Senior Nursing Executive | CEO | Speaker | Consultant
Dina Dent
With over 27 years of clinical and executive leadership experience, Dr. Dina Dent brings a proven track record of transforming healthcare systems. As CEO of MedConsult LLC, she works with healthcare leaders to drive measurable outcomes in quality, patient safety, workforce strategy, and operations.
Stats at a Glance:
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Led and collaborated with over 10,000 nurses
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$160M+ cost savings from consulting initiatives
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27+ years of experience
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15+ national awards
Consulting Expertise
Dina provides strategic advisory and interim leadership services to hospitals, systems, and executive boards.
Services Include:
Career Journey
MedConsult LLC – CEO (2019–Present)
Strategic consulting, interim leadership, and transformation services.
2025–Present
Adjunct Faculty
Marymount University, Arlington, VA
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Teach courses in nursing leadership, healthcare systems, and evidence-based practice
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Mentor emerging nurse leaders and support capstone project development
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Collaborate with faculty on curriculum updates to align with national nursing standards
2022–2025
Vice President & Chief Nursing Officer
Inova Fairfax Hospital, VA
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Led 4000+ nurses across a nationally ranked academic medical center
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Achieved $160M in cost savings through staffing and efficiency initiatives
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Reduced RN turnover to 9% in FY2024 (from 13% FY2023)
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Led implementation of Virtual Nurse Program and 4 new patient care devices
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Press Ganey Top 6% nationwide for Inpatient Likelihood to Recommend
2020–2022
VP & Chief Nursing Officer
John Peter Smith Hospital, TX
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Led COVID-19 Incident Command & Emergency Disaster Response
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Managed $320M operating budget and 2100+ FTEs
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Increased nurse residency participation by 50%
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Oversaw stroke, AMI, and psychiatric accreditations
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Named “Best Hospital in America” by Washington Monthly during her leadership
2017–2020
VP of Nursing & System Patient Experience Lead
Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, LA
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Led COVID unit redesign; managed 223 peak patients
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Developed new graduate nurse residency (163 initial grads, 5.5% 1st-year turnover)
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Increased oncology outpatient satisfaction from 64% to 97%
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Reduced workplace violence through CPI education and de-escalation protocols
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Created Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC) for hospital-wide initiatives
2014–2017
Executive Director of Nursing Operations
Christus Cabrini Hospital, LA
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Managed 600+ staff across nursing, behavioral health, and respiratory therapy
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Led initiatives that improved HCAHPS scores across all domains
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Revamped extern program to reduce bedside nurse turnover
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Directed sleep medicine and stroke re-certification
2012–2014
Unit Director, Medical ICU
Grady Health System, GA
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Managed a 30-bed ICU with 86 FTEs
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Chaired Nurse Executive Council
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Achieved a 70% reduction in hospital-acquired conditions via CUSP
2010–2012
Nurse Manager, Telemetry & Dialysis Services
Wellstar Cobb Hospital, GA
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Oversaw $1M operating budget and expansion of dialysis unit
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Improved patient handoffs and readmission prevention
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Introduced shared governance for nursing
1998–2001
Staff Nurse, CV Step-Down Units
Piedmont Hospital & Emory University Hospital, GA
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Delivered complex cardiac post-op care
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Provided patient and family education for chronic conditions
1997–1998
Staff Nurse, Surgical Telemetry
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, VA
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Provided comprehensive care for pre- and post-surgical patients
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Worked in Virginia’s only Level I trauma and burn center at the time
Academic Roles (2010–2019)
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Adjunct Faculty, Kennesaw State University (2010–2012)
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Faculty Consultant, Mississippi College (2017–2019)
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Led curriculum development for Clinical Nurse Leader program
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Thought Leadership
Dina is a nationally recognized speaker and thought leader in healthcare transformation. She’s been invited to present at:
Magnet Conference
Recognitions & Awards
DFW: Great 100 Nurse Award, 2022
Honored as one of the Dallas-Fort Worth region’s most exceptional nurses for excellence in the profession and community service.
Beckers: "CNOs to Know" 2024
Recognized among the top Chief Nursing Officers nationwide for outstanding leadership and impact on healthcare.
See the full list on Becker's Hospital Review
VNA "CNO of the Year" 2024
Honored by the VNA as Chief Nursing Officer of the Year for exemplary leadership, innovation, and dedication to advancing nursing across the state.
JJNIF 2024-25
Selected as part of an elite group of nurse leaders driving healthcare transformation through innovation.
Learn more about the Fellowship
In the Media
Coffee Break: Breaking the cycle of bullying in healthcare one cup at a time EP.26
Dina Dent discusses strategies for building meaningful nurse-physician partnerships and leading system-wide change through empathy, collaboration, and culture-building.
PSQH Podcast: How Nurses Are Leading Patient Safety Innovation
Featured in Episode 94 of PSQH: The Podcast, Dina Dent joins Patricia McGaffigan of IHI to discuss a nurse-led rapid-cycle improvement program driving patient safety innovation.
🔗 Listen to the episode on PSQH
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Guest Speaker – CipherHealth Partners in Excellence Conference 2019
Dina spoke at the CipherHealth Partners in Excellence Conference 2019, sharing strategies to improve patient engagement, strengthen communication, and drive excellence in care delivery.
