JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (November 2, 2026) - HCA Florida Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce the appointment of Nicky Reed, DNP, MSN, RN, NE-BC, as Assistant Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO), effective November 2, 2026.
Reed brings more than 20 years of nursing and healthcare leadership experience, with a strong background in clinical operations, cardiovascular services, nursing team development, and patient-centered care.
“We are excited to welcome Nicky to the HCA Florida Memorial Hospital nursing leadership team. With more than 20 years of nursing experience and a proven track record of leading diverse clinical teams, Nicky brings a wealth of knowledge, expertise and a genuine passion for nursing excellence,” said David L. Threatt, DNP, MSHI, RN, NE-BC, Chief Nursing Officer at HCA Florida Memorial Hospital. “Her commitment to developing and empowering nurses, fostering collaboration and delivering high-quality, compassionate patient care aligns perfectly with our mission and values. We look forward to the positive impact her leadership will have on our colleagues, patients, and the communities we serve.”
Reed joins HCA Florida Memorial Hospital from St. David's Medical Center in Austin, Texas, part of HCA Healthcare's St. David's HealthCare network, where she served as Administrative Director of Cardiovascular Services. In this role, she provided leadership and operational oversight for multiple specialized departments, including cardiac catheterization laboratories, interventional radiology, radiology nursing, echocardiography, cardiology pre- and post-procedure services, and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation.
Prior to St. David's, Reed served as Director of Nursing for Heart and Vascular Services at UNC Health Wayne in Goldsboro, North Carolina. There, she led a broad range of clinical services, including progressive care, telemetry, pediatrics, cardiac catheterization, cardiac surveillance, and cardiopulmonary observation.
Her extensive nursing career also includes 15 years with Spectrum Health Gerber Memorial, now Corewell Health Gerber Hospital, in Fremont, Michigan. During her tenure, she advanced through several clinical and leadership positions, including Nurse Manager of Intensive Care and Medical-Surgical Services, Hospital Supervisor, Emergency Department Charge Nurse and Adult and Pediatric Forensic Nurse Examiner. Earlier in her career, she gained clinical experience in labor and delivery and orthopedic trauma nursing.
Reed earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), with a focus on Nurse Executive Leadership, from the University of North Carolina Wilmington in May 2026. She also holds a Master of Science in Nursing and Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Ferris State University, as well as an Associate Degree in Nursing from Grand Rapids Community College. She is board-certified as a Nurse Executive (NE-BC) through the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
Outside of healthcare, Reed enjoys spending time with her husband and their five adult children. She is looking forward to making Jacksonville her new home.
About HCA Florida Memorial Hospital – HCA Florida Memorial Hospital is part of Florida’s largest healthcare system, HCA Florida Healthcare. Its 11,200 physicians and 80,000 colleagues collaboratively care for nearly 12.8 million patient encounters annually from more than 650 connected care sites. HCA Florida Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville is a full service, acute care, Level II Trauma hospital with 454 inpatient beds, six current freestanding emergency rooms in three counties and a dedicated Women’s Center. Fully accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC), HCA Florida Memorial Hospital is a Comprehensive Stroke Center, Comprehensive Resuscitation Center of Excellence, and is ranked as one of the top hospitals in the country for heart, lung and surgical care. It is one of only 400 ECMO centers in the country and operates as a Gold Center of Excellence by ELSO, and was named America’s 100 Best Orthopedic Surgery Hospitals 2026 by Healthgrades five years in a row. For more information, visit: HCAFloridahealthcare.com.
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