Patricia “Trish” Dougherty

Patricia “Trish” Dougherty is the Director of Human Resources at the Orthopedic Institute in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She has a robust background in healthcare and human resources, having started her career as a Registered Nurse at the Mayo Clinic in 1979. Over the years, she has held various significant positions, including:

• Nurse Manager at Prairie Medical Clinic (1981–1986)
• Commissioned Officer in the US Army Nurse Corps (1985–1995)
• Critical Care Registered Nurse at Waltham-Weston Medical Center (1986–1988)
• Director of Human Resources and other roles at Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center (1988–2003)
• Vice President of Human Resources at Sanford Health (2003–2005)
• Owner of The Weston Group, a consulting firm (2005–2019)

Since July 2019, she has been with the Orthopedic Institute, where she focuses on various aspects of human resources management, including organizational development and employee relations.123

Dougherty holds an Associate Degree in Nursing from the University of South Dakota and a Bachelor of Science from Excelsior College. She has also pursued coursework at Boston University.24 Her expertise encompasses strategic planning, performance management, and executive coaching, making her a seasoned professional in her field.12