Doctors Hospital of Sarasota recently announced that Keisha Bickham has been named its new chief operating officer. In her new role, Bickham will oversee several key departments, facilities, and new projects for the hospital.

Previously, Bickham was vice-president of operations at HCA Healthcare’s Mountain View Hospital in Las Vegas, where she led a team of more than 500 caregivers and oversaw operations for areas including imaging, laboratory, endoscopy and pharmacy. She has more than 20 years of experience in business operations, emergency rooms, surgical services, and performance improvement. She holds a master’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from North Carolina State University.