FARMINGTON – Deanna Orfanidis has been named chief nursing officer at Franklin Memorial Hospital.
As chief nursing officer, Orfanidis, a registered nurse, is responsible for advancing quality initiatives, creating a culture of safety and improving nursing engagement.
Orfanidis was most recently CNO for Northwestern Medical Center, a community hospital in St. Albans, Vermont. Before that, she spent several years with the Dartmouth Hitchcock Health System in New Hampshire, beginning as a nurse and ending her tenure as CNO.
Orfanidis earned a master of science in nursing from the University of New Hampshire. She is active in several professional organizations and is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives and the Organization of Nurse Leaders.
“I’m looking forward to continuing the legacy of nursing excellence here and partnering with a team to continuously improve our processes to the highest standards of care, implementing best practices with a focus on patient safety and optimal patient care,” Orfanidis said.
PHOTO: Deanna Orfanidis (Submitted photo)