Nursing Excellence
A Message from Our Chief Nursing Officer
Welcome to Swedish Nursing
It’s an honor to serve alongside an extraordinary community of nurses who bring skill, compassion and commitment to every patient, family and colleague. Whether you’re a nursing assistant, student nurse, newly licensed nurse, experienced clinician, educator, advanced practice nurse, leader or volunteer, you’re part of something larger than any one role, unit or campus. Together, we’re advancing the future of nursing and transforming care across Providence Swedish.
As Chief Nursing Officer, my vision is simple: to make Providence Swedish the best place to give and receive care, practice nursing and grow a nursing career.
At the heart of that vision is our unwavering commitment to patients and families. Every interaction matters, and every decision should reflect our promise to provide safe, compassionate, evidence-based care that honors the dignity, hopes and humanity of those we serve.
As health care evolves, nurses continue to serve as advocates, healers, teachers, innovators and leaders. New technologies, changing care models and increasing complexity create opportunities for us to lead while remaining grounded in the art and science of caring.
Our Professional Practice Model provides the compass that guides us forward. Through Inspire, Innovate and Involve, we strengthen our workplace, advance safety and excellence, foster professional growth and create opportunities for every nurse to have a voice through shared governance and leadership.
As we continue our Magnet® journey, I envision a nursing community where every caregiver feels valued, heard and supported. Together, we’ll celebrate achievements, learn from challenges, invest in the next generation of nurse leaders and continue improving the lives of our patients, families and communities.
Thank you for the privilege of serving with you. I’m inspired every day by your dedication, resilience and compassion.
Pat Patton, DNP, MSN, RN, NEA-BC
Chief Nursing Officer
Providence Swedish, Central Puget Sound
Nursing Leadership
- Shannon Holland, DNP, MSN, RN, CENP, CPHQ
Chief Nursing Officer, First Hill - Wendy Rainey, MSN, RN, CNML
Chief Nursing Officer, Issaquah and Redmond - Pat Patton, DNP, MSN, RN, NEA-BC
Chief Nursing Officer, Ballard - Elina Lazo, DNP, MSN, RN, NE-BC, CPHQ
Chief Administrative/Nursing Officer, Edmonds/Mill Creek - Debbie Gist, MBA, MSN, RN, NE-BC
Chief Nursing Officer, Cherry Hill