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Ruby Brewer

Chief Nursing and Quality Officer

East Jefferson General Hospital

Metairie, LA

Ms. Brewer leads nursing operations and hospitalwide clinical quality, providing strategic oversight across nursing, trauma, rehabilitation, laboratory, radiology and care management. She drives evidence-based improvement, performance metrics and regulatory compliance while aligning multidisciplinary departments around patient safety, efficiency and compassionate care. Under her leadership, East Jefferson General Hospital achieved five consecutive Magnet recognitions, reinforcing a culture of nursing excellence, collaboration and innovation. She is known for advancing professional development through mentorship and continuing education, strengthening engagement and resilience across the nursing workforce. Her leadership has also been recognized by peers statewide, including the Louisiana Nurses Foundation’s “Nursing Administrator of the Year” award. By integrating quality strategy with operational execution across multiple service lines, Ms. Brewer has sustained high standards of care delivery and reinforced the hospital’s position as a trusted regional provider.

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