Tammy Caviness Named Chief Nursing Officer at Moses Cone Hospital
Longtime Cone Health leader steps into top nursing role at the health system's largest hospital.
Fast Facts
- Tammy Caviness is top nurse at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro
- She has more than 25 years of experience in healthcare
Greensboro, N.C. — Tammy Caviness has been named chief nursing officer and vice president of patient care services at Moses Cone Hospital. She will oversee nursing and patient care operations at the hospital.
Why it matters
Moses Cone Hospital is Cone Health's flagship hospital, and nurses play a central role in nearly every patient experience. As chief nursing officer, Caviness will help lead the teams responsible for delivering care throughout the hospital. 
The big picture
Caviness is a longtime Cone Health leader with more than 25 years of healthcare experience. Since joining Cone Health in 2009, she has held a variety of leadership roles focused on improving patient care and making hospital operations more efficient.
Caviness most recently served as associate chief nursing officer at Moses Cone Hospital and interim chief nursing officer at Annie Penn Hospital in Reidsville.
What they're saying
"Tammy has earned the confidence of patients, physicians and colleagues throughout her career," said Vi-Anne Antrum, system chief nursing officer and senior vice president. "She is a respected leader who understands our patients, our teams and our community."
Background
Caviness earned a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree in Executive Leadership from UNC Greensboro and holds master's and bachelor's degrees in nursing.
