Newport Hospital is pleased to announce the appointment of Sarah NekraszMSN, RN, BC, FPCC as the new Chief Nursing Officer (CNO). Sarah has been serving in this role on an interim basis since September 2024 and has been an integral part of the nursing team here at Newport Hospital for more than 26 years.

“Over her decades of service at Newport Hospital, Sarah has demonstrated consummate nursing professionalism, exemplary leadership, and a powerful commitment to patient care,” said Nicholas Dominick, interim president, Newport Hospital and senior vice president of clinical services, Brown University Health.  “Sarah’s compassion for patients and staff alike, and her relentless pursuit of exceptional care makes her the perfect fit to lead our nursing department moving forward.”

Sarah’s distinguished career at Newport Hospital has included numerous leadership roles. Most recently, she was the Director of the Center for Professional Practice and Innovation and Magnet Program Coordinator. In these positions, she played a key role in advancing clinical excellence, improving patient outcomes, and guiding the hospital's journey toward maintaining Magnet Recognition. Prior to this, Sarah held leadership roles overseeing Medical-Surgical, Critical Care, Rehabilitation, and Wound Care nursing departments, as well as playing an active role on the hospital’s Clinical Quality and Safety Council.

"I am deeply honored to be named Chief Nursing Officer at Newport Hospital," said Sarah Nekrasz, chief nursing officer, Newport Hospital.  "Throughout my career here, I've seen firsthand the impact that dedicated, compassionate care can have on our patients and their families. I am committed to continuing our mission of providing the highest quality care, supporting our exceptional nursing team, and fostering a culture of excellence."

A graduate of Salve Regina University and the Community College of Rhode Island, Sarah earned her Master of Science in Nursing Leadership from Walden University in 2018. She is also a certified Medical-Surgical Nurse and a member of the Rhode Island State Nurses Association (RISNA), the American Nurses Association (ANA), and the American Organization of Nurse Leaders (AONL).

Sarah has received numerous accolades throughout her career, including the Newport Hospital Excellence in Nursing Leadership Award in 2019 and the Newport Hospital Leader of the Year award in 2020.  In September of 2024, Sarah was named fellow in Person-Centered Care by Planetree.

 

Nicole Searles

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