Valerie Specht

Valerie Specht is a seasoned nursing professional with extensive experience in various leadership roles within healthcare. Currently serving as Nursing Supervisor at Nantucket Cottage Hospital since June 2022, Valerie previously held the position of Clinical Manager at Banner Health from August 2008 to January 2024, where responsibilities included managing productivity, conducting employee reviews, and overseeing day-to-day operations. Prior to this, Valerie was the Director of Critical Care/Progressive Care at Abrazo Healthcare, overseeing operations, budgeting, and staff education. Additional roles at Abrazo included House Supervisor, managing hospital throughput and addressing patient concerns, and Clinical Coordinator CVICU, focused on unit operations and patient care. Valerie earned a Bachelor of Science in Registered Nursing from Grand Canyon University in 2008.