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Cindy Mahal DNP, MS, RN, CNOR

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Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) at Providence
📍 Park Ridge, Illinois, United States

Cindy Mahal is the Chief Administrative Officer at Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center, described as a transformational leader with over 20 years of experience in healthcare operations and nursing leadership. She earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice from Chamberlain University and has extensive experience in driving operational excellence.

Outside of her executive role, Cindy is deeply committed to community service. She actively volunteers by serving food at the YMCA, delivering earthquake kits with Meals on Wheels, and mentoring healthcare administration interns. Her actions reflect a strong dedication to serving the poor and vulnerable in her community.

Unique fact: Cindy recently kicked off the City of Burbank Tech Talk, where she was a featured speaker on the topic of healthcare innovation and technology.

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Experience
26 Years
Current Role
Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Park Ridge, Illinois, United States
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Priorities

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Nurse Empowerment
Appeared on a podcast discussing key strategies for administrators to empower nurses, give them a voice, and enable them to lead within healthcare systems.
Perioperative Services
Has held multiple VP roles in surgical services and discusses improving efficiency and success in the operating room, which can contribute up to 75% of hospital revenue.
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Career

Work history

10-2024
Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)
Providence
10-2024
Adjunct Professor
Oak Point University
10-2024
Vice President of Surgical Services
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
4-2014 - 10-2024
Vice President of Surgery
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
3-1999 - 10-2024
Vice President
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
In the press

Media appearances

Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center Names Chief Administrative Officer. Featured in Providence Blog
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Providence California Hospital Names Chief Administrative Officer. Featured in Becker's Hospital Review
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Education
Doctor's Degree
Chamberlain University
9-1982 - 5-1985
Associate's degree
Triton College
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