About Ms. Kottapalli Naga Sireesha

Ms. Kottapalli Naga Sireesha, Chief Nursing Officer at AIG Hospitals, Banjara Hills, is a highly accomplished nursing leader with 25 years of distinguished experience across leading healthcare and academic institutions. Her professional journey includes serving as CNO at AIG Hospital, Nursing Superintendent and Assistant Nursing Superintendent at Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, and Principal of Lazarus School of Nursing, Visakhapatnam. She has also held the role of Vice Principal at the Academy of Life Sciences, Visakhapatnam, and holds both MSc and BSc Nursing degrees from the prestigious CMC, Vellore, along with an M.A. in Hospital Administration. Ms. Sireesha has an exemplary track record in driving accreditation and quality excellence, having successfully led teams through JCI accreditation, NABH Internal Audits, NABH ER excellence, and QAI certifications. She has contributed significantly to major organizational quality projects, including leading the S5 project, EY project initiatives, and various statutory and committee roles in the hospital. A committed educator and professional mentor, she has delivered webinars on Entry Level NABH, served as an LMS faculty member, and coordinated multiple CAHO training modules including Critical Care, IDCCN, and nursing communication programs. Her research contributions to healthcare are notable, with multiple peer-reviewed publications addressing critical topics such as hypoglycemia prevention, central line infection reduction, sepsis care bundles, and IV complication management. She has played a pivotal role in conducting and mentoring research within CAHO Nursing Research groups and has been recognized for her leadership under the Indian Nursing Council’s “Leadership for Change” initiative. Her dynamic work in developing SOPs, training modules, preventive care frameworks, and quality improvement processes has made a significant impact on clinical outcomes and nursing excellence. With a strong commitment to advancing nursing standards, patient safety, and professional development, Ms. Sireesha continues to be a respected voice and influential leader in India’s nursing and healthcare landscape.