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The Villages® Regional Hospital (TVRH) is pleased to welcome a new Director of Nursing to its administrative team. Brian Arndt, MBA, BSN, RN joined TVRH in June 2019 and is responsible for the hospital's overall nursing care and patient perception of care.

"I am very passionate about providing exceptional, patient-centered care," says Arndt. "I came to The Villages because of the great environment here and the amazing hospital team. The depth of knowledge of the staff and huge volunteer group is nothing short of extraordinary."

Arndt's career in healthcare spans more than 20 years. He has held several leadership positions, most recently at Medical City in Fort Worth, a 320-bed medical center in Fort Worth, TX where he held the role of Director of Transplant Services. Arndt holds a Master of Business Administration degree from DeVry University in San Antonio, TX as well as a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, TX.

With a professional certification in Nursing Leadership from the American Organization of Nursing Executives, Arndt is eager to exceed the already improved overall patient experience at TVRH. "It is of the utmost importance to me that every patient under our care feels like a member of our family," concluded Arndt.

When not at work, Arndt enjoys spending time on the water and serving as a clown for the Shriners International group offering fun and distraction for the children they serve.