Dr. Kemp assumed the CNO role at Singing River Health System in September 2025, bringing nearly two decades of nursing experience and extensive executive leadership expertise. She provides strategic and operational oversight for nursing and patient care services, guiding clinical excellence, workforce performance and quality outcomes across the system. With 19 years in nursing and 16 years in progressive leadership roles, including eight years at the executive level, Dr. Kemp has managed complex operations spanning level 1 trauma, neonatal ICU, oncology, transplant services, perioperative care and inpatient rehabilitation. Most recently, she served as vice president of patient care services at Regional One Health in Memphis, Tenn., overseeing daily operations for a 250-bed level 1 trauma and burn center. Under her leadership, the organization achieved a 20% reduction in patient harm events while sustaining an exceptionally low nurse turnover rate of 4% year over year.
