Beth Oliver

Chief Nurse Executive
Senior Vice President, Cardiac Services
Mount Sinai Health System
Edgar M. Cullman, Sr. Chair Department of Nursing
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Recognized as one of Modern Healthcare’s 50 Most Influential Clinical Executives in 2024, Beth Oliver, DNP, RN, FAAN, has a proven track record as a transformational leader in health care for more than 30 years. As the Senior Vice President of Cardiac Services and the Chief Nurse Executive for the Mount Sinai Health System, one of the largest in New York City, including hospitals and extensive community-based services, she has been instrumental in developing inter-professional care models that prioritize evidence-based, patient-centered care with seamless transitions between health care sites and their affiliated communities.

In collaboration with executive leadership and the site Chief Nursing Officers, she participates in and informs the organization’s strategic plan—setting annual and long-term performance goals—and aligns the Health System’s nursing excellence to advance the achievement of strategic goals, optimize clinical outcomes, enhance employee engagement, and promote a best-in-class patient experience.

With a commitment to excellence and innovation, Dr. Oliver continues to drive initiatives that strengthen both the organization and the communities it serves. It is a testament to her leadership that Dr. Oliver has led teams to achieve several prestigious nursing recognitions, including the consistent earning of Beacon Awards by nursing units across the Health System, recognizing hospital units that employ evidence-based practices to improve patient and family outcomes and exemplify excellence professional practice, patient care, and outcomes.

Dr. Oliver was the first nurse appointed to the President of the American Heart Association’s Board of Directors in New York City, and she has leveraged this past role to provide access for patients and the community to outreach programs related to cardiovascular health, demonstrating improved health outcomes within and beyond the hospital setting. This important work was scaled across New York City and beyond thorough curriculum development and policy changes.   

Dr. Oliver received her MS from Columbia University and her DNP from Case Western Reserve University. She was included among Becker’s nationwide 66 CNOs to know in 2022, recognized  for leading clinical teams through the pandemic. In 2022, she was inducted into the American Academy of Nursing, in recognition of her substantial and sustained impact on health and health care outcomes spanning health care systems and extended communities. In 2023, her appointment to the New York Academy of Medicine Board of Trustees underscored her impact in this important work and further solidifies her influence and leadership in shaping health care policies and practices at a broader level.

Dr. Oliver continues to disseminate her work in peer-reviewed journals, national conferences, and expert panels, sharing best practices and driving innovation in health care delivery at national levels. Her contributions have not only enhanced the quality and safety of care for patients but also contributed to the professional development of nurses and the overall reputation of the Mount Sinai Health System.