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With decades of nursing and management experience, Riverside Healthcare is excited to announce the promotion of Ellen Bollino, RN, MSN, CEN, to Vice President of Nursing.

 

During her tenure as Director of Nursing, Ellen demonstrated exceptional leadership and dedication to the Riverside Healthcare nursing team. Ellen Bollino, Vice President of Nursing for Riverside Healthcare

 

“Her strong clinical expertise, combined with her keen understanding of operational and quality improvement principles, have made her an invaluable asset to our organization,” said Riverside Healthcare President and CEO Phil Kambic. “I am confident that she will continue to make significant contributions to the success of Riverside.”

 

As Vice President of Nursing, Ellen oversees Inpatient Nursing, the Family Birthing Center, and Clinical Resource Management.

 

"I am honored to take on the role of Vice President of Nursing and look forward to leading Riverside Healthcare's dedicated team of nurses and nursing assistants as we continue to uphold the highest standard of compassion, innovation, and clinical excellence for the communities we serve,” Ellen said.

 

Ellen has 23 years of nursing experience and has previously been in the role of Director of Nursing and Director of Emergency Services at several Chicago-area medical centers.

 

Prior to that, Ellen worked at Riverside for 15 years, most recently as the Manager of Emergency and Observation Services. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing and Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Olivet Nazarene University and her Associate of Nursing degree (ADN) from Kankakee Community College. She is also a member of the Illinois Nursing Foundation American Nurses Association Bylaws Committee.

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About Riverside Healthcare

Riverside Healthcare is a fully integrated healthcare system serving the needs of individuals and communities throughout the counties of Kankakee, Iroquois, Will, Grundy and beyond. As part of the system, Riverside Medical Center, a 312-bed hospital, provides a full scope of inpatient and outpatient care and is a nationally recognized, award-winning Level II Trauma hospital with advanced programs in heart care, cancer care, neurosurgery and orthopedics. Its reputation for nursing excellence has made Riverside Magnet® designated since 2011 – the only area hospital to earn this distinction. Riverside also operates several community, primary and specialty health centers throughout the region. Learn more about Riverside Healthcare at riversidehealthcare.org.

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