Chief Operating Officer
Broward General Medical Center/Chris Evert Childrens Hospital
Proudest Accomplishment: Having an opportunity to work with Dr. Michael DeBakey, renowned heart surgeon in Houston, Texas.
First Job: Nurse Counselor for a Drug Rehabilitation Program in New Orleans
Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Dillard University in New Orleans, Louisiana and Master of Science in Healthcare Administration from Texas Womans University in Houston, Texas
What skills do you need to succeed in your job: Communication and good listening skills.
Work habit you possess that you are most proud of: Recognition of staff at all levels. Serving as a coach and mentor.
Most valuable lesson you learned in your career: Be fair and honest.
The toughest part of your job: Discipline
Your philosophy of success: Hard work
One of your goals: To become an event planner.
Person You Most Admire: My cousin, Barbara A. Williams, who was diagnosed with Bone Cancer 4 years ago for her outlook on life, her strength and determination.
Favorite Book: “Who Moved My Cheese?” by Spencer Johnson
Biggest Challenge Confronting Healthcare: Disparity in care and funds to provide care.
Suggestions on how you would solve a particular problem in healthcare: Possible National Healthcare Insurance Plan.
Your predictions on the future of health care: Concern about the quality of physicians because of malpractice insurance and decline in healthcare providers, such as nurses and radiology personnel.
Best Thing About Healthcare in South Florida: Quality Healthcare providers and subspecialties.
Worst Thing about Healthcare in South Florida: Large number of uncompensated patients What advice would you offer young people considering a career in Health Care? Great, rewarding career. Compassion and respect for all is a must.
