Sunilka Thompson, MSN, RN, CPXP, NE-BC

Sunilka Thompson, MSN, RN, CPXP, NE-BC, is a dynamic nurse leader with over 20 years of experience specializing in driving healthcare excellence and transforming patient care. As the Clinical Director of Perianesthesia and Procedural Areas at Penn Medicine, she oversees complex operations and strategic initiatives aimed at improving both patient outcomes and staff engagement. She holds a BSN from Georgetown University and an MSN from Wilmington University and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Nursing Practice at West Chester University, with an expected graduation in 2025. She is recognized for her impactful initiatives, such as the Surgical Nurse Liaison Program, which has enhanced communication between healthcare providers, patients, and their families, and the hospital-wide Daisy Award program that significantly increased recognition for nursing excellence by 2000%.