Kim Harrell

Kim Harrell is an accomplished nursing and healthcare executive with extensive experience in various leadership roles. Currently serving as the Chief Nursing Officer at Merit Health River Oaks since December 2023, Kim previously held the position of Chief Quality Officer for the Merit Health Jackson Market, overseeing six facilities in Mississippi, from November 2019 to January 2024. Additionally, Kim served as Chief Quality Officer at Merit Health Central and as Director of Surgical Services at Central Mississippi Medical Center. Early career roles included Administrator at Pediatric Surgery Center at River Oaks and Director of Sterile Processing & Materials Management at River Oaks Hospital. Kim's clinical background includes positions as a Registered Nurse in diverse settings, including dialysis and neuro stepdown units. Educational qualifications consist of a Master’s in Health Administration from Belhaven University and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Mississippi- School of Nursing.