Elizabeth Govero, DNP

Elizabeth Govero, DNP, MSN, RN serves as the Chief Caregiver Officer and Chief Nursing Officer at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi. With more than 25 years of experience in nursing, clinical operations, and healthcare leadership, she is dedicated to advancing patient care, caregiver engagement, and organizational excellence.

Prior to joining Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Elizabeth served as Vice President of Nursing and Chief Nursing Officer at SSM St. Mary’s Hospital in Missouri. Throughout her career, she has held senior leadership positions across leading healthcare organizations, including Chief Nursing Officer, Director of Nursing Operations, and Interim Chief Executive Officer.

Elizabeth has extensive experience leading large multidisciplinary teams and driving transformational change. Her accomplishments include significantly improving caregiver engagement and retention, enhancing patient experience outcomes, leading enterprise-wide operational and technology initiatives, and establishing innovative nursing education and professional development programs.

She earned both her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) in Healthcare and Nursing Administration from Southern Illinois University and is a Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse. She has contributed to the nursing profession through peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations focused on leadership development and clinical performance improvement.

At Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Elizabeth leads strategic initiatives that support caregivers across the organization, foster a culture of excellence and well-being, and advance innovative models of care that enhance quality, safety, and patient outcomes.