Methodist Hospice has named Donna Lanier, RN, BSN, as director for Methodist Hospice Residence. Lanier has extensive health care experience with over 35 years working in public and private hospital settings. Throughout her career she has focused on nursing and hospital administration.

Lanier will lead a team of about 70 associates and additional volunteers to care for hospice patients in the 30-bed Methodist Hospice Residence.

Previously, she worked for Delta Medical Center as Chief Nursing Officer, Quality,ED, OR, Infection Prevention.

Lanier earned a BSN from the University of Central Arkansas, Conway. She is a member of the National Association for Healthcare Quality and the American Nurses Association.