Manatee Memorial Hospital Names Judy Young as Chief Nursing Officer
Manatee Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce the appointment of Judy Young, MBA, BSN, RN, as its new Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), reporting to Andy Guz, CEO, Manatee Memorial Hospital. A seasoned healthcare leader with more than 38 years of nursing experience, Judy transitions into this role after serving with distinction as CNO at sister facility Lakewood Ranch Medical Center since 2014.
In her new position, Judy will lead all nursing services and the clinical aspects of all other hospital departments, continuing her unwavering commitment to clinical excellence, patient safety and compassionate care. Her proven track record in optimizing patient outcomes, strengthening nurse engagement, and successfully navigating numerous Joint Commission accreditations positions her as an outstanding addition to the hospital’s executive leadership team.
“Judy is a dynamic and highly respected nursing leader whose passion for quality and safety has elevated every team of which she has been a part,” said Andy Guz, CEO of Manatee Memorial Hospital. “Her deep roots in our community and her drive for excellence make her the ideal fit to lead our nursing team. We are thrilled to welcome her to Manatee Memorial and look forward to the wonderful things she will accomplish here.”
A Manatee County resident, Judy has lived in the area all her life and brings a deep understanding of the healthcare needs of the local community. Over the course of her career, she has served in multiple leadership roles in the Sarasota/Manatee region, including Assistant Chief Nursing Officer, Interim Vice President of Quality and Risk, and Director of Surgical Services.
In addition, she has led numerous process improvement initiatives, clinical certifications for specialties such as stroke, sepsis, heart attack care, and orthopedic surgery, and has helped her teams achieve Leapfrog “A” Patient Safety Grades. As she begins this new chapter at Manatee Memorial Hospital, Judy remains dedicated to advancing the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care in Manatee and Sarasota counties.
About Manatee Health
Proudly serving the residents of Manatee, Hillsborough, and surrounding counties for more than 70 years, Manatee Health represents an entire network of healthcare services. These include freestanding emergency departments, outpatient imaging, rehabilitation and sports medicine, home health, surgical and specialty physician services, and all the inpatient services offered by Manatee Memorial Hospital including advanced stroke care and vascular disease, emergency medicine for all ages; cardiac; cardiovascular; surgical, including robotic; orthopedics; respiratory care; sleep services; oncology; wound care and women’s and children’s services including Manatee County’s only Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. For information on hospital services, visitmanateehealth.com.
