Mary Jo Kohout, RN, chief nursing officer and COO of Brookfield, Wis.-based Ascension Elmbrook Hospital, is retiring after 40 years in the field.
Ms. Kohout began her nursing career in 1986 as a nurse in the cardiac unit at St. Joseph Hospital in Milwaukee, according to an April 2 system news release. She worked her way up to vice president of nursing for Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare’s North Market in 2011 and later became the nurse leader at Ascension St. Joseph and Ascension Elmbrook Hospital in 2016, before ultimately stepping into her role as CNO and COO at Ascension Elmbrook.
“After 40 years in nursing, Kohout leaves behind a legacy of mentorship, leadership and dedication; and a generation of nurses she helped guide along the way,” the news release said.
Ms. Kohout said she is looking forward to spending more time with family and taking more time for hobbies like golfing following her retirement.
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