Leadership
At HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland, our experienced and knowledgeable leadership team is committed to improving the quality of care we provide and helping our community.
Jeanette Pennick, MSN, RN-BC, CMSRN, NE-BC, NEA-BC
Chief nursing officer
Jeanette Pennick was appointed chief nursing officer (CNO) at HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland in January 2022. In this role, she oversees patient care, quality, clinical initiatives, and nursing operations.
Serving as a nurse and leader over critical care and emergency services for two decades before moving into executive leadership, Pennick is experienced in organizational development, change management, Six Sigma, and lean process development. She has developed strong clinical teams, has been a supportive mentor, and most importantly, a transformational servant leader.
Pennick began her nursing career in Canada where she was born and raised. She earned her bachelor of science in nursing from the University of Alberta and her master of nursing administration from the University of Texas at Arlington. She holds multiple clinical certifications in addition to certification as an advanced nurse executive (NEA-BC). She was instrumental in the hospital achieving its Level IV trauma designation, primary stroke and chest pain center accreditation.