On April 24, Becky Wagner, DNP, RN, will retire as vice president of nursing and patient care service at Iredell Health System.
Dr. Wagner’s 40-year nursing career has primarily seen her in leadership roles, including charge nurse, director, educator and interim CEO of UNC Health Chatham in Siler City, N.C., according to an April 20 system news release.
She has spent the last 11 years serving as Statesville, N.C.-based Iredell’s vice president of nursing and patient care services. In this role, she’s been instrumental in the implementation and clinical management of several capital projects to ensure the system expanded to meet community needs.
Upon retirement, Dr. Wagner plans to spend more time with her infant grandchild and father, see the world and volunteer with the Samaritan’s Purse disaster relief team. She also plans to do some consulting or interim work.