Dr. Bryant is the CNO for Mercy Health–Toledo, overseeing nursing practices across seven hospitals and a free-standing emergency department. In this role, she is responsible for key outcomes, including patient satisfaction, safety and quality metrics, while also managing workforce recruitment, retention and development. Under her leadership, the Toledo market has reduced its reliance on agency nurses and lowered turnover rates. Dr. Bryant also led the successful onboarding of over 400 staff following the closure of a major hospital in the region. In collaboration with Mercy College of Ohio, she pioneered a nurse immersion program to provide BSN students with compensated clinical hours, easing their financial burden and fostering a seamless transition to employment. She has also found success in team building across the Lexington market and succession planning in the nursing departments.
