Patsy Gadd Larrimore

Background

Larrimore, Patsy Gadd was born on February 18, 1933 in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. Daughter of Harry Collins and Frances (Irwin) Gadd.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Johns Hopkins University, 1976; Master of Education, Johns Hopkins University, 1977.

Career

Pediatric supervisor, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, 1960-1968; supervisor critical care, South Baltimore General Hospital, 1968-1978; DON, Hospital for Sick Children, Washington, 1978-1984; field representative, Joint Commission Accreditation Hospital, Chicago, 1984-1995; director nursing, Bon Secours Hospital, Baltimore, 1987-1988; associate director clinical affairs, Paralyzed Veterans American, Washington, 1989-1992; president, Diabetes Action Research and Education Foundation, Inc., Washington, 1991-1992; president, Larrimore and Associations, Inc., Linthicum, Maryland., 1991-1995; clinical auditor, Vencor, Inc., Lousville, since 1995. Assistant professor nursing and allied health Catonsville Community College, Baltimore.

Achievements

• Patsy Gadd Larrimore has been listed as a noteworthy nursing administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Christian Relief Superior vena cava syndrome, Alexandria, Virginia, 1987-1992. Member American Heart Association (board directors Baltimore chapter 1972-1984, Maryland. chapter 1978-1985, Bronze Service award Maryland. affiliate 1981, Silver Distinguished Service Center Maryland. chapter 1980, Bronze Service Recognition award, 1979), American Association Critical Care Nurses, American Nurses Association, Advanced Nursing Administration, Association Care Children's Health (board directors 1981-1982), American Society Nursing Service Adminstrs., American Association Spinal Cord Injury Nurses, Phi Delta Kappa.

Interests

• Outdoor sports, walking, reading, travel.

Connections

Married Walter Eugene Larrimore. Children: Patricia J. Titus, Walter Eugene Junior, Beverly Calderon.

Father:

Harry Collins Gadd

Mother:

Frances (Irwin) Gadd

Spouse:

Walter Eugene Larrimore

child:

Walter Eugene Junior Larrimore

child:

Patricia J. Titus Larrimore

child:

Beverly Calderon Larrimore