Gia Howard

Nurse Manager · South County Health

Nurse Coventry, RI

Overview

Level
Manager
Function
Healthcare
Tenure
20 years
since Aug 2006
Gender
Female

Experience

Nurse ManagerCurrent
South County Health
Since Aug 2006 · 20 years · Coventry, RI

Education

Salve Regina University
Bachelor's degree
1983 – 1987

Skills

Pediatrics Nicu Medical/Surgical Diabetes Hospice Management Pals Instructor Acls

About South County Health

Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Employees
500 to 999
Revenue
$100M to <$1B
Office Location
South County Hospital, Wakefield, RI

Professional Overview

Gia Howard is a Nurse Manager, currently affiliated with South County Health, based in Coventry, RI. As a nurse, Howard contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Coventry, RI. They have been with South County Health for 20 years. Howard holds academic credentials, including Bachelor's degree, from Salve Regina University. Core competencies include Pediatrics, Nicu, Medical/Surgical, Diabetes, Hospice. South County Health operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 500 to 999 employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit nurse professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to nurse specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Coventry, RI healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 649,761 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Nurse specialty. Gia Howard is one of them.
  • 2,262 Nurses are based in RI (out of 6,234 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 100 contacts at South County Health are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical Nurse compensation in RI: $114,000 – $172,000 (median $133,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of Nurses in RI: Lifespan (156), Rhode Island Hospital (144), Kent Hospital (80).
  • 8% of Nurses in RI hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 69% of Nurses in RI have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Gia Howard located?

Gia Howard is based in Coventry, RI. They are currently affiliated with South County Health.

What is Gia Howard's specialty?

Gia Howard specializes in Nurse. Their current role is Nurse Manager.

Where does Gia Howard currently work?

Gia Howard currently works at South County Health. They have been there for 20 years.

What is Gia Howard's educational background?

Gia Howard attended Salve Regina University.

How do I contact Gia Howard for recruiting?

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What is the average salary for a Nurse in RI?

Nurses in RI typically earn $114,000 to $172,000 annually, with a median of $133,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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