CEO Bill Fox made the announcement.
"The caliber of our employees is high and we are proud of Theresa's accomplishments and her dedication to Dauterive and our patients," Bill said. "Theresa's caring spirit and determination are invaluable to Dauterive Hospital and are instrumental in her becoming CNO."
A New Iberia native, Theresa started her career at Dauterive in 2008 as director of maternal child care and was later named associate chief nursing officer in 2012.
She earned her BSN from the University of Louisiana-Lafayette in 2002 and her MBA at the University of Phoenix.
Theresa is also a member of the Louisiana State Nursing Association.
Congratulations, Theresa.