Strength, accountability and structure: How CNO Pat Patton is empowering nurses at Providence Swedish

When you ask Pat Patton why nurses choose to work at Providence Swedish, he doesn’t hesitate: “We’re the best place to give care and the best place to receive care.” As Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) for Central Puget Sound, Pat leads with a clear purpose—create conditions where nurses are empowered and feel they belong while delivering exceptional care across the communities we serve.