Sr. Mary Magdalen O'Donovan

Background

O'Donovan, Sr. Mary Magdalen was born on December 20, 1919 in County Cork, Ireland. Daughter of James Patrick and Margaret P. (Poole) O'D. came to the United States, 1948.

Education

Registered Nurse certified, Our Lady of the Lake Hospital, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 1954. Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Natchitoches (Louisiana) State University, 1959. Master of Science in Hospital Administration, Trinity University, San Antonio, 1977.

Career

Nursing supervisor, Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center, Lafayette, Louisiana, 1954-1956; nursing supervisor, St. Francis Hospital, Monroe, Louisiana, 1956-1960; operating room supervisor, Our Lady of the Lake Hospital, Baton Rouge, 1961-1967; hospital administrator, St. Francis Medical Center, Monroe, 1968-1978; materials management, Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge, 1978-1985; administrator skilled nursing, Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge, since 1985.

Connections

Father:

James Patrick O'D.

Mother:

Margaret P. (Poole) O'D.