Berkshire Health Systems has announced the appointment of Brenda Cadorette, MSN RN, NEA-BC, as Chief Nursing Executive (CNE), overseeing nursing across Berkshire Health. Cadorette has served as Vice President of Acute Care and BMC Chief Nursing Officer for the past 11 years.  

“Brenda has been an exceptional nurse leader at Berkshire Medical Center for decades,” said Darlene Rodowicz, Berkshire Health Systems President and CEO. “This new nursing leadership structure will support the alignment of best practice nursing standards and ensure that professional practice, growth, and development are consistent across the organization. We are excited to embark on this new chapter of leadership, as we align across the system and continue to serve as the region’s trusted healthcare provider.” 

In her new role, Cadorette will focus on creating shared governance for nursing and ensuring that nursing practice and staff development promote patient safety and patient-centered care. Working in tandem with Cadorette, each BHS hospital will also appoint an Associate Chief Nursing Officer to focus on the hospital’s operations and lead each hospital’s nursing team.  

Cadorette, who joined BHS in 1995 as a Nursing Assistant, has previously served as a clinical supervisor, Nursing Director, Administrative Director of Nursing Operations, Service Line Administrator of Nursing and other leadership roles.