Dr. Stankiewicz leads nursing and clinical operations for AdventHealth in the central Florida region, which comprises nine hospitals and eight off-site emergency departments. She first joined the system in 1991 as a nurse and has served in various roles within the organization. She has over 31 years of experience as a practicing nurse leading in both inpatient and outpatient settings. During her tenure as CNO, AdventHealth achieved Leapfrog’s A hospital safety rating.
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Becker's Recognition
Cathy Stankiewicz, DNP, RNhas been named a Becker's honoree on the lists below.
2023 Winner

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After years of navigating their hospitals and health systems through the COVID-19 pandemic, chief nursing officers are now addressing staffing shortages, managing nursing budgets and creating professional pathways for the next generation of nurses.
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