Harris Methodist Fort Worth Hospital (HMFW) officials named Karen Robeano, MS, RN, vice president of patient care services and chief nursing officer.  With more than 20 years of experience in clinical nursing and nursing leadership, Robeano has spent the majority of her career in nursing leadership positions, but maintains her clinical certification in neonatal intensive care. 

In her new role, Robeano will be responsible for the overall strategic, operational, clinical, regulatory and financial performance and success of the nursing services at Harris Methodist Fort Worth Hospital.  Her role will be integral in the development and implementation of strategic and operating plans, policies and procedures.  She will also be a key leader in the hospital's Magnet re-designation process.  

Prior to coming to Harris Methodist Fort Worth Hospital, Robeano served as the chief nursing officer at Mount Carmel Health in Columbus, Ohio 2004 - 2008. She also filled the position of interim chief operating officer at St. Ann's from 2005 - 2006. In her 20 years of nursing experience, she has also served as the director of perinatal services at Mount Carmel St. Ann's Hospital and the nurse manager of the neonatal intensive care unit at Riverside Methodist Hospital.