Carole Billington, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, is president and chief nursing officer (CNO) for Saint Anne’s Hospital. Billington has been with the hospital for many years, previously serving as interim president and CNO.
Her career began with Saint Anne’s Hospital as a newly licensed registered nurse and, over time, she has held various nursing and administrative leadership roles, including clinical advisor, clinical resource coordinator, patient care director of peri-anesthesia services, director of surgical services/endoscopy and cardiovascular program, administrative director of clinical operations, and chief operating officer/chief nursing officer.
Billington's broad experience has uniquely positioned her to lead Saint Anne’s Hospital into the future. She has played a pivotal role in the hospital’s continued growth as a leading community hospital, with a focus on patient safety, patient experience, organizational efficiency, clinical excellence, shared governance, and employee engagement. Under her leadership, Saint Anne’s Hospital has expanded services and earned multiple national recognitions for patient care.
Billington holds a bachelor of science degree in nursing from the University of New Hampshire and a master of science in nursing from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. She is board certified in nursing administration and as a nurse executive, advanced. In addition, she is a member of numerous professional organizations, including the American College of Healthcare Executives, the Organization of Nurse Leaders, the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth College of Nursing and Health Sciences Advisory Board, the Bristol Community College Advisory Board, and the American Organization of Nurse Leaders.