Background
Bracken, Kathleen Ann was born on March 14, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Thomas James and Catherine Anastasia (Cowal) Bracken.
Bracken, Kathleen Ann was born on March 14, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Thomas James and Catherine Anastasia (Cowal) Bracken.
Registered Nurse, Continental National American, Little Company of Mary Hospital, Evergreen Park, Illinois, 1968. Bachelor of science in nursing, Lewis University, 1984, Master of Business Administration, 1989.
Member staff Little Company of Mary Hospital, Evergreen Park, Illinois, 1968-1969, 71-73, supervisor ICUs, 1976-1979, director Intensive Care Unit's, 1979-1991. Vice president patient care services South Chicago Community Hospital, 1991-1993. Staff nurse Chicago Lying-In Clinic, University Chicago, 1970-1971.
Nurse manager VA Chicago Healthcare Systems, 1994-1998, associate chief nurse, 1998—2004. Chief nurse Jesse Brown Veterans Administration Medical Center, since 2004. Board directors, chairman nursing cardiovascular committee South Cook Heart Association, 1977-1983.
Member staff Little Company of Mary Hospital, Evergreen Park, 1968-1969, 71-73, supervisor ICUs, 1976-1979,director ICUs, 1979-1991. Member National Association for Female Executives, Chicago Heart Association, Association CriticalCare Nurses (president Southside Chicago, Area chapter 1983-1984, recording secretary 1984-1985), American Heart Association (cardiovascular nursing county, Brain Injury Association Illinois, Chicago Healthcare Executive Forum, Delta Epsilon Sigma, Sigma Theta Tau.