Background
McDonnell, Ruth Anne was born on July 15, 1938 in Dubuque, Iowa, United States. Daughter of Clyde Lee and Esther Margaret (Newkirk) Palmer.
Cardiology nurse administrator
McDonnell, Ruth Anne was born on July 15, 1938 in Dubuque, Iowa, United States. Daughter of Clyde Lee and Esther Margaret (Newkirk) Palmer.
Diploma in nursing, Finley School Nursing, Dubuque, 1959; Bachelor of science in nursing, U. Phoenix, 1988; Master in Nursing, U. Phoenix, 1995.
Coordinator nursing services, Kennecott Samaritan Hospital, Kearny, Arizona, 1983-1987; 3-11 charge nurse progressive care, Desert Samaritan Medical Center, Mesa, Arizona, 1987-1990; DON progressive care, Desert Samaritan Medical Center, Mesa, Arizona, 1990-1994; cardiology service line director, Desert Samaritan Medical Center, Mesa, Arizona, 1993-1995; director invasive cardiology, Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center, Phoenix, 1994-1996; director invasive cardiology, Desert Samaritan Medical Center, Mesa, Arizona, 1994-1996; director cardiovascular and critical care services, St. Francis Medical Center, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, since 1997. Chair Samaritan Professional Nursing Practice Committee, 1994, member Committee for Samaritan Nursing Leadership Conference, 1994.
Member ANA, American Organisation Nurse Executives, American College Cardiovascular Adminstrs.
Married Mac D. McDonnell, October 24, 1959. Children: Clair Guy, Rhonda Renee.
