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Welcome to Northbrook Behavioral Hospital
Director of Nursing
A highly accomplished professional with many years of experience in the healthcare industry, Jacqueline initially joined the Northbrook staff as a Unit Manager and was promoted to the position of Director of Nursing in August of 2022.
She has a deep understanding of the complexities of healthcare management and brings a vast wealth of knowledge and experience to her role. Jackie is known for her exceptional leadership, compassionate nature, and dedication to her staff and patients. She is committed to improving healthcare outcomes and is constantly seeking new and innovative ways to enhance the patient’s experience.
Jacquelyn has been working in the healthcare industry for 8 years with specialties including psychiatric services, cardiothoracic intensive care, and emergency care/resuscitation within multiple healthcare organizations.
Her clinical experience specifically includes direct care with various leadership and education roles. Jacquelyn initially earned her B.S. degree in Psychology from Stony Brook University before attending Drexel University to obtain her B.S.N. and graduated valedictorian of her nursing class. She then obtained her M.S.N. in Nursing Education from Grand Canyon University. She is a current PhD student studying Nursing Science through Wilkes University with an expected graduation date of 2026.
Her research experience examining psychiatric disorders, medical decision-making, emergency code roles and responsibilities, healthcare design and efficiency, and ecotoxicology in addition to her clinical and education experience provides the extensive, necessary knowledge to continuously optimize the behavioral health environment.