Current role
Chief Nursing Officer
Executive Leadership
Linda Pierce
Chief Nursing Officer
With deep clinical experience and a career rooted in service at Martin County Hospital District, Linda Pierce leads nursing with a focus on patient safety, clinical excellence, staff development, and compassionate care.
Martin County Hospital District
Chief Nursing Officer
Executive profile
Leading Nursing Excellence Through Experience, Compassion, & Service
Linda Pierce has dedicated her entire healthcare career to Martin County Hospital District. Beginning as a Licensed Vocational Nurse, she advanced through clinical, quality, and leadership roles before becoming Chief Nursing Officer in 2017. Today, she leads nursing services while continuing to care for patients as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
Every decision should support what is best for our patients and the people who care for them.
Leadership experience
13 years
Education
BSN, MSN
Family Nurse Practitioner
Years at MCHD
17 years
Leadership and impact
Supporting Exceptional Patient Care Through Strong Nursing Leadership
Linda leads nursing services with a focus on clinical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Her priorities include supporting nursing staff, maintaining outstanding patient care during ongoing facility expansion, and strengthening evidence-based practices that improve outcomes across the organization.
01
Nursing Excellence
Setting standards for nursing practice while recruiting, developing, and supporting clinical teams that deliver compassionate, high-quality care.
02
Clinical Quality
Improving patient satisfaction and sepsis outcomes through evidence-based care, early intervention, and collaboration across departments.
03
Leading Through Change
Guiding nursing teams through the Emergency Department and Medical-Surgical expansion while ensuring patients continue to receive safe, efficient, and compassionate care.
Community commitment
Caring for Neighbors Like Family
Having called this community home for more than 20 years, Linda is committed to making every patient and family feel heard, valued, supported, and genuinely cared for.
Lasting impact
Elevating Patient Care Across MCHD
Linda is especially proud of helping MCHD achieve national Top 20 recognition for patient satisfaction while continuing to strengthen nursing excellence throughout the organization.
Outside of work
Staying Active Outdoors
Linda enjoys pickleball, hiking, fishing, skiing, CrossFit, and spending time outdoors with family and friends.
MCHD Leadership
Leadership That Keeps MCHD Moving Forward
The Martin County Hospital District leadership team works together to strengthen patient care, support employees, and prepare the organization to meet the future healthcare needs of the communities we serve.