9 recent chief medical, nursing officer moves

Nine recent chief medical and nursing officer moves at hospitals and health systems Becker’s has covered since July 20: 

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Dayton, Ohio-based Premier Health has selected Lisa Gossett, MSN, RN, to serve as vice president, chief nursing officer and chief experience officer, ABC affiliate WKEF reported July 27. 

Grande Ronde Hospital and Clinics in La Grande, Ore., has named Karen Timm, MSN, chief nursing officer, The Observer reported July 26.

Witham Health Services has selected Julie Hawkins, MSN, RN, to serve as vice president and chief nursing officer. She took on the role July 25, the Lebanon, Ind.-based hospital said in a news release.

Renown Health has appointed Adnan “Eddy” Akbar, MD, chief medical officer for Renown Acute Care, the Reno, Nev.-based system said July 22.

The Miriam Hospital in Providence, R.I., part of Lifespan Health System, has named Vanzetta James, DNP, senior vice president of patient care services and chief nursing officer, according to a July 25 news release sent to Becker’s. 

Phelps Hospital in Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., part of Northwell Health, has named Amy Matthews, MSN, RN, its new chief nursing officer, according to a July 22 news release sent to Becker’s. 

Birmingham, Ala.-based Brookwood Baptist Health has named Jackie Martinek, BSN, group chief nursing officer, a role she previously held for 13 years, the health system said July 21.

Grand Rapids, Mich.-based Spectrum Health has named Therese Alt, MSN, RN, chief nursing officer of its United and Kelsey Hospitals in Greenville and Lakeview, Mich. 

Keerthy Krishnamani, MD, has been named Rome, Ga.-based Atrium Health Floyd’s new vice president, associate chief medical officer and executive medical director for primary care.

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