Donita Ross, MSN, RN, NE-BC, CGNC

Donita Ross, Associate Chief Nursing Officer and VP of Health Carousel has 35 years of nursing experience in various leadership roles, from adult health to critical care and perioperative environments. Before joining Health Carousel in 2017, Ross worked for TriHealth, a Cincinnati-based, Magnet-Certified hospital system with a 170-year legacy of exceptional care. Donita is widely regarded as a servant leader who can lead teams to a shared vision. She is passionate about creating and sustaining shared governance structures. She frequently speaks at hospitals and nursing schools during routine trips to the Philippines. Donita’s extensive work in the international nursing industry earned her the prestigious title of Certified Global Nurse Consultant from the International Council of Nurses (ICN) and CGFNS in 2020. In 2021, she was a featured speaker at the National Association for Health Care Recruitment conference, where she presented on creating a culture of magnetism to empower and develop the nursing workforce.