Cindy Akers

Cindy Akers, RN, MSN, NEA-BC, currently serves as the Senior Director of Post Surgical Care and Inpatient Rehab at Carilion Clinic since July 2022. Prior experience includes roles as Assistant Chief Nursing Officer at LewisGale Medical Center, Chief Nursing Officer at LewisGale Hospital Alleghany, and Director of Surgical ICU and PCU at LewisGale Regional Health System. Additional roles within the HCA network featured positions as Director of Medical ICU and Dialysis, and Physician Support Coordinator IT&S. Cindy Akers began as an RN and Shift Administrator in various settings within LewisGale Regional Health System. Academic credentials include a Master's degree in Nursing Informatics from Walden University and a Doctorate in Nursing Administration from Capella University.