Building Stronger Teams, Elevating Patient Care.

With a vision for impactful nursing leadership, Jonna Jenkins leads Sano Leadership in empowering healthcare organizations to achieve excellence in patient care, team resilience, and operational efficiency.

  • Recipient of the Game Changer Award and HumanCare Award for outstanding contributions to patient care and nursing leadership.

  • "Enhancing Patient Care Through Leadership Innovation" - National Nursing Conference, 2022

    "Strategies for Effective Nursing Workforce Planning" - Healthcare Leadership Journal, 2021

    "Leveraging Simulation Labs for Advanced Nursing Education" - Nursing Education Today, 2020

  • Keynote Speaker, “Operational Excellence in Nursing” - Annual Healthcare Summit, 2019

    Panelist, "The Future of Nursing Leadership" - National Health Forum, 2018

  • Texas Nurses Association, Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society, American Nurses Association, American Organization for Nursing Leadership, Oncology Nursing Society

  • Transformational Leadership: Known for creating a culture of excellence and inspiring teams through mentorship and strategic guidance.

    Patient-Centered Care: Proven track record of enhancing patient satisfaction through quality care initiatives and operational improvements.

    Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management: Skilled in ensuring organizations meet and exceed compliance standards with state, federal, and accrediting agencies.

    Clinical Simulation Lab Development: Successfully established an advanced nursing simulation lab in partnership with a local college, creating a cutting-edge training environment for nursing students.

With extensive experience in both clinical and executive leadership, Jonna Jenkins, DNP, RN, is a dedicated healthcare professional committed to advancing nursing practice and patient care. Known for her transformational leadership, she has driven meaningful improvements in nursing operations, patient satisfaction, and team resilience across multiple healthcare organizations.

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Jonna Jenkins, DNP, RN

"I believe that nursing leadership has the power to shape not only the quality of care but the future of healthcare. My passion lies in equipping nursing professionals with the skills and confidence to lead, innovate, and make lasting impacts in their organizations and communities."

— Jonna Jenkins, DNP, RN

Our team knows that every healthcare organization has its own journey. Our approach is to provide evidence-based, personalized solutions that empower nursing leaders and teams to reach their highest potential.

The Sano Leadership Strategy

Evidence-Based Practices

Tailored Solutions for Unique Needs

At Sano Leadership, we tailor our strategies to address the unique challenges and goals of each healthcare organization, driving meaningful impact where it matters most.

Grounded in research and proven methodologies, our approach brings the latest healthcare best practices to each recommendation, producing measurable and lasting improvements.

Empowerment Through Education and Development

We believe in empowering leaders at every level with continuous learning, mentorship, and hands-on development, equipping them to drive change and inspire their teams.

Experience That Drives Results

Nursing Simulation Lab Development: Designed and implemented state-of-the-art nursing simulation labs to enhance clinical training, integrating high-fidelity mannequins and VR for hands-on learning.

Nursing Leadership Development: Led numerous leadership programs focused on building resilience, decision-making, and strategic thinking among emerging nurse leaders.

Patient Care Quality Improvement: Spearheaded initiatives to optimize patient outcomes and increase satisfaction scores through evidence-based practices.

Operational Efficiency Consulting: Worked with healthcare organizations to streamline processes, reduce costs, and improve the quality of care across departments.

Clinical Compliance and Accreditation: Provided expert guidance on meeting regulatory standards, helping institutions achieve and maintain critical healthcare accreditations.

Ready to take your healthcare team to the next level?

Let’s start the journey together.

  • “Jonna’s vision for our simulation lab was nothing short of inspiring. She created a space where our nurses feel safe to learn and truly prepare for the challenges they face every day.”

    Philip R. - Austin, TX

  • “The impact Jonna has made on our nursing leadership is profound. Her structured approach to leadership development has equipped our team with the tools to thrive and create lasting improvements in our organization. We’re seeing results we never thought possible.”

    Michael B. - Nashville, TN

  • “Working with Sano Leadership has been transformative for our nursing department. Their expertise in leadership development and operational efficiency has empowered our team to deliver higher quality care and achieve measurable improvements in patient outcomes.”

    Maria L. - Denver, CO

  • “Jonna has this rare ability to bring out the best in people. Her leadership program didn’t just train our nurses; it inspired them to grow and lead with purpose.”

    James T. - Charlotte, NC