The Spine Hospital of Louisiana Announces New Chief Nursing Officer
October 18, 2016 9:31 pm
The Spine Hospital of Louisiana at The NeuroMedical Center (SHOLA) is pleased to announce that Kim Pettijohn, MSN, RN, CNOR has been named the hospital’s new Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), a position in which she will oversee all aspects of Clinical Operations, Compliance and Quality. Pettijohn, who has served as SHOLA’s Clinical Services Director for the past six years, will officially assume her new role on November 6, 2016.
Pettijohn graduated from Clemson University with her Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. She began her career with SHOLA in 2004 as a registered nurse, when the hospital first opened its doors as The NeuroMedical Center Surgical Hospital in 2004. Six years later, Kim was promoted to Clinical Services Director, where she effectively directed the busy day-to-day operations for Pre-Op, OR, PACU, Pain Medicine, Radiology functions and Inpatient. Devoted to her profession, Kim simultaneously pursued advanced nursing certifications, receiving both a professional certification of Certified Nurses, Operating Room (CNOR) in 2013, and earning her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN), graduating Summa Cum Laude. Upon completion of her MSN, Kim was inducted into Sigma Theta Tau International, the honor society of Nursing.
“We look forward to Kim Pettijohn’s continued dedication, leadership and dependability which she has provided for the past 12 years” said SHOLA CEO, Robert D. Blair. “Kim is one of 3 remaining employees who helped open our hospital and still remains employed today. Her loyalty to The Spine Hospital is unquestioned. My sincere congratulations to not only a wonderful, genuine person, but also a strong leader who will now guide and advance our established reputation, of nationally recognized quality patient care and top ranked patient satisfaction!”
As Clinical Services Director, Kim’s expertise and commitment to delivering a high level of patient care have helped The Spine Hospital of Louisiana achieve outstanding national and statewide honors including the coveted 5-Star Hospital rating from the federal government, Press Ganey’s Guardian of Excellence Award (top 5% nationally for Patient Satisfaction,) and back-to-back Hospital of the Year honors from the Louisiana Nurses Foundation.
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