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CLEVELAND and LONDON: Cleveland Clinic announced the appointment of Sheila A. Miller, DNP, MSN, MBA, RN, as Chief Nursing Officer of Cleveland Clinic London, starting in February 2023. Miller will succeed Deborah Small, DNP, MSN, RN, NE-BC, who returns to the United States after successfully establishing Cleveland Clinic London’s nursing workforce since 2018.
With more than 35 years of nursing experience, Miller is a globally recognized leader in quality patient care strategies, relationship building and team development. Throughout her career, she has proven success in the improvement of the professional status of nursing through standardization of policies and procedures, professional practice model development and implementation of evidence-based standards.
In her most recent role as Chief Nursing Officer at Cleveland Clinic Akron General, Miller has led nursing strategy and practice for Akron General’s main hospital, a critical-access hospital, three off-site emergency departments, a surgery center and multiple ambulatory sites.
“It is an honor and privilege to assume the role of Chief Nursing Officer at Cleveland Clinic London,” said Miller. “Cleveland Clinic’s mission is close to my heart. I look forward to sharing my passion for nursing excellence and exceptional patient care with the London team and continuing Cleveland Clinic’s position as a premier destination for nurses to work around the world.”
“For more than 100 years, Cleveland Clinic has been at the forefront of medical innovation and specialized healthcare, and we are proud to continue this strong tradition at Cleveland Clinic London,” said Tommaso Falcone, M.D., Interim Chief Executive Officer of Cleveland Clinic London. “I am pleased to welcome Sheila to the Cleveland Clinic London team. She is a respected and proven leader within Cleveland Clinic, as well as a strong proponent of advancing nursing care across our enterprise.”
“I also would like to thank Deborah for her unwavering commitment to establishing our excellent nursing workforce at Cleveland Clinic London,” said Dr. Falcone. “Throughout her tenure, she built a strong team of compassionate caregivers by staying true to our goal to be the global leader in the professional practice of nursing. We are grateful for Deborah’s hard work and dedication over the past five years.”
“Sheila’s appointment to Chief Nursing Officer at Cleveland Clinic London is a testament to her passion for both the field of nursing and our organization,” said Meredith A. Foxx, MSN, MBA, APRN, and Executive Chief Nursing Officer at Cleveland Clinic. “Our nursing staff plays a critical role in providing world-class care to our patients, and we are thrilled that Sheila will join our London team. The fast-paced, technologically advanced environment allows nurses to learn, grow and remain professionally challenged while shaping their careers based on their own interests.”
Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education. Located in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation. Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States. U.S. News & World Report consistently names Cleveland Clinic as one of the nation’s best hospitals in its annual “America’s Best Hospitals” survey. Among Cleveland Clinic’s 72,500 employees worldwide are more than 5,050 salaried physicians and researchers, and 17,800 registered nurses and advanced practice providers, representing 140 medical specialties and subspecialties. Cleveland Clinic is a 6,500-bed health system that includes a 173-acre main campus near downtown Cleveland, 22 hospitals, more than 220 outpatient facilities, including locations in northeast Ohio; southeast Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; Toronto, Canada; Abu Dhabi, UAE; and London, England. In 2021, there were 10.2 million total outpatient visits, 304,000 hospital admissions and observations, and 259,000 surgical cases throughout Cleveland Clinic’s health system. Patients came for treatment from every state and 185 countries. Visit us at clevelandclinic.org. Follow us at twitter.com/ClevelandClinic. News and resources available at newsroom.clevelandclinic.org.
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Cleveland Clinic London is the latest location in Cleveland Clinic’s expanding global footprint, allowing Cleveland Clinic to extend its model of care to more patients than ever. Cleveland Clinic London hospital opened on March 29, 2022. It has 184 inpatient beds, including 29 ICU beds; eight operating rooms; a full imaging suite; endoscopy and cardiac catheterization laboratories; day case rooms for surgery; and a full neurological suite with rehabilitation. In addition to comprehensive cardiovascular and thoracic services, it offers orthopedics, digestive diseases, urology, neurosciences, ear, nose and throat, general surgery, general practice, and executive health. Cleveland Clinic London consists of a hospital and an outpatient center. Cleveland Clinic Portland Place Outpatient Centre, a six-story, 28,000-square foot building at Portland Place, in the Harley Street Medical Area. Visit us at clevelandcliniclondon.uk/. Follow us at twitter.com/clecliniclondon. News and resources available at newsroom.clevelandclinic.org/tag/london.
