Kelli Saucerman-Howard, D.N.P., R.N., brings 34 years of experience to her role leading the hospital’s nursing team
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AKRON: Cleveland Clinic Akron General has named Kelli Saucerman-Howard, D.N.P., R.N., its new Chief Nursing Officer, effective June 19.
Saucerman-Howard brings 34 years of experience in nursing, quality, infection prevention, regulatory compliance and patient safety, and she has served at large academic health systems for over a decade.
“We are excited to have a talented nursing leader like Kelli direct our nursing staff and be part of our commitment to providing the best care, as well as being the best place for our nurses to work,” said Brian Harte, M.D., president of Akron General.
Saucerman-Howard is coming from Creighton University Medical Center-Bergan Mercy in Omaha, Neb., where she served as chief nursing officer and vice president of patient care services. Previously, she was the associate chief nursing officer and vice president of quality at Regional One Health in Memphis, Tenn.
She received a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Beth-El College of Nursing at University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, where she also earned a master’s degree in nursing. She received a doctorate in nursing practice from Creighton University.
“We look forward to welcoming Kelli to our organization,” said Meredith Foxx, MSN, MBA, APRN, Executive Chief Nursing Officer at Cleveland Clinic. “She is an outstanding leader whose skills and invaluable experience will be a great asset in further building upon the excellent care our nurses at Akron General provide to our patients each and every day.”
She replaces Sheila Miller, D.N.P., R.N., M.B.A., who is now Chief Nursing Officer at Cleveland Clinic London.
Cleveland Clinic Akron General is a nonprofit healthcare organization that has been improving the health and lives of the people and communities it serves since 1914. Akron General is the hub for Cleveland Clinic’s Southern Region and includes a 532-registered-bed teaching and research medical center in downtown Akron; Akron General Partners, which includes Partners Physician Group; three Health & Wellness Centers; Lodi Hospital; and Akron General Foundation. For more information, visit akrongeneral.org.
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