Sharon Timmons, BSN, MS     (Posted 6/4/04)
Executive Director
Genesis Heart Institute
Davenport, Iowa

Sharon Timmons, BSN, MS, is the new Executive Director of Cardiac Services for Genesis Medical Center.  In her new role, she will oversee operations of the cardiac service line and the Genesis Heart Institute.  

Sharon has more than 20 years of health care experience.  Previously, she served as Chief Operating Officer at New Hanover Health Network in Wilmington, N.C., where she was instrumental in developing its cardiac service line.  She also has served in staff and management positions in a variety of cardiac care settings, including coronary care, step-down and pediatric cardiac surgery. 

"She brings to Genesis a broad set of skills encompassing clinical, operational and quality expertise," said Carole Reid, RN, MSN, Vice President of Patient Services at Genesis Medical Center. 

"When I was first introduced to Genesis, I was hooked," Timmons said.  "It is the caring and compassionate staff, volunteers, and physicians coupled with the maturity of this program and the commitment to clinical excellence, research and technology that made me realize that Genesis is a world class leader in heart care.  This is where I wanted to be." 

She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Capital University in Columbus, Ohio, and her Masters of Science degree from The Ohio State University, also in Columbus.  Her husband, Steve, will join her in the Quad Cities.