ALBUQUERQUE, NM – April 16, 2025 – Lovelace Health System has named Jay Sundheimer, RN, MSN, chief nursing officer (CNO) of Lovelace Westside Hospital (LWSH), effective May 5, 2025.
Sundheimer brings over 17 years of nursing experience with him. Before joining Lovelace, Sundheimer was with Presbyterian Healthcare Services as CNO of Rust Medical Center since 2018 and prior to that he worked for LifePoint Health in Las Cruces as the assistant CNO. He has decades of nursing and leadership experience and a vast understanding of healthcare regulations, compliance, operations, patient care standards and industry trends.
“We are excited to welcome Jay to the Lovelace team,” said Amy Blasing, chief executive officer of LWSH. “He will play a key role in enhancing clinical operations and supporting quality care initiatives for the organization. As we remain dedicated to caring for the communities of Rio Rancho and Albuquerque’s Westside, Jay’s nursing leadership will be vital in continuing to provide the highest quality of healthcare for our patients.”
Sundheimer earned a bachelor of science in nursing degree and master of science in nursing administration, both from New Mexico State University in Las Cruces. He was named as a Hospital and Health System "Chief Nursing Officer to Know" by Becker's Hospital Review and was named a Healthcare Hero by the New Mexico Hospital Association.
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Contact:
Whitney Alcantar, Lovelace Health System
Phone: 505.903.0367
Lovelace Westside Hospital
Lovelace Westside Hospital (LWSH) just celebrated its 40th birthday of serving Rio Rancho and Westside residents of Albuquerque high quality, convenient care. The 92-bed acute care facility includes a 24-hour emergency department where patients typically see a provider in 30 minutes or less. LWSH has been recognized by the American Heart Association (AHA) for its commitment to guideline adherence and quality improvement for stroke patients, earning the AHA’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke GOLD PLUS for four years in a row (2021 – 2024). The hospital offers services tailored to everyone in the family, including surgical services, sleep studies, a nationally-accredited bariatrics program and more. Money and the Leapfrog Group named LWSH to their list for 2022 Best Hospitals and Surgery Centers for Billing Ethics, showing its dedication to delivering the highest quality of care for patients, while ensuring adherence to the maximum ethical standards for billing. To learn more about the state-of-the-art treatment options, innovative health care providers and award-winning quality initiatives at Lovelace Westside Hospital, visit lovelace.com.
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