Christy Moody, CNO, Named to Becker’s 2024 Listing of ‘CNOs to Know’

Christy Moody, RN, MSN, CCRN, CPPS, and Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center (CPRMC), was recognized on October 27 by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of its “CNOs to Know” for 2024. This list recognizes top CNOs across the country for combining clinical expertise and executive leadership to ensure high standards of patient care while tackling nurse staffing shortages, managing nursing budgets, and developing professional growth opportunities for up-and-coming nurses. Nationwide, 213 CNOs were featured in the listing, including two from South Carolina.

“It’s an honor to make this prestigious listing and even more so to work with so many incredible professionals at Carolina Pines who make recognitions like this even possible,” said Moody. “We have a wonderful team at Carolina Pines who work tirelessly to provide the best care possible while always putting the patient first. It’s a privilege to lead so many skilled and compassionate caregivers and see the impact they have on our patients every day.”

Moody oversees Carolina Pines nursing division, including its operational budget and the scope of work of more than 400 employees. She is responsible for nursing standards and practices in all service areas of the hospital. Earlier this year, she was recognized as one of Becker's 90 Patient Safety Experts to Know in 2024, and in December, she was named the recipient of the South Carolina Hospital Association’s annual “Drive to Zero Harm Leadership Award,” one of the highest honors bestowed upon a healthcare professional by the organization.

During Moody’s tenure as CNO at CPRMC, the hospital moved from a "D" grade in 2016 for patient safety from the Leapfrog Group to its current "A" grade, a rating it has held for five consecutive cycles. CPRMC was also named a “Top General Hospital” by The Leapfrog Group in December 2023, one of only 35 hospitals nationwide to earn the designation. In addition, Carolina Pines was recently named one of only three hospitals to earn the “Platinum Award,” ScionHealth’s highest honor as part of the company’s National Quality Strategy. ScionHealth operates 92 hospitals across 28 states.

“Christy is a shining example of someone who has grown with our hospital, led by example, and continued to ask from her team the same excellence she puts forth,” said Bill Little, CEO of CPRMC. “In doing so, she has risen to the top nursing position in the building while helping our hospital improve in so many ways, from patient safety to patient experiences and outcomes. She truly is an exceptional CNO deserving of the recognitions she continues to earn.”

The Becker's Hospital Review editorial team accepted nominations to compile the 2024 “CNOs to Know” list. The full list features individual profiles of the CNOs recognized and can be read here.

About Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center

As part of the ScionHealth network of hospitals, Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center (CPRMC) provides high-quality healthcare services to the people of several counties in northeastern South Carolina. Patients have come to rely on our experienced, skilled staff and physicians to provide them with the highest level of care and compassion. Through the facilities on our campus, including a 116-bed acute care hospital and an adjoining medical office building, we provide comprehensive services with two things in mind: the care and comfort of our patients. Learn more about CPRMC at www.cprmc.com.