Welcoming Kerry McLaughlin as Vice President of Clinical Services
At The Denver Hospice, exceptional care begins with strong clinical leadership. We are pleased to welcome Kerry McLaughlin, MS, RN, NEA-BC, CNL, who joins our organization as Vice President of Clinical Services.
Kerry brings a wealth of experience in nursing leadership, quality improvement, and professional practice. Her career has been defined by a commitment to building strong clinical teams, fostering shared decision-making, and creating systems that support both caregivers and patients.
“Kerry is a leader who understands how to balance high standards with humanity,” said Ben Marcantonio, President of The Denver Hospice. “She knows that when clinicians are supported, patients and families receive better, more compassionate care.”
Most recently, Kerry served as Magnet Program Director /Manager of Professional Practice at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital, where she led the organization to its first ANCC Magnet® designation — a nationally recognized marker of nursing excellence. Her work included developing system-wide professional governance structures, implementing Lean-based process improvements, and exceeding national benchmarks in patient experience and nurse engagement.
“I’m grateful for the opportunity to join an organization so deeply committed to both quality and compassion,” Kerry said. “Hospice and palliative care require trust, collaboration, and strong clinical leadership, and I look forward to working alongside teams who share those values.”
In her role at The Denver Hospice, Kerry will oversee clinical services across the organization, support regulatory compliance and continuous improvement, contribute to strategic planning, and ensure interdisciplinary teams are equipped to meet the evolving needs of patients and families.
“Kerry’s experience leading complex clinical systems and her passion for professional development will strengthen our organization in meaningful ways,” Marcantonio added. “We’re excited to welcome her leadership.”
Go Back Kerry brings a wealth of experience in nursing leadership, quality improvement, and professional practice. Her career has been defined by a commitment to building strong clinical teams, fostering shared decision-making, and creating systems that support both caregivers and patients.
“Kerry is a leader who understands how to balance high standards with humanity,” said Ben Marcantonio, President of The Denver Hospice. “She knows that when clinicians are supported, patients and families receive better, more compassionate care.”
Most recently, Kerry served as Magnet Program Director /Manager of Professional Practice at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital, where she led the organization to its first ANCC Magnet® designation — a nationally recognized marker of nursing excellence. Her work included developing system-wide professional governance structures, implementing Lean-based process improvements, and exceeding national benchmarks in patient experience and nurse engagement.
“I’m grateful for the opportunity to join an organization so deeply committed to both quality and compassion,” Kerry said. “Hospice and palliative care require trust, collaboration, and strong clinical leadership, and I look forward to working alongside teams who share those values.”
In her role at The Denver Hospice, Kerry will oversee clinical services across the organization, support regulatory compliance and continuous improvement, contribute to strategic planning, and ensure interdisciplinary teams are equipped to meet the evolving needs of patients and families.
“Kerry’s experience leading complex clinical systems and her passion for professional development will strengthen our organization in meaningful ways,” Marcantonio added. “We’re excited to welcome her leadership.”