Dr. Gaden leads more than 2,000 employees in the Boston Medical Center nursing department, the largest and busiest provider of trauma and emergency services in New England. She also manages a nursing department budget of more than $300 million. She helped the hospital to achieve Magnet designation from the American Nursing Credentialing Center. Dr. Gaden connects with her staff via weekly video updates, in which she highlights the nursing department’s recruitment efforts, quality and safety updates and upcoming events. Under Dr. Gaden’s guidance, BMC’s nursing department has made advancements in patient-centered care and evidence-based practices. She has also worked to bridge the gap between nursing and other healthcare disciplines.
