Morgan Newman
Morgan Newman is a dedicated healthcare leader with a 25-year career spanning clinical and administrative roles. She began her journey as a nursing assistant to fund her college education and progressively advanced through positions in teaching and infection control. Morgan has taught nursing at the University of South Dakota, where she was recognized as one of the top six instructors for the School of Health Sciences in 2014, and served as an infection control coordinator at the VA Black Hills Healthcare System. Her career reflects a deep commitment to improving patient care and operational processes within healthcare settings.
Currently, Morgan serves as the Associate Chief of Nursing for Surgery and Acute Care ICC at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. In this leadership role, she focuses on optimizing interprofessional workflows, enhancing surgical care delivery, and fostering collaboration among clinical teams. Her previous experience includes directing ambulatory operations at Monument Health, where she streamlined processes across multiple clinics to improve access and quality of care.
Holding a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree, Morgan is committed to advancing nursing practices, mentoring the next generation of healthcare professionals, and preparing teams to meet evolving healthcare challenges. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a passion for leadership, education, and continuous improvement, combining hands-on clinical expertise with strategic operational insight to positively impact both patients and healthcare teams.
• Advanced Life Support
• University of South Dakota- A.S.
• American College of Healthcare Executives
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to hard work, perseverance, and the willingness to take chances and explore new fields, guided by the valuable mentorship I’ve received from multiple people along the way.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice to young women entering nursing is to explore the many facets of the field beyond what you see in media, find the areas that truly interest you, and commit to continuous learning while connecting with professional organizations to grow your skills and network.