Rachel M.

Rachel M. currently serves as the Director of Patient Care Services and Director of Operative Services at Emory University Hospital, starting in April 2024, and as President of the AORN Atlanta Chapter 1101 since February 2024. Previously, Rachel held the position of Unit Director for multiple surgical units at Emory Healthcare from January 2019 to April 2024, overseeing approximately 70 direct reports and focusing on quality and safety outcomes. Before that, Rachel worked as a Shift Nurse Manager and Cardiovascular Surgical Nurse at Ascension, fostering teamwork and improving patient care. Rachel's career began with a managerial role at Nippers II, where significant revenue growth was achieved. Academic qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Indiana University Indianapolis, a Master of Science in Health/Health Care Administration and Management from Capella University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Indiana University Bloomington.