With more than 25 years of experience in acute care facilities and a wealth of healthcare executive knowledge, Larry R. Kidd, RN, BSN, MPA, was recently named vice president of patient care services/chief nursing officer at Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital.

"Larry is a tremendous asset and the perfect person to join our leadership team," says Roger Seaver, president and CEO of Henry Mayo. "His strong background and dynamic leadership skills will provide tremendous value as we continue to improve the patient experience and create the ideal healthcare environment for our community."

Kidd's healthcare experience has included positions at the chief nurse executive and chief operating officer levels.

His accomplishments include the development of new clinical product lines, patient satisfaction improvement strategies, successful nursing recruitment and retention, cost containment strategies and the development of long range strategic plans.

Kidd earned a bachelor's degree in nursing from the University of Alabama and a master's degree in public administration from the University of San Francisco.

In 1999, he completed a fellowship in nursing administration at the Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania. He is currently enrolled in the doctoral program for health administration and leadership at the Medical University of South Carolina.

Kidd's role as vice president of patient care services/chief nursing officer at Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital began July 1.