Florida interim CEO returns to HCA hospital as CNO

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Wright, Fla.-based HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital named Joseph Everette, DNP, RN, as chief nursing officer.

In addition, the July 10 hospital Facebook post announcing his appointment also notes that Dr. Everette was born at the hospital.

He is rejoining the system after serving as CNO at Oviedo (Fla.) Medical Center since May 2023, and interim CEO from January to March, Get the Coast reported.

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