AdventHealth names new chief nursing officer for Palm Coast hospitals

Kristen Sutton has 20 years of nursing experience.

By Observer Staff
| 7:16 p.m. January 15, 2024

Palm Coast Observer
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AdventHealth has named Kristen Sutton as chief nursing officer at AdventHealth Palm Coast and AdventHealth Palm Coast Parkway, effective Jan. 28.

The role will serve AdventHealth’s Flagler/St. Johns market and will have operational oversight for both hospitals in Flagler County, according to a press release.

Sutton has 20 years of nursing experience. She currently serves as the chief nursing officer and vice president for Texas Health Hospital Mansfield, a joint venture between Texas Health Resources and AdventHealth. She previously served in nursing leadership roles for critical care services at AdventHealth Wesley Chapel and provided patient care as a registered nurse at AdventHealth Zephyrhills and Lakeland Regional Medical Center.

“I value people and relationships first. I am most excited to meet our team members,” Sutton said. “I look forward to seeing what opportunities exist to volunteer in the Palm Coast community.”