Learn, Grow, and Lead in Nursing at Hannibal Regional

Karmon Kindhart, Vice President of Nursing at Hannibal Regional, has dedicated her career to caring for others and supporting those who provide that care.
Like most nurses, her journey began with clinicals and internships. From those early days at the bedside to her current leadership role, her passion for serving patients and
strengthening her team has remained constant.
Karmon began her career with Hannibal Regional and began working in Outpatient
Surgery, a role that helped her discover her true nursing identity and fully understand just how impactful a nurse can be. In Outpatient Surgery, she cared for a wide variety of patients and gained diverse clinical experiences.
She credits her team during that time for helping her see what the true foundation of nursing looks like.
Karmon went on to serve as a team leader in the department for nearly 10 years.
With a deep desire to help others understand how meaningful and rewarding nursing
can be, Karmon later accepted a position in Human Resources as a nurse recruiter.
She loved visiting schools and sharing Karmon Kindhart, VP – Nursingher passion for the profession. Nursing offers countless pathways, and Karmon felt called to help
those entering the field recognize the vast opportunities available to them.
Throughout her career, Karmon has served in various leadership roles at Hannibal Regional, including helping launch an orthopedic service line and serving on the team that helped build Hannibal Regional Medical Group. Eventually, she accepted the role of Vice President of Nursing. Though her responsibilities have grown, her heart for
nursing has never changed.
Karmon shares, “Even in a leadership role, it is important to me to be a nurse first and a leader second. I feel honored and blessed for all the experiences I have encountered and the ways I continue to grow while serving patients and our team members here at
Hannibal Regional.
The culture here is unique, you truly become part of a big family. Team members come together to lift one another up. There are good days and difficult days in health care, and we have to support each other like family so we can ensure patients and their loved ones are cared for.”
To Karmon, nursing is a gift, and what you choose to do with that gift matters. “The
difference you can make as a nurse is second to none. You have the opportunity to touch so many lives, and at the same time, those lives touch yours. The time you
spend with patients is important. You may be the only person they see that day, the only one they laugh with, cry with, or even grieve with.