Ms. Stankiewicz leads nursing and clinical operations for AdventHealth’s Central Florida Division, comprising 17 hospitals and off-site emergency departments. She joined AdventHealth in 1991 as a graduate nurse and has since served in various roles and leadership positions, most recently as CNO for AdventHealth Orlando (Fla.). During her tenure as CNO, AdventHealth Orlando improved key clinical measures, achieving the Leapfrog “A” hospital safety grade. She was also recognized by her team for her leadership and presence throughout multiple Covid-19 surges. Post-pandemic, Ms. Stankiewicz led the health system’s strategic plan to refortify nursing workforces, cutting RN turnover in half, reducing travel-nurses by 98%, and recruiting more than 7,500 registered nurses and thousands of patient care technicians and licensed practical nurses. Additionally, since 2020 she has overseen the investment of over $100 million into nursing pay and bonus initiatives, as well as $15.5 million towards Florida’s nursing schools, the introduction of dedicated education units at seven hospitals in partnership with area colleges and universities, and the implementation of virtual nursing in inpatient and emergency department settings.
