R. John Repique, DNP, RN
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
EXECUTIVE NURSING LEADER | HEALTHCARE OPERATIONS
Visionary nursing executive with over 25 years of leadership across academic medical centers, Magnet-recognized institutions, and public-private integrated systems. Adept in leading large-scale nursing operations (up to 600 FTEs) and managing budgets exceeding $60M. Proven success in regulatory excellence, patient safety, union collaboration, and innovation in behavioral health and system-wide care delivery. Recognized for building high-performing teams and advancing strategic initiatives that align with tenets of ANCC Magnet, Pathway to Excellence, and TJC standards.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director, Psychiatric Services
University Of Cincinnati Medical Center
06.2022 - 02.2025
Led strategic, clinical, and operational direction of inpatient psychiatry, 24/7 psychiatric emergency services, and ECT programs within an academic health system. Co-led union collaboration and managed staffing for 200+ FTEs.
- Oversaw triennial TJC survey achieving zero citations, reversing prior unfavorable outcomes.
- Revitalized ECT services, growing daily case volume from 5 to 14 per day within 12 months.
- Initiated region's first mental health Joint Terrorism Task Force with FBI Cincinnati
- Co-chaired Health System Restraint Oversight Committee , advancing patient rights and standards compliance,
Director, Psychiatric Nursing
UF Health Shands Hospital
03.2019 - 04.2022
Directed clinical and administrative operations of an 81-bed psychiatric teaching hospital with 120+ FTEs and multiple service lines.
- Integrated psychiatric nursing into broader Shands system, eliminating a 20-year silo .
- Co-led Trauma-Informed Care transformation , enhancing safety and team culture.
- Navigated COVID-19 response, supporting pandemic workforce initiatives and clinician wellbeing.
System Director, Behavioral Health - Inpatient
Baptist Health
06.2017 - 01.2019
- Partnered with ED leaders to streamline behavioral health patient flow across 7 emergency departments.
Managed psychiatric units, 24/7 crisis call centers, and intake services across multiple facilities with 90+ FTEs.
Chief Executive Officer / Managing Director
Friends Hospital (UHS, Inc)
03.2014 - 05.2016
- Managed $44M budget , 410 FTEs, and over 13,000 annual patient encounters.
- Recognized as a Joint Commission Top Performer on Key Quality Measures .
Executive leader for the nation's oldest psychiatric hospital (219 beds), overseeing inpatient, residential, and ED operations.
SVP /Chief Administrative Officer & CNO
Jackson Behavioral Health Hospital, JHS
10.2008 - 02.2014
- Inaugural Psychiatric CNO leading 300+ FTEs; Managed $60M+ budget and 206K+ outpatient visits annually.
- Earned “High-Performing in Psychiatry” from U.S. News & World Report .
- Pioneered public-private partnerships safeguarding behavioral health services for Miami-Dade County.
- Served as interim CNO for Corrections Health Services in addition to other duties
As the system's behavioral health executive, led and directed unionized psychiatric hospital operations (239 beds), psychiatric ED, and correctional health across five jails.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) -
2016
Master of Science (MS) -
1998
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) -
1990
Skills
Healthcare Administration Nursing Operations Regulatory Compliance
Strategic Partnerships Behavioral Health Leadership Union Relations
Budget & Resource Management Magnet & Joint Commission Expertise
System Integration Shared Governance Change Leadership
Certification
- Registered Nurse (Ohio, Single-State)
- Basic Life Support Provider (CPR & AED Program)
- Nursing Executive Advanced, Board Certified – (ANCC) Renewal In-Progress
Affiliations
- Member, American Nurses Association (ANA), 2002–Present
- Member, American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL), 2017–Present
Timeline
Director, Psychiatric Services - University Of Cincinnati Medical Center
06.2022 - 02.2025
Director, Psychiatric Nursing - UF Health Shands Hospital
03.2019 - 04.2022
System Director, Behavioral Health - Inpatient - Baptist Health
06.2017 - 01.2019
Chief Executive Officer / Managing Director - Friends Hospital (UHS, Inc)
03.2014 - 05.2016
SVP /Chief Administrative Officer & CNO - Jackson Behavioral Health Hospital, JHS
10.2008 - 02.2014
University of Saint La Salle - Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN),
Duke University - Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP),
University of Maryland - Master of Science (MS),
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