Type Of Business:
Faith-Based, Nonprofit Health Institution
Expertise:
Sis. Lancaster's expertise includes nursing and risk management.
Major Product/SVS:
Healthcare
Favorite Business Publication:
Modern Healthcare; The Wall Street Journal
Hobbies/Sports:
Spending Time at the Beach, Gardening, Enjoying the Great Outdoors
Education Degrees:
Master of Health Administration, Saint Louis University, MO (1983); Master of Science in Nursing, The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC (1963); Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Mount Saint Agnes College (Now Loyola College in Maryland), Baltimore, MD (1958); Coursework, Sisters of Mercy of Baltimore, MD (1948); Registered Nurse, Mercy Medical Center, Baltimore, MD (1947)
Affiliations Awards:
Community Advisory Committee; Institutional Review Board; Sigma Theta Tau International
Place of Birth:
Saint Inigoes
Industry:
Nursing Administration
Date of Distinction:
3/18/2008
Work History:
Risk Manager, Saint Joseph's/Candler (1996-2002); Vice President, Quality Assurance Coordinator, Risk Manager, Saint Joseph's/Candler (1983-1992); Coordinator, Performance and Risk Manager, Saint Joseph's/Candler (1989); Administrative Assistant, Saint Joseph's/Candler (1980-1981); Consultant, Coordinator of Services for the Aged, Catholic Social Services (now Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Atlanta) (1978-1980); Assistant Administrator, Saint Joseph's Infirmary (Now Saint Joseph's Hospital) (1973-1977); Director, School of Nursing, Saint Joseph's Infirmary (Now Saint Joseph's Hospital) (1963-1973); Director, Department of Nursing, Saint Joseph's Infirmary (Now Saint Joseph's Hospital) (1963-1966); Nurse (1950-1961); Nursing Supervisor, St. Martin de Porres Hospital (1960 to 1961); Administrator, Stella Maris (1961-1962)
Number Of Years In Profession:
59
Number Of Years In Current Position:
7
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her drive to help people.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she felt that it was the best career path for her when she considered her desire to help others and her religious background. She was also inspired by her aunt, who was a pharmacist, and her sister, who worked in the nursing field.
Extended Bio Profile:
Sis. Lancaster was involved in the development of Saint Joseph's child care and day care center in 1966. She was also responsible for establishing staff committees in various hospitals.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Overseeing Administrative Duties
Education Certifications:
Licensed Nursing Home Administrator
Awards/Honors:
Woman of the Year Award, American Biographical Institute (2006)