Nancy Simon is CNO of the HCA West Florida Division in Tampa, Fla., where she is responsible for nursing practice and the strategic direction for clinical excellence across 16 hospitals. Ms. Simon has more than 30 years of experience serving in various positions from the bedside to the boardroom. She previously served at Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville (Fla.) as the vice president of patient care services. During her tenure, she was instrumental in leading this 526-bed tertiary facility to be named to US News & World Report Best Hospitals in 2012, 2013, and 2014.