Mount Carmel Health System Welcomes Lori Wightman as New Regional Chief Nursing Officer
July 21, 2025Columbus, Ohio – Mount Carmel Health System announced today the appointment of Lori Wightman, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, CENP, PCC, FAONL, as its new Regional Chief Nursing Officer.
With more than 30 years of executive nursing experience, across a wide range of healthcare environments including acute care, behavioral health, home care and hospice, outpatient services and medical groups. She is recognized nationally as a transformative nurse executive, mentor and innovator with a deep commitment to improving the caregiver and patient experience.
Most recently, Wightman served as Senior Director of Professional Practice at the American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL) and as Professor of Healthcare Operational Excellence at Washington University in St. Louis. Her previous leadership roles include serving as Chief Nurse Executive for SCL Health and Chief Nursing Officer for several regional health systems including Trinity Health in Graying, Michigan and Fresno, California. Wightman is also a published author, national speaker, certified executive coach and an advocate for nursing excellence.
“Lori’s thoughtful, people-centered approach to leadership and her passion for developing future nurse leaders align deeply with our mission to be a transforming and healing presence in our communities,” said Tauana McDonald, President and CEO, Mount Carmel Health System. “I look forward to working alongside Lori as she brings her deep knowledge and thoughtful leadership to Mount Carmel."
In her new role, Wightman will provide executive oversight for nursing operations across Mount Carmel Health System. She will lead strategies to position patient care services in alignment with our mission and vision. For more information about the Mount Carmel Health System, please visit www.mountcarmelhealth.com.
ABOUT MOUNT CARMEL HEALTH SYSTEM
Mount Carmel Health System, a member of Trinity Health, has provided high-quality, comprehensive healthcare services in central Ohio for 139 years. Our team of more than 8,200 colleagues, 2,041 physicians and 407 volunteers provide compassionate, people-centered primary and specialty care at its five hospitals — Mount Carmel Dublin, Mount Carmel East, Mount Carmel Grove City, Mount Carmel New Albany, Mount Carmel St. Ann’s and Diley Ridge Medical Center, an affiliation of Mount Carmel and Fairfield Medical Center. The health system is also comprised of the Mount Carmel Health Plan, Mount Carmel College of Nursing, Mount Carmel Medical Group and Mount Carmel Health Partners, along with surgery centers, emergency and ambulatory care centers, and hospice and home care services throughout the region.