Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett announced that Wade Tyrrell has been named chief nursing officer of the hospital effective October 30th.
     Tyrrell, 49, is an experienced health care professional with an extensive management background including 8 years of prior experience as a chief nursing officer. Most recently he was the chief nursing officer at Lea Regional Medical Center in Hobbs, New Mexico. He holds a bachelor of science degree in nursing from South Dakota State University and a master of science degree in nursing administration from Texas A&M University.
     “Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett has a reputation as one of the top hospitals in the Tenet Healthcare system for patient satisfaction,” said Tyrrell. “I’m looking forward to working with the talented physicians and staff here at Saint Francis-Bartlett to build on the high level of quality care that patients have come to expect.”
     “Wade will be a valuable asset to Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett. With more than 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry and his commitment to quality, Wade Tyrrell is a perfect fit for the hospital,” said Kem Mullins, chief executive officer of Saint Francis Hospital-Bartlett.