Mary Ellen Cockerham

mcockerham@holyredeemer.com
Administration
Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP), Chatham University
Masters in Nursing (MSN), University of Phoenix
Masters in Health Administration (MHA), St. Joseph's University
Post-Masters Certificate in Training & Organizational Development, St. Joseph's University
Bachelors in Nursing (BSN), Wilkes University
ANCC Dual Certification Nurse Executive and Gerontological Nursing
Certified Alzheimer's Disease Dementia Care Trainer, NCCDP

Month/Year Started at Redeemer Health: April 2018

Previous Positions and Companies: I have been fortunate to have worked in a variety of positions that led to a deeper understanding of the need for collaboration across divisions and the use of evidence-based practice.

• Vice President/Chief Experience Officer, St. Francis Medical Center
• Vice President/CHRO Organizational Development, Nazareth Hospital
• Adjunct Professor-Mentor Graduate Level (Population Health, Curriculum Chair), Thomas Edison State University
• Adjunct Professor Graduate Level (Quality/Leadership/Finance), Capella University

How does your work here contribute to the Redeemer Health mission to care, comfort and heal?
The mission of Redeemer Health is to care, comfort and heal. It is important to remember that the patient is at the center of all we do. Ensuring that staff have an understanding of the "whys" behind what we do is vital for success. Education and meeting the needs of our patients will help us transform health care. Sometimes that means disrupting the status quo.

What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
Spending time with family, traveling, playing bridge and learning to play mahjong and pickleball.

What would you like to share about your family and pets? 
Happily married to my husband Keith for more than 30 years, two terrific sons (Kevin and Alex), and now I have two wonderful daughters-in-law (Olivia and Ana). Keeping busy with two adorable grandchildren (Henry and Ellis), who love Legos, backgammon, swimming...(don't sleep much!).