Marlena Montgomery, MSN, MBA, RN, FACHE

Chief Nursing Officer and Experience Champion Sharp Coronado

Marlena Montgomery is an accomplished healthcare executive, currently providing leadership and oversight as the Vice President of Patient Care Services at Sharp Coronado. With a career spanning over two decades in the healthcare industry, Montgomery has consistently exhibited an unwavering commitment to elevating the nursing profession and improving patient care. In 2017, she earned a dual Master of Science in Nursing degree and Master of Business Administration, focusing on Leadership in Healthcare Systems from Grand Canyon University. As the President for the Association of California Nurse Leaders (ACNL), Montgomery demonstrates her commitment to shaping nursing practice and advocating for healthcare professionals.

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