Karen Reilly, DNP, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, Chief Nursing Officer and Vice President of Patient Care Services

Prior to joining Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Karen Reilly, DNP, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, spent 30 years working in clinical nursing and leadership roles at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. She previously served as the Associate Chief Nurse for Critical Care, Cardiovascular and Surgical Services, overseeing more than 100 critical care beds and 340 intermediate care beds, as well as more than 1,400 FTEs, and also served as a leader of the inpatient operations team.

During her time at the Brigham, she made immense contributions to the Department of Nursing and was part of many efforts to expand and improve patient care. She played an integral leadership role in the planning process and opening of the Shapiro Cardiovascular Center, as well as the expansion of the Neuro and Thoracic services, the ECMO program, Trauma Care and the mechanical support program—experience.

Karen has also served as a Magnet Appraiser for the last several years, bringing experience and insight into BWFH’s journey towards Magnet Redesignation. She is a respected presenter, national publisher and decorated researcher, with a focus on the effect of reflective practice on the nursing practice environment. She was elected to the Board of Directors for the Organization of Nursing Leaders, serving as MA State Representative. Karen earned her nursing degree from Saint Anselm College, her MBA from UMass Boston and her doctorate in nursing from Simmons College.