Caren Lewis

Caren Lewis is an accomplished nursing executive currently serving as Regional Vice President of Nursing and Chief Nursing Officer at SSM Health since August 2021, collaborating with nurses and team members in various healthcare settings. Previously, Caren held interim leadership roles at SSM Health St Joseph hospitals and served as a consultant for Tipton Health Communications. With a track record of progressive leadership positions including Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer at Westerly Hospital and Lawrence + Memorial Hospital, Caren has extensive experience overseeing clinical operations and quality. Additional experience includes key roles at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, where responsibilities encompassed managing over 40 operating room operations, as well as early career roles at Erlanger Health System. Caren holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, a Master of Science in Health Administration, and a Bachelor of Science in Health Services Administration, all from the University of St. Francis.