Nadin Knippschild
Hickory
Summary
Innovative and dependable healthcare executive with extensive experience supporting executive level management including the Chief Executive Officer. Respected for organizational and interpersonal aptitudes, implementation of strategic initiatives, special project management and results-focused interactions across organization. Strategic in implementing and monitoring progress of important initiatives and actions plans.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Vice President, Chief Information Officer
Catawba Valley Medical Center
11.2023 - Current
- Provide executive leadership and strategic direction for all technology services across the medical center and medical group, including enterprise applications, EHR systems, cybersecurity, infrastructure, analytics, and vendor partnerships. Accountable for advancing digital transformation while ensuring operational reliability, fiscal stewardship, and regulatory compliance.
- Key Achievements:
- Directed enterprise-wide IT strategy, aligning systems and digital health initiatives such as Patient Intake Automation with hospital goals.
- Implemented internal 'Healthcare Grade' secure and HIPAA compliant Artificial Intelligence platform.
- Oversaw contract negotiations with IT vendors and service providers, optimizing value and mitigating risk and reducing budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
- Expanded CIO role to include Clinical Business Intelligence, Strategy & Analytics, and Health Informatics.
- Oversaw the development of then health system Startegic Plan development.
- Advanced IT governance, policy creation, and compliance with state, federal, and regulatory standards.
Administrator, Clinical Integration & Analytics
Catawba Valley Medical Center
09.2021 - 11.2023
- Led seven departments including Clinical Business Intelligence, Strategy & Analytics, Clinical Documentation Improvement, Health Informatics, and Professional Nursing Practice. Responsible for advancing data-driven care, enhancing quality outcomes, and executing enterprise projects under budget and on time.
- Key Achievements:
- Led successful migration of enterprise EHR system under budget and on schedule ($2.17M capital project).
- Increased Clinical Documentation Improvement impact by $300K, improving Case Mix Index by +0.11.
- Expanded 340B program savings by $1M annually (CY2021).
Administrator, Clinical Business Intelligence & Health Informatics
Catawba Valley Medical Center
03.2016 - 09.2021
- Directed enterprise data management, regulatory reporting, and health informatics strategy to improve clinical quality, financial outcomes, and operational decision-making.
- Key Achievements:
- Improved CMS Star Rating from 3 to 4 Stars via performance improvement initiatives.
- Designed and launched an EHR Click-Reduction Program saving ~5M clicks annually.
Director, Health Informatics
Catawba Valley Medical Center
06.2014 - 03.2016
- Oversaw technology innovation and clinical informatics, managing staff and budgets to drive organizational efficiency and regulatory success.
- Key Achievements:
- Advanced HIMSS EMRAM score from Stage 3 to Stage 6.
- Led Meaningful Use attestations with >$2M in financial impact.
Administrator on Duty / Research Assistant
Catawba Valley Medical Center
08.2010 - 06.2014
Resource Coordinator
Catawba Valley Medical Center
10.2008 - 08.2010
Registered Nurse – Surgical
Catawba Valley Medical Center
06.2006 - 10.2008
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Leadership
Gardner-Webb University
Master of Science - Nursing
Gardner-Webb University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Gardner-Webb University
Associate Degree - Nursing
Catawba Valley Community College
Associate Degree - Banking
Banking Academy
Skills
- Healthcare IT strategy
- EHR system optimization
- Digital Transformation & Innovation
- Analytical decision support
- IT Security, Compliance & Risk Management
- Skilled in contract negotiations
- Regulatory compliance expertise
- Project & Change Management
- Executive & Board-Level Communication
- Financial management
- Financial analysis and planning
- Business strategy creation
Certification
- Nurse Executive Advanced – ANCC
- Medical-Surgical Nursing Certification – ANCC
- Basic Life Support (BCLS)
- HIMSS Member
- North Carolina Organization of Nurse Leaders
Languages
German
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Assistant Vice President, Chief Information Officer
Catawba Valley Medical Center
11.2023 - Current
Administrator, Clinical Integration & Analytics
Catawba Valley Medical Center
09.2021 - 11.2023
Administrator, Clinical Business Intelligence & Health Informatics
Catawba Valley Medical Center
03.2016 - 09.2021
Director, Health Informatics
Catawba Valley Medical Center
06.2014 - 03.2016
Administrator on Duty / Research Assistant
Catawba Valley Medical Center
08.2010 - 06.2014
Resource Coordinator
Catawba Valley Medical Center
10.2008 - 08.2010
Registered Nurse – Surgical
Catawba Valley Medical Center
06.2006 - 10.2008
Master of Science - Nursing
Gardner-Webb University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Gardner-Webb University
Associate Degree - Nursing
Catawba Valley Community College
Associate Degree - Banking
Banking Academy
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Leadership
Gardner-Webb University