Ms. Pegues is responsible for managing nursing operations at the 137-bed St. Mary’s Medical Center. Her direct oversight encompasses multiple departments, including nursing, pharmacy, respiratory therapy, cardiology and surgical services, among others. With extensive experience in healthcare management, she has a proven track record of achieving success in both nursing and non-nursing operations. Ms. Pegues excels in key areas such as communication, labor management and team building, which enables her to foster collaboration and develop leaders within the organization. Notably, she successfully executed a $5 million reduction in labor expenses during her first year as CNO by stabilizing the workforce, minimizing reliance on agency staff and improving daily management of patient length of stay.
