Ms. Sanders leads all nursing operations at South Central Health, a 24-bed critical access hospital. She oversees the development and implementation of nursing policies and procedures, and is accountable for recruiting, hiring and retaining qualified nurses and certified nursing assistants while cultivating a professional, supportive work environment. In addition to staffing and clinical leadership, Ms. Sanders manages departmental budgets spanning core patient-care areas including med-surg, the emergency department and the operating room, and collaborates with senior leadership on broader organizational initiatives. A key achievement of her tenure is her leadership role in the hospital’s transition to a new EHR system, which has improved workflow efficiency and supported better coordinated care. She is a dedicated patient advocate with a consistent focus on improving the patient experience and ensuring delivery of high-quality care in a rural setting.
