Michael Vaccaro, DNP, RN, BSN, MHA/MBA, CENP

Michael serves as the Chief Nursing Officer for Novant Health in the Greater Charlotte Market. In this role, he supports nursing operations across the market with a focus on patient safety, quality initiatives and outcomes, project management, financial management, and staff and patient experience. He has served in a Chief Nursing role for Novant Health for 9 years and has more than 25 years of nursing experience. Prior to his current role, Michael served for 7 years as the Senior Director of Nursing for Women’s and Children’s services at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center. He was responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations and supporting the strategic plans for Presbyterian Women’s Center and Presbyterian Hemby Children’s Hospital. Michael received a Bachelor of Science in nursing from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He also completed a dual master’s degree in healthcare administration and business administration from Pfeiffer University. He is certified in Executive Nursing Practice through the American Organization of Nurse Executives and received his Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Michael is also an active member of the Charlotte community and currently serves on several advisory boards and councils connected with healthcare and nursing education.