Ms. Beane has served as CNO for Mercy Health–Springfield since 2019, where she leads nursing teams across a regional acute care facility and a rural critical access hospital. She takes a hands-on leadership style, regularly rounding on units and connecting with staff, providers and patients. Ms. Beane emphasizes servant leadership, building a team that reflects Mercy’s core values and consistently pushing for quality improvements and better patient outcomes. She is tasked with overseeing nurses and nurse managers, guiding the design and delivery of patient care, implementing strategic ways to enhance services, and more. She also promotes educational opportunities to help staff reach their full potential and frequently recognizes excellent clinical work. Prior to joining Mercy Health, Ms. Beane held leadership roles at St. Louis University Hospital and University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison, overseeing surgical services and patient care.
