Maureen Swick, RN, MSN, PhD, NEA-BC

Abstract

Dr. Maureen Swick began her nursing career by earning her associate degree in nursing from Brookdale Community College and BSN from Monmouth University. She has worked as a staff nurse and clinical nurse specialist, and held various leadership positions, including chief nursing officer and chief operating officer. Dr. Swick currently serves as the system chief nurse executive for Inova, the largest not-for-profit health care provider in the Washington, DC, area. Dr. Swick earned her MSN from Columbia University and her PhD from Kennedy Western University. She is a strong nurse advocate and leader, and is committed to transforming the nursing profession. Dr. Swick possesses expertise in optimizing clinical operations, strategic planning, organizational development, critical decision making, and transformational leadership. She has recently developed and implemented a patient-centered care delivery model within the Inova system that was featured by the advisory board in 2014. Dr. Swick served on the American Hospital Association (AHA) board, representing the American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) from 2012 to 2014. She is a member of numerous professional organizations, including the American Nurses Association; the American College of Healthcare Executives; AONE, where she served on the Region 2 board of directors for 2 years; and the Organization of Nurse Executives of New Jersey, where she spent 13 years as a board member including president. Dr. Swick brings this wealth of experience in to her new role as president of AONE beginning in 2016. Dr. Swick has been married for 30 years and has 4 children. One of her daughters is an RN, and one of her sons is in school pursuing a career in nursing as well. Her current position is senior vice president, chief nurse executive of Inova Health System.