Ms. Giese is a 30-year veteran of Mat-Su Regional Medical Center where she has served in various roles including director of surgical services. For the last five years, she has served as CNO. She has fostered a reputation for supporting her team and improving culture, improving the hospital’s nursing retention rate to 94.96 percent. Her leadership has been instrumental in improving employee and physician satisfaction, along with continued growth of services throughout the hospital. Mat-Su is accredited as a chest pain center and a primary stroke center.
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Becker's Recognition
hari Giese, RNhas been named a Becker's honoree on the lists below.
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