After serving as Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer for Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital for the past two years, Jessica Rivas, MSN, RN, FACHE, CENP, NEA-BC, is now assuming the role of Vice President of Operations. Rivas has nearly two decades of experience in nursing and healthcare administration, with a proven track record of building collaborative relationships with affiliated physicians and clinical teams.
“Jessica continually proves herself as a dedicated leader who values teamwork. She has been an integral member of our leadership team and I know her leadership in the operations role will push Memorial Hermann Cypress to continue down the path of providing high quality, compassionate care to the community,” says Heath Rushing, Vice President and CEO of Memorial Hermann Cypress and Katy Hospitals.
Under her leadership, Memorial Hermann Cypress began pursuing a Level III trauma designation and is poised to apply for Level II designation for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
“I am invigorated by the progress I’ve already seen at Memorial Hermann Cypress. I believe in the strong team of affiliated physicians, nurses, and employees that we have at our facility and am excited to have the privilege of making sure the hospital continues to operate smoothly,” says Rivas.
In addition to her professional responsibilities, Jessica serves as a board member for the Langham Creek YMCA and Cy-Fair Volunteer Fire Department. She is a member of the Cypress Creek Running Club, and completed her second marathon in Houston. Jessica also serves as a mentor for Women Leaders of Memorial Hermann, a group within the Memorial Hermann Health System which aims to inspire, engage and develop exceptional female leaders within the organization.
Jessica will assume the role of Vice President of Operations on March 4, but will continue to provide oversight for nursing until a replacement for the CNO position is announced.