Memorial Satilla welcome new CNO

Memorial Satilla Health is pleased to announce Dr. Jennifer Weaver as its new Chief Nursing Officer. She started October 6.

‌“Jen has proven herself as a true nursing champion by helping drive nursing strategies focused on people, service and quality,” says Damon Barrett, CEO. “She has been successful in building solid relationships with clinical staff which has helped to drive culture and overall camaraderie of the nursing teams she leads.”

"I am honored to be joining this incredible team,” Weaver said. “To be entrusted with shaping the future of nursing care here is a tremendous privilege, and I can't wait to roll up my sleeves and work alongside such talented and compassionate professionals.”

Dr. Weaver comes to the Memorial Satilla team from HCA Florida Palms West Hospital in Palm Beach County where she served as an assistant CNO for two years. She was instrumental in reducing nursing turnover to 6.89 percent while also boosting nursing engagement and patient experience scores. Jen also oversaw a 62 percent reduction in healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) during her time at Palms West Hospital.

Weaver joined Palms West Hospital after spending two years as the ACNO of HCA Florida JFK Hospital, where she provided clinical and operational oversight for a 516-bed facility with an inpatient rehabilitation unit.

She holds a doctorate of nursing practice, a master's of science in nursing education, and a bachelor of science in nursing. She is also certified in executive nursing practice and (CENP) and is an advance nurse executive. Weaver has worked with HCA Healthcare, Memorial Satilla’s parent company, for 18 years, beginning her career as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Weaver is relocating to Waycross with her husband, David, and two fur babies, Coco and Ruby.