Leslie Adams
Doctor of Nursing Practice | Nursing Leadership | Clinical Quality
- Role
- Chief Nursing Officer at Ridge Behavioral Health System
- Location
- Richmond, KY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Leslie Adams
With thirty-three years as a nurse and more than 10 years of experience in nursing program management, quality improvement, and talent development, I am a healthcare leader passionate about enhancing patient care, advancing clinical professional development, and fostering a positive work culture. I have a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a focus on health systems leadership, as well as a Nurse Executive Advanced (NEA-BC) certification.In my most recent role as Director of Nursing at CHI Saint Joseph Health, I oversaw the nursing department as well as other patient-facing departments, ensuring high-quality patient care, regulatory compliance, and a positive work environment. I set strategic goals, implemented quality improvement initiatives, and managed recruitment, hiring, and retention of nursing personnel. I also collaborated with physicians, therapists, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals to build and implement effective care plans and improvement initiatives. Additionally, I have more than eight years of experience in risk management, due diligence, and merger/acquisition activities, having previously served as Director of Quality and Risk.What do I bring to the table?A fair and compassionate leadership presence,the knowledge that culture development drives overall performance improvement, and the awareness that I don\'t know everything and that I\'m not always rightI am seeking a new opportunity in the healthcare industry, where I can leverage my expertise in nursing leadership, quality improvement, and professional development.My professional \"gap\" is growing but it is THAT important to me to find the right fit all the way around. It is worth the wait.
Experience
Chief Nursing Officer
Ridge Behavioral Health System
Jul 2024 — Present · Lexington, KY, US
Education
Louisiana State University (Lamar Salter Technical Institute)
Practical Nursing, Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants
1989 — 1990
Eastern Kentucky University
ADN, Nursing
2002 — 2005
Chamberlain University
Doctor of Nursing Practice, Health Systems Leadership
2016 — 2018
AdventHealth University
BSN, Nursing
2009 — 2011
Northern Kentucky University
MSN, Nursing Executive Leadership
2011 — 2014
Mannheim American High School
High School Diploma
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