Kristen L. Ragusa, M.A.

Patient Experience

Fords, New Jersey, United States

About

I have over 25 years of experience working with hospitals and large health systems, cultivating and sustaining strong, strategic partnerships with key stakeholders to elevate patient experience across the continuum of care. Leveraging my Lean Six Sigma Green Belt skill set, I apply proven methodologies to analyze performance gaps, reduce variation, streamline processes and implement sustainable improvements. My background in change management helps support my ability to drive stakeholder alignment, foster collaboration and lead process improvement initiatives that deliver measurable impact.

Experience

  • Director, Patient Experience at Clara Maass Medical Center
    Jan 2026 - Present · 7 mos

    Coordinate and oversee the planning, assessment, implementation and evaluation of all patient experience programs and initiatives directed towards the achievement of providing high-quality, safe and compassionate care to patients while supporting an engaged workforce.

  • Patient Experience Advisor at Press Ganey Associates
    Mar 2010 - Feb 2026 · 16 yrs

  • Education Facilitator at MedAssets
    Aug 2008 - Mar 2010 · 1 yr 8 mos

  • Director of Patient Satisfaction at Monmouth Medical Center an Affiliate of Barnabas Health System
    Jan 2006 - Aug 2008 · 2 yrs 8 mos