Msn Cindy Lunsford Bsn, Mba, Mas-Ph, Emhl

Executive Vice President/chief Operations Officer - System at TidalHealth

Cindy Lunsford, MSN, BSN, MBA, MAS-PH, EMHL has a diverse and extensive work experience in the healthcare industry. Cindy currently serves as the Executive Vice President/Chief Operations Officer - System at TidalHealth, where they are responsible for optimizing growth and enhancing operational performance across the health system. Prior to this, Cindy held the position of Executive Vice President/Chief Operations Officer at Peninsula Regional Medical Center for 15 years, where they led strategic and clinical activities at a 266-bed community hospital. Cindy also served as the Vice President of Ambulatory and Professional Services at the same organization, overseeing operations, and supporting physician-hospital relationships. Earlier in their career, Cindy worked at the University Health Care System, holding positions such as Vice President of Community Services and Director of Emergency Services. Throughout their career, they have implemented initiatives to improve access to care, increase revenue, and enhance operational performance.

Cindy Lunsford has an extensive education history with multiple degrees and certifications. Cindy'seducation chronology as per the provided information is as follows:

Cindy began their educational journey in 1981 at the Medical College of Georgia, where they earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with a specialization in Nurse/Nursing Administration. Afterward, in 1986, they pursued further education in the field of healthcare by obtaining a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from Medical Careers.

In 1997, Cindy pursued their Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Augusta State University, focusing on business and management in a healthcare context. This additional degree helped broaden their knowledge beyond nursing administration.

Continuing their pursuit of higher education, Cindy obtained an Executive Masters in Healthcare Leadership from Brown University, specializing in Healthcare Leadership and Policy, between 2017 and 2019. Additionally, they earned a Masters of Applied Science in Population Health from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, focusing on Population Health during the same period.

Currently, Cindy is engaged in their highest level of educational achievement, pursuing an EdD (Doctor of Education) in Organizational Leadership from Abilene Christian University. Cindy'sexpected completion year is 2021.

To complement their extensive educational background, Cindy also holds certifications. Cindy is a Registered Nurse, although the institution where they obtained this certification is not specified. Cindy also holds a Six Sigma Greenbelt - Healthcare certification, which they obtained from Villanova University, although the exact completion year is not provided.

Cindy Lunsford's educational journey highlights their dedication to furthering their knowledge and expertise in various areas of healthcare, management, and leadership.

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  • Executive Vice President/chief Operations Officer - System

    January, 2020 - present

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