Altus Lumberton Hospital Hires Katie Gordon as its New CNO
Lumberton, TX – September 16th, 2021 – Altus Lumberton Hospital officially announced today that they had hired Katie Gordon as their new Administrator/ Chief Nursing Officer (CNO).
Mrs. Gordon, who holds a Master of Science in Nursing degree from Lamar University in Beaumont, brings more than a decade of experience in obstetric and neonatal nursing as well as nursing leadership.
In her role as Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), Gordon will work under the direct supervision of the VP of Clinical Services.
As part of her primary responsibilities, Mrs. Gordon will manage and supervise the clinical staff at the hospital, ensuring appropriate staff levels to meet and exceed the complex needs of our patients consistently. In addition, she will ensure that the competency and care standards remain compliant with the hospital’s policy and procedures and accreditation standards with CIHQ and CMS.
To achieve her goals, Mrs. Gordon and the professional staff will coordinate, manage, and evaluate the hospital’s clinical programs and services to identify areas of improvement and promote overall quality of care.
Aside from her professional skills, Mrs. Gordon has strong family and community values that were a perfect match for the family-oriented organization.
Mrs. Gordon, who is originally from Houma, LA, has moved to Lumberton area with her two children, ages five and two, and is looking forward to becoming an outstanding community member. When asked about her experience at Altus Lumberton Hospital so far, she has this to say:
“Everyone is very welcoming, and I have felt like part of the team since day one.”
Altus Lumberton Hospital’s Commitment to Service
Altus Lumberton Hospital transitioned from a state-of-the-art emergency facility into a hospital in November of 2019 and has gone on to become the finest hospital in Hardin county. Their strong commitment to serving the community and putting patient’s needs ahead of financial gains is what sets them apart.
The new hire comes as part of the efforts of Altus Lumberton Hospital to improve the standard of care in the area and prepare for the ensuing growing needs of the community.
When asked to comment on the hiring of Mrs. Gordon, Mr. Kevin Herrington had this to say:
“We’re pleased to have Katie on Team Altus. We are confident that her years of professional experience and knowledge will provide the support our clinical staff requires to continuously improve our quality of care. Likewise, we are sure this new addition to our team will help ensure we remain prepared to meet the growing needs of our community for years to come.”
Kevin Herrington, MBA, FACHE
President/CEO
Altus Lumberton Hospital is located at 137 North LHS Drive, Lumberton, TX 77657. For more information on their services contact them via phone at 409-440-3621 or Contact Us.
