Lou Caputo, CEO for TriStar StoneCrest Medical Center has announced the appointment of Amy Cason as the new Chief Nursing Officer. Cason will be responsible for overseeing nursing education, hospital-wide strategic planning to ensure the delivery of comprehensive, quality and coordinated health service, and regulatory compliance.

Cason most recently served as the Assistant Chief Nursing Officer at Coliseum Medical Center in Macon, Georgia. Previously, she was the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Nursing Officer at Southwest Georgia Regional Medical Center in Cuthbert, Georgia. Cason has extensive experience in Case Management, serving in various roles including the Director of Case Management at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital. Additionally, she has spent a significant amount of time working in multiple Emergency Department roles.

Cason received her master's degree in Nursing and Business Administration from Thomas University in Thomasville, Georgia, and her bachelor of science in nursing from Regis University in Denver, Colorado.

"We're thrilled to have someone of Amy's leadership caliber and vast experience joining our organization," said Lou Caputo, CEO. "She has a proven track record in improving patient satisfaction, elevating clinical competence, creating a culture of compassion and achieving high expectations through accountability, trust and mutual respect. These characteristics will enhance our commitment to ensuring TriStar StoneCrest is providing the highest quality of care to our patients"