Speakers - WNSC 2023

Biography

Susan Montminy is the Director of Risk Management for Coverys. Susan worked as a registered nurse and has held director-level positions in nursing, risk management, and quality; has provided oversight of clinical and employee health departments; and has served as a nurse investigator for the Rhode Island Department of the Attorney General. Her breadth of experience ranges from ambulatory care settings to academic health systems, which include hospitals, level-one trauma centers, behavioral health clinics, ambulatory surgical centers, and outpatient clinics. Susan received a doctoral degree focusing on organizational change and leadership from the University of Southern California. She has earned a Master of Public Administration, a Bachelor of Science in nursing, and a post-graduate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety. In addition to her academic achievements, she has several professional certifications, including the Certified Professional in Patient Safety, Master TeamSTEPPS Trainer, and a Certified Professional in Healthcare Risk Management. She has been professionally published and a guest speaker at numerous conferences. Throughout her career, Susan has received several awards for her untiring work in patient and employee safety, including the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Center for Devices and Radiological Health’s Director Special Citation, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) citation for dedicated service to Patient Safety Improvement, and the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses (AAOHN) National Governmental Affairs Award.