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The Exec: Rachel Miles Named CNO of AdventHealth Rocky Mountain Region

Analysis  |  By G Hatfield  
   October 25, 2024

Nurse leaders should run with their strengths, according to this CNO.

As a passionate advocate for nurses, Dr. Rachel Miles is committed to ensuring caregivers and patients have a positive experience. Miles earned a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Regis University in Denver and her Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Nursing from the University of Central Florida. She recently served in executive roles within the Centura Health system, including Chief Nursing Officer for the Denver Metro Group and Vice President of Nursing Operations.

Miles was recently named chief nursing officer at AdventHealth Colorado and AdventHealth Porter in Denver. Miles has a track record of improving nurse engagement and retention while achieving strategic growth, and her leadership philosophy includes keeping frontline caregivers in mind when making decisions.

On our latest installment of The Exec, HealthLeaders sat down with Miles to discuss her journey into nursing, and her thoughts on trends in the nursing industry. Tune in to hear her insights.

G Hatfield is the CNO editor for HealthLeaders.


KEY TAKEAWAYS

CNOs should provide opportunities for professional development while also supporting nurses who want to stay at the bedside. 

Understanding an organization's culture is essential for nurse leaders so they can help grow and support it. 

Change management should be a critical focus for CNOs implementing AI and other new technologies. 


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