Dr. Peters is system chief nursing executive for Cook County Health, which includes two hospitals, 14 community centers, a public health department and correctional health services. Her role necessitates close collaboration with the system’s CEO and oversight of various facilities’ CNOs. She provides leadership and strategic direction for nursing operations, clinical practice, quality, education, research, and workforce development throughout the system. In addition, she is accountable for the $200 million annual budget process for the entire nursing service. Throughout her five-year tenure, Dr. Peters has redesigned the nursing quality programs to refocus on patient safety, implemented a leadership development academy, streamlined hiring processes, secured grants for workforce development and much more.
