Christina Forrest
Christina Forrest is a healthcare operations and clinical leadership professional with more than 20 years of experience bridging patient care, clinical strategy, and sales leadership. She currently serves as Regional Sales Manager at Well Care Health, where she leads a multi-county team of account executives. In this role, Christina coaches in the field, develops strategic sales plans, and partners closely with intraoperative clinicians and population health to improve patient outcomes and reduce hospital admissions.
Known for her hands-on, people-centered leadership style, Christina emphasizes clarity, empathy, accountability, and patient advocacy. She began her career at the bedside as an orthopedic trauma nurse and advanced through roles including charge nurse, population health manager, orthopedic manager, and hospice clinical liaison. Across these positions, she developed deep expertise in complex care coordination, early hospice engagement, and the optimization of patient pathways.
Christina’s ability to integrate clinical expertise with operational strategy has enabled her to expand access to care, streamline transitions across settings, and consistently exceed performance goals in home health, cardiology, orthopedics, hospice, and population health programs. She holds an Associate Degree in Nursing from Wake Technical Community College, has earned a professional coaching certification through her employer, and is currently pursuing additional business studies. Her leadership and impact have been recognized through multiple performance and leadership awards, including Chairman’s Club recognition for impacting the most lives in North Carolina.
• Coaching Certificate
• Wake Technical Community College- Associate's
• Chairman's Club Winner
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to leading with clarity, empathy, and accountability—showing up consistently for my team, setting clear expectations, empowering others, and keeping a strong focus on patient advocacy and improved outcomes.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice to young women entering healthcare is to never assume—take the time to investigate thoroughly, understand how different functions connect, and approach challenges with curiosity and careful analysis.