Kimberly Keene is a distinguished healthcare executive with a rich background in nursing and hospital administration. Having retired as the Chief Executive Officer for St. Bernard Parish Hospital in August of 2022, she leaves behind a legacy of exemplary leadership and innovation. Throughout her career, Kim has amassed over three decades of executive healthcare leadership experience across multiple states, including Louisiana, Florida, and Pennsylvania.Kim's strategic vision and operational expertise have been instrumental in driving organizational growth and fostering operational excellence. Her educational credentials include a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Saint Leo University and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Jacksonville University, providing her with a unique blend of clinical insight and business acumen.Throughout her illustrious career, Kim has navigated the complexities of both for-profit and not-for-profit hospitals, consistently delivering results that exceed expectations. Her strategic acumen has guided facilities ranging from critical access to large teaching hospitals towards achieving competitive advantages in their respective markets.Kim's dedication to excellence extends beyond operational success. As a board member and past president of the Women’s Healthcare Executive Network, she has been a vocal advocate for diversity and inclusion in healthcare leadership. Her outstanding contributions to the industry have been recognized through numerous accolades, including being named a New Orleans 500 business leader, receiving the Nunez Community College Chancellor’s Vision Award, and being honored as a New Orleans City Business Healthcare Hero. Moreover, she was nominated for New Orleans City Business Woman of the Year and recognized as one of the Great 100 Nurses of Louisiana, a testament to her unwavering commitment to patient care.Following her retirement, Kim has transitioned her expertise into specialized consulting, offering litigation support and legal advisory services focused on healthcare cases. With a primary emphasis on ensuring regulatory compliance and upholding the highest standards of quality and patient safety, Kim provides strategic guidance tailored to the unique needs of each case. Drawing upon her deep-rooted clinical expertise and operational experience, she offers insights that are not only legally sound but also clinically informed, positioning her clients for success.
Listed skills include Healthcare, Healthcare Management, Hospitals, Leadership, and 38 others.
