Press Release
By Baptist Health
07-22-24
Experienced health care executive brings passion for continuously improving patient care to the role
Fernandina Beach, Fla., July 22, 2024 – Tara Beth Anderson, MSN, RN, NE-BC, has joined Baptist Health as hospital president at Baptist Medical Center Nassau effective today. With an extensive background in health care leadership, Anderson brings both operational and clinical expertise to this role, which will lead a team of 922 team members and physicians.
Anderson joins Baptist Nassau from HCA Florida Capital Hospital in Tallahassee, where she served as chief nursing officer with clinical and operational oversight across multiple service lines. Under her leadership, the hospital saw significant growth and improvements in quality.
“We are confident Tara Beth’s exceptional leadership, coupled with her commitment to excellence and engagement, will position Baptist Nassau to deliver even more value to the community,” said Matthew A. Zuino, MSIS, FACHE, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Baptist Health.
Prior to her role in Tallahassee, Anderson served in leadership roles at HCA Frankfort Regional Medical Center in Kentucky, HCA Tulane Health System in Louisiana, LifePoint Healthcare Teche Regional Medical Center in Louisiana and Carteret Health Care in North Carolina, among others.
“I was drawn to health care because of my passion for improving patient care and that is still what motivates me today,” said Anderson. “I am excited to now be part of a non-profit, locally governed, faith-based organization and can’t wait to make a positive impact on the health of the community we are privileged to serve.”
Anderson’s educational journey reflects her dedication to continuous learning. She is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Executive Healthcare Leadership from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She received her Master of Science in Nursing and Post-RN Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Eastern Kentucky University.
Anderson holds certifications as a Nurse Executive, Board Certified (NE-BC), and is a candidate to become a fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE). She has been actively involved as a community volunteer and keynote speaker for multiple organizations throughout her career and is looking forward to playing a similar role in Nassau County.
About Baptist Health
Baptist Health is a faith-based, mission-driven system in Northeast Florida comprised of Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville; Baptist Medical Center Beaches; Baptist Medical Center Clay; Baptist Medical Center Nassau; Baptist Medical Center South and Wolfson Children’s Hospital – the region’s only children’s hospital. Baptist Health is part of Coastal Community Health, a highly integrated regional hospital network focused on significant initiatives designed to enhance the quality and value of care provided to our contiguous communities. Baptist Health has the area’s only dedicated heart hospital; orthopedic institute; women’s services; neurological institute, including comprehensive neurosurgical services, a comprehensive stroke center and two primary stroke centers; a Bariatric Center of Excellence; a full range of psychology and psychiatry services; urgent care services; primary and specialty care physicians’ offices throughout Northeast Florida; and Baptist Home Health Care by BAYADA. Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center is a regional destination for multidisciplinary cancer care, which is clinically integrated with MD Anderson Cancer Center, the internationally renowned cancer treatment and research institution in Houston. For more details, visit baptistjax.com.
