As CNO, Ms. Garnica is responsible for managing the operations, clinical results, and financial aspects of acute in-patient care, emergency medicine, and family birthplace/women’s services at the 495-bed SSM St. Mary’s Hospital. She leads a team of over 850 full-time employees and supervises seven direct reports. She has spent over 20 years at the hospital since beginning her career as a student nurse in 2001. Most previously, Ms. Garnica served as administrative director of nursing operations.
