Veronica Scott-Fulton serves as the chief nurse executive for Bon Secours Mercy Health, where she leads nursing strategy for nearly 22,000 nurses across the care continuum. In this role, she ensures the highest standards of professional nursing practice and quality outcomes, advancing excellence in patient care across the ministry.
With extensive leadership experience in nursing and health care operations, Veronica previously served as chief nurse executive for Ascension Illinois, overseeing nursing strategy for 14 hospitals and 5,000 nurses. Her background includes executive leadership roles in nursing operations, patient care services and regional clinical oversight. She served as the Wisconsin market chief nurse executive for SSM Health, a Catholic, not-for-profit health system operating in multiple states.
Veronica is passionate about building strong community relationships and improving health care access for those affected by chronic illnesses. She is a strong advocate for advancing maternal and child health, addressing health care disparities and developing future nursing leaders.
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I am driven by the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the communities we serve. Nursing is more than a profession — it’s a calling to advocate for patients, improve health outcomes and create pathways for the next generation of caregivers.
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