AdventHealth Palm Coast Names New Chief Nursing Officer

AdventHealth has named Kristen Sutton as chief nursing officer at AdventHealth Palm Coast and AdventHealth Palm Coast Parkway, according to a media release.

With 20 years of nursing experience, Sutton brings knowledge in executive nursing, administration, quality improvement, clinical care coordination, training, and leadership development, the release states.

Sutton currently serves as the chief nursing officer and vice president for Texas Health Hospital Mansfield, a joint venture between Texas Health Resources and AdventHealth. Prior, she served in nursing leadership roles for critical care services at AdventHealth Wesley Chapel and provided patient care as a registered nurse at AdventHealth Zephyrhills and Lakeland Regional Medical Center, according to the release.

Sutton is a member of the American Organization of Nurse Leaders, Texas Organization for Nursing Leadership, American Nurses Association, and American College of Healthcare Executives. She also serves as an executive board member for the Mansfield Mission Center and a board member for the Linda Nix Clinic, which helps to serve uninsured community members in need.

“I value people and relationships first. I am most excited to meet our team members,” Sutton said in the release. “I look forward to seeing what opportunities exist to volunteer in the Palm Coast community.”