Linda Roan
February 2025
Linda
Roan
,
MSN, RN
Administration
East Morgan County Hospital
Brush
,
CO
United States
Throughout Linda’s nearly 50 years of nursing, she has exhibited her passion, talents, and dedication for service to others through work within the nursing profession. During her extensive nursing career, Linda has worked in many specialty areas, including Obstetrics, Emergency, Medical/Surgical, Orthopedics, and Oncology.
When we heard about the DAISY Lifetime Achievement Award, one name came to mind immediately – Linda Roan. Linda has been one of the most inspiring and supportive mentors we have had here at East Morgan County Hospital. Linda is an amazing nursing administrator who has so touched many nurses’ careers and patients’ lives.
The DAISY Lifetime Achievement Award was created to recognize those nurses who have devoted their life's work to the compassionate care of others. Recipients of this award are nominated for their dedication to nursing through active mentoring, role modeling, advocating for their patients, and promoting the positive image of nursing. They serve as a beacon of inspiration to those at all stages of their career and in the various and important roles of nursing.
Throughout Linda’s nearly 50 years of nursing, she has exhibited her passion, talents, and dedication for service to others through work within the nursing profession. During her extensive nursing career, Linda has worked in many specialty areas, including Obstetrics, Emergency, Medical/Surgical, Orthopedics, and Oncology.
As she honed her passion for professional development in nursing education, Linda held many faculty and educator roles, including:
• Nursing Program Director at Pikes Peak Community College.
• College Campus Chair for Health and Human Service Programs at the University of Phoenix.
• Clinical Educator at Parkview Medical Center.
• Director of Education at Exempla Good Samaritan Medical Center; and
• Adjunct Faculty for University of Phoenix.
At Medical Center of Aurora, Linda held positions of
• Director of Learning, Innovation and Research.
• Director of Pediatrics,
• Director of Organization Development, and
• Magnet Program Director.
It was also at the Medical Center of Aurora that Linda transitioned into executive leadership, which ultimately led her to become the Chief Nursing Officer at East Morgan County Hospital.
During her distinguished career, Linda has served as:
• President of the Colorado Organization of Nurse Leaders.
• Vice-President for the State Board of Nursing.
• Co-Chair for the WELLS (Workforce, Education and Lifelong Learning Simulation) Center Project Committee.
• President of the Colorado Association of Associate Degree Educators
• and Secretary for the Colorado Consortium of Nursing Educators.
Linda has delivered presentations for CNO and Leadership summits and conferences and co-authored a scholarly article for the International Nursing Association of Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL).
One of Linda’s great success stories was the Pathways to Excellence Designation for East Morgan County Hospital, which was achieved under her leadership. This accomplishment is yet another example of Linda’s vision and passion for excellence in nursing.
Linda has devoted her life’s work to the compassionate care of others. Through mentoring, role-modeling, patient advocacy, and promoting a positive image of nursing, her dedication is truly remarkable. As she completes this chapter of a long, rewarding career, her footprint will be visible for years to come.
The DAISY Lifetime Achievement Award was created to recognize those nurses who have devoted their life's work to the compassionate care of others. Recipients of this award are nominated for their dedication to nursing through active mentoring, role modeling, advocating for their patients, and promoting the positive image of nursing. They serve as a beacon of inspiration to those at all stages of their career and in the various and important roles of nursing.
Throughout Linda’s nearly 50 years of nursing, she has exhibited her passion, talents, and dedication for service to others through work within the nursing profession. During her extensive nursing career, Linda has worked in many specialty areas, including Obstetrics, Emergency, Medical/Surgical, Orthopedics, and Oncology.
As she honed her passion for professional development in nursing education, Linda held many faculty and educator roles, including:
• Nursing Program Director at Pikes Peak Community College.
• College Campus Chair for Health and Human Service Programs at the University of Phoenix.
• Clinical Educator at Parkview Medical Center.
• Director of Education at Exempla Good Samaritan Medical Center; and
• Adjunct Faculty for University of Phoenix.
At Medical Center of Aurora, Linda held positions of
• Director of Learning, Innovation and Research.
• Director of Pediatrics,
• Director of Organization Development, and
• Magnet Program Director.
It was also at the Medical Center of Aurora that Linda transitioned into executive leadership, which ultimately led her to become the Chief Nursing Officer at East Morgan County Hospital.
During her distinguished career, Linda has served as:
• President of the Colorado Organization of Nurse Leaders.
• Vice-President for the State Board of Nursing.
• Co-Chair for the WELLS (Workforce, Education and Lifelong Learning Simulation) Center Project Committee.
• President of the Colorado Association of Associate Degree Educators
• and Secretary for the Colorado Consortium of Nursing Educators.
Linda has delivered presentations for CNO and Leadership summits and conferences and co-authored a scholarly article for the International Nursing Association of Clinical Simulation and Learning (INACSL).
One of Linda’s great success stories was the Pathways to Excellence Designation for East Morgan County Hospital, which was achieved under her leadership. This accomplishment is yet another example of Linda’s vision and passion for excellence in nursing.
Linda has devoted her life’s work to the compassionate care of others. Through mentoring, role-modeling, patient advocacy, and promoting a positive image of nursing, her dedication is truly remarkable. As she completes this chapter of a long, rewarding career, her footprint will be visible for years to come.