Dr. Athena Fernandes, DNP, MSN, RN-BC, NI-BC, NEA-BC, FACHE, is a nurse leader and clinical informaticist at Penn Medicine Chester County Hospital. A specialist in nursing informatics and healthcare administration, her professional focus centers on optimizing electronic health record (EHR) workflows, improving clinician efficiency, and addressing the impact of technology on the therapeutic patient care experience. She has contributed extensively to the American Nursing Informatics Association (ANIA) as a speaker and subject matter expert, focusing on strategies for high-reliability rounding and uncovering barriers to EHR efficiency. Her leadership expertise also spans multidisciplinary clinical initiatives, project management, and serving as a provider advocate to bridge the gap between clinical practice and digital health systems.