Debbie Paikos
Director, Quality & Performance Improvement
Debbie Paikos was born in China and grew up in Los Angeles and Orange County. She obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from the University of Southern California. Debbie also has her Masters of Business Administration from Western Governors University and holds a specificity certification as a Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) through the Competency & Credentialing Institute. One of Debbie's greatest professional accomplishments is when every so often she receives an expression of heart-felt gratitude from a patient, their family member, or colleague that she assisted through challenging times. It can come days, weeks, or even years after the interaction. When she reflects back on these situations, she often feels she was simply doing her job by being kind and supportive. However, to the individual, it was the light they needed to pull themselves out of a dark, scary place. She feels very privileged to work as a nurse.
