Chesterfield, MO., November 14, 2024 - St. Luke’s is pleased to announce that Kimberly J. Foxworth, DNP (Doctor of Nursing Practice), has been hired as the health system’s new Chief Nursing Executive. Dr. Foxworth will lead all aspects of nursing within St. Luke’s. She will report directly to St. Luke’s President and CEO, Andy Bagnall.

“St. Luke’s is renowned for high quality, compassionate, and dedicated nursing care,” said Andy Bagnall. “Kimberly’s history of building top-performing teams and her experience in advancing quality and patient care is the perfect addition to our senior executive team. She is a hands-on leader who will collaborate across the St. Luke’s team to continually elevate and enhance patient experience. She will be a tremendous asset to St. Luke’s.”

"I am thrilled to join St. Luke's and lead the incredible nursing team within such a respected health care system,” Kimberly said. “St. Luke's has a longstanding reputation for excellence in patient care, and I am deeply committed to advancing our mission to deliver exceptional care to every patient, every time. I look forward to collaborating with our nurses and interdisciplinary teams to strengthen patient outcomes, foster an inclusive and supportive environment, and continue St. Luke's tradition of innovation in healthcare."

Kimberly brings 30 years of experience in healthcare and healthcare leadership to St. Luke’s, most recently serving as chief nursing officer at UHS Valley Hospital Medical Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. She held operational and quality oversight responsibilities for a 400-bed hospital. Kimberly is passionate about reducing health disparities and has been nationally recognized for her contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion in healthcare.

Prior to UHS Valley Hospital Medical Center, Kimberly held medical leadership positions at Preferred Vascular Group in Atlanta, Georgia. In addition to the DNP, Kimberly holds an Executive Master of Healthcare Administration from University of Nevada Las Vegas, a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Phoenix, and Bachelor of Science in Nursing from University of Texas. She is also a Critical Care Registered Nurse with multiple certifications. Kimberly will begin work in her new role with St. Luke’s on December 16th, 2024.