HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital in O'Fallon, Ill., has tapped Regina Peterson, DNP, RN, to serve as chief nursing officer, effective immediately.
Dr. Peterson joined Springfield, Ill.-based Hospital Sisters Health System in 2006. Most recently, she served as director of professional development, RN residency and divisional float pool, for the health system's Southern Illinois division.
She has previously served as interim CNO at HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital in Breese, Ill.
Dr. Peterson holds a doctor of nursing practice degree from McKendree University in Lebanon, Ill.