Cheryl began her healthcare career as a nurse at St. Ann’s Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. She then moved into nursing management and rose through the ranks to hold top positions at MedCenter Hospital and Marion General Hospital in Marion, Ohio; and Morrow County Hospital in Mt. Gilead, Ohio. The multi-million dollar construction projects Cheryl oversaw at Marion General and Morrow County hospitals prepared her well for her next role – to oversee the development of OhioHealth’s new hospital in Dublin.
Dublin opened two years ago and is one of the first hospitals in the country to truly be built using an evidence-based design process. It was Cheryl’s vision; her tenacity; her willingness to “push the envelope” that made this special project happen. At one point, she instructed her team to “run until apprehended.” And they did.
Since Dublin opened, Cheryl has been selfless in her willingness to share the successes she has achieved with Dublin and the value of using an evidence-based design process. She conducts tours, speaks at conferences, and makes herself available to others seeking knowledge and information.
Those of who have worked with Cheryl find it remarkable that she is able to combine gracefully so many things: openness and the ability to listen with decisiveness; willingness to embrace new ideas with patience and a long term view; interest in the newest technology and in the basics of care culture; even confidence mixed with shyness.