Patricia Gedemer MBA, BSN, RN, CPPS

Patricia Gedemer MBA, BSN, RN, CPPS has extensive work experience in healthcare and operations management. Patricia is currently serving as the Chief Nursing Officer / Vice President of Patient Care at Watertown Regional Medical Center since December 2019. Prior to this, they worked at Ascension, where they held the positions of Director of Performance Excellence from June 2017 to July 2019 and Administrative Director of Cancer Center, Diagnostics and Operations Support from March 2016 to June 2017. Before joining Ascension, Patricia worked at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare for a significant period. Their roles at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare included Operations Improvement Coach from October 2013 to March 2016, Director of Operations Cardiovascular Institute Inpatient and Intensive Care Unit from December 2008 to October 2013, and Director of Operations and Support from 1989 to 2010.

Patricia Gedemer has an extensive education history. In 1991, they obtained a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, with a focus on the field of nursing. After working for some time in the field, Patricia pursued further education and completed their Masters in Business Administration from Alverno College in 2008. This qualification further expanded their knowledge and skills in business administration, although the specific field of study is not mentioned. Additionally, they obtained an Advanced Lean Certification from the Virginia Mason Institute in 2014. Overall, Patricia has acquired a diverse educational background, combining both nursing and business administration.