities to grow nursing from multiple perspectives - supporting faculty and students towards realizing their nursing goals, providing community-focused programs to strengthen families and vulnerable populations, and collaborating with scholarly teams to share findings aimed at enhancing nursing education and patient/family health and wellbeing. My research focuses on exploring caregiver and healthcare provider vigilance and risk perception for child abuse and on nurse-led programs to enhance protective factors for families of children with specific healthcare needs. I am Co-PI/PD for two grant-funded programs to support South Carolina families, Childcare Ready for All (CRAwl) and BabyCoach. Outside of my work in nursing, I enjoy spending time with my husband and family/friends, watching sports (particularly College-level), reading (a mix of fiction and non-fiction is a must), and travelling to explore and relax.

Theresa Dillman, DNP, MSN, MHA,RN,NE-BC
Chief Nursing Officer
Northwell

As chief nursing officer, I love having the opportunity to lead and inspire a team of health care professionals who are committed to providing exceptional care. I am passionate about creating a positive and supportive work environment that encourages collaboration, innovation and professional growth. I take pride in advocating for our nurses and empowering them to deliver the highest quality of care. As a leader, I know that our people are our number one priority.I am also focused on improving patient outcomes and satisfaction by implementing evidence-based practices, streamlining processes and improving collaboration. I love to learn and teach. I also enjoy the outdoors, hiking, water activities, and just being surrounded by nature. I frequently play board games with my friends and family.Spending time with my family is my favorite activity. They are the air I breathe and the people who bring me true joy.

Stephanie Ahmed,  DNP, NP-BC
President
Apex-Rx Nursing Excellence Solutions

Dr. Stephanie Ahmed, DNP, NP-BC, is the President of Apex-Rx Nursing Excellence Solutions, a leader in advancing nursing practice, Stephanie works with organizations seeking to transform the nursing environment of practice through an ANCC Pathway to Excellence journey. Stephanie brings over two decades of clinical, academic, and executive experience to her role. A nationally recognized nurse leader, through Apex-Rx, Ahmed seeks to empower healthcare organizations that serve high-need populations to elevate nursing outcomes and foster health equity.