HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital welcomes Tracee Hendershott as new Chief Nursing Officer
HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital, part of HCA Florida Healthcare, the largest healthcare system in the state, is pleased to welcome Tracee Hendershott as Chief Nursing Officer, effective. Tracee comes to St. Lucie Hospital from HCA West Valley Medical Center in Caldwell, Idaho where she served as Chief Nursing Officer for seven years.
Tracee began her healthcare career nearly 30 years ago as a staff nurse on the medical surgical unit at HCA Rose Medical Center in Denver, Colorado. She held several leadership roles there before taking over as Associate Chief Nursing Officer and eventually Chief Nursing Officer at HCA West Valley Medical Center in 2017.
“Tracee defines our excellence always values and brings a wealth of experience to our team. She is a motivated leader with a passion for building organizational culture while providing quality patient care and outcomes,” said Corey Lovelace, Chief Executive Officer. “I know she will be a great addition to HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital as we continue to grow and support our community.”
Tracee holds a bachelor’s in nursing from the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, Colorado, and a master’s in healthcare administration from Webster University in Denver, Colorado.
About HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital
HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital is a 222-bed acute care facility. The combined efforts of more than 400 skilled physicians and more than 900 dedicated employees have resulted in one of the most comprehensive healthcare facilities in Port St. Lucie. St. Lucie Hospital offers a full range of services that include a birthing center, cardiac catheterization lab, minimally invasive robotic surgery, gynecologic, general and vascular surgery, and wound care with hyperbaric services. Additionally, St. Lucie is home to a Senior-Friendly ER and Freestanding ER at Darwin Square as well as the Orthopedic & Spine Institute.
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