Jay Bhagirathan, MBA, MHA, BSN, RN, NEA-BC ,FACHE, CPHQ

Biography

Education: MBA – International Technological University, SanJose, California.
MHA – Stevens-Henager College, Salt Lake City, Utah
BSN – M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
FACHE – Fellow at American College of Healthcare executives
NEA-BC – American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
CPHQ – National Association for Health Care Quality

Clinical experience: Experienced cardiovascular and critical care nurse with charge, mentor, and supervisory roles across CVICU, cardio‑thoracic surgical units, LTAC, and acute care settings. Skilled in post‑operative management, Critical Care, interdisciplinary coordination, and leading nursing teams to deliver safe, high‑acuity care.

Scholarly interests: I hope to deepen my expertise in designing high‑reliability care delivery models, leading enterprise-wide change initiatives, and integrating clinical, operational, and financial strategies to improve outcomes at scale. This program will equip me with the advanced leadership, analytical, and policy competencies necessary to drive innovation, elevate quality, and shape the future of health care delivery across any institutions that I serve and beyond.

Advanced practice goals: My goal in pursuing the Doctor of Nursing Practice in Systems Leadership and Innovation is to strengthen my ability to lead large-scale organizational transformation across complex health systems. With more than 15 years of operational leadership in Level 1 Trauma centers and multi-hospital environments, I am seeking advanced preparation in systems science, innovation strategy, and data-driven decision-making to support my transition into system-level executive leadership.