Assistant Vice President, Perioperative Services & SPD, DV
Nemours Children's Hospital, DE
Dr. Edna Gilliam, DNP, MBA, RN, CNOR, NEA-BC is the assistant vice president of perioperative services and the sterile processing department for the Delaware Valley at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware. In her role, she oversees the perioperative department at the level one pediatric trauma center’s main campus as well as two ambulatory surgery centers in Deptford, New Jersey and Malvern, Pennsylvania. Having a deep dedication to pediatric surgical patients, Edna serves on the advisory committee for the Children’s Hospital Association OR Directors’ Forum. Her dedication involves staying attuned to the nuances of pediatric care, adapting to each child’s distinct needs, and fostering an environment where healing goes beyond the surgical table. She also serves as the track chair for workforce development for the OR Manager’s 2025 Program Committee.
Edna completed her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree at Grand Canyon University. She also attained a dual degree MSN and MBA from Wilmington University and her BSN from the University of Delaware. She holds two certifications, nurse executive advanced and certified nurse of the operating room. With 17 years of perioperative experience, Edna transitioned to nursing as a second career. For her, this career shift was a conscious choice driven by a passion for meaningful impact and a commitment to contribute to the well-being of others in a profound way.
