Pamela E. Windle Dnp Rn Ne-Bc Cpan Capa Faan Faspan

About the Author

Dr. Pamela E. Windle, DNP, RN, NE-BC, CPAN, CAPA, FAAN, FASPAN, is a distinguished leader in perianesthesia nursing with over four decades of clinical, educational, and administrative experience. As a certified perianesthesia nurse and executive in nursing practice, she has shaped the field through her commitment to evidence-based care, patient safety, and professional development. Dr. Windle has held key roles in major healthcare institutions, including serving as a clinical nurse specialist and director of perianesthesia services, while contributing to national standards and guidelines. Her expertise extends to mentoring the next generation of nurses, authoring influential texts, and advocating for advanced practice in perioperative environments. Passionate about improving outcomes in preprocedure and postanesthesia care, she continues to influence nursing education and policy on a global scale.