Sovah Health Appoints Teresa Pruitt as Senior Nursing Officer at Martinsville Campus
March 6, 2024
Sovah Health is pleased to announce the appointment of Teresa Pruitt as the Senior Nursing Officer (SNO) at the Martinsville Campus, effective immediately. Teresa has officially accepted this position after serving as the interim SNO for the past several months.
With an illustrious career spanning nearly four decades at Sovah Health since 1985, Teresa brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her new role. Her tenure has seen her occupy various management positions in Women and Children's areas, Nursing Education, Risk Management, and Quality. Teresa has also previously served as the Interim Chief Nursing Officer for Sovah Health twice in the past decade.
In addition to her responsibilities as the Senior Nursing Officer, Teresa will continue in her role as Market Director of Quality. Her outstanding leadership in this capacity has been evident through her blend of multiple functions across the market to enhance efficiencies and promote the sharing of best practices. Noteworthy achievements include spearheading the development of a market PEER review process and establishing a Market Quality and Patient Safety Council.
Teresa's extensive background, coupled with her strong ties within the community, make her the perfect candidate to lead the nursing team at Sovah Health – Martinsville. Her appointment reflects our commitment to excellence and innovation within our nursing department.
"We are delighted to have Teresa Pruitt officially join us as the Senior Nursing Officer at the Martinsville Campus," said Lindsay Crumpton, Chief Nursing Officer at Sovah Health. "Her leadership and dedication to improving healthcare outcomes are exemplary, and we have full confidence in her ability to drive our nursing department towards continued success."