Leadership Transition at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital

Riverside Health has announced upcoming leadership transitions within its hospital division. Beginning in November, Nick Chuquín, President of Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital (RSMH), will assume a new role as Vice President of Operations at Riverside Regional Medical Center (RRMC) in Newport News, Virginia. Chuquín will continue his career growth within the organization as he brings his strong leadership, operational expertise, and commitment to patient care to the system’s flagship hospital.

Chuquín has served as President of RSMH since July 2021, leading the hospital for more than four years. During his tenure, he helped guide the team through a period of significant achievement and growth. Under his leadership, RSMH earned multiple national recognitions, including:

• Recognition by The Chartis Center for Rural Health among the Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals in the Nation for 2025, and consistently within the Top 20 from 2021 to 2024 for exceptional care delivery to rural communities.
• Excellence in Stroke Care National Awards for quality and outcomes.
• Top marks in the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade program, reflecting outstanding patient safety performance.
• Inclusion on Becker’s 2024 List of Great Community Hospitals for advancing access to care and community impact.
• Leadership in testing the Medicine by Drone health program, positioning RSMH at the forefront of innovative care delivery in rural health systems.

Kristie Finney, PhD, MBA, who has been serving as Senior Director for Quality and Laboratory Services at RSMH, will step into the role of Interim President beginning in November. Finney has been a respected leader at RSMH, recognized for her dedication to continuous improvement, operational excellence, and patient-centered care.

“Nick has made a lasting impact on the Shore through his collaborative leadership and commitment to our mission of caring for others as we would care for those we love,” said Dr. Mike Dacey, President and Chief Executive Officer of Riverside Health. “He has led a team that consistently delivers high-quality, award-winning care to our rural communities. We are equally confident that Kristie’s leadership and passion for quality will ensure a smooth transition and continued excellence in care for our Eastern Shore community.”

Chuquín, a Shore native who joined Riverside in 2014, said the opportunity to serve his hometown has been one of the great honors of his career.

“I’m deeply grateful for the privilege of working alongside such an exceptional team at Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital,” said Nick. “The Shore community will always hold a special place in my heart and I’m proud of all we’ve accomplished together. I look forward to continuing to advance Riverside’s mission in my new role as Vice President of Operations at Riverside Regional.”

Kristie added, “It’s been inspiring to see the growth and progress under Nick’s leadership, and I’m excited to continue that momentum with our talented team. Our focus remains on providing outstanding care and service to the people of the Shore.”

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