Milacoya Latimore, R.N., is a registered nurse in the medical-surgical unit at Lakeside Medical Center, the Health Care District’s acute-care teaching hospital in Belle Glade, FL where she provides best-in-class direct patient care from admission through discharge. She prioritizes clear communication with her patients and their families so they are educated on their diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options and recovery. Latimore started her almost 30-year nursing career at the former Glades General Hospital. She has also worked at other hospitals in the Glades including Hendry Regional Medical Center in Clewiston and Everglades Regional Medical Center in Pahokee. She holds an Associate of Science in Nursing from Palm Beach Community College in Lake Worth, FL. She is certified in basic life support (BLS), pediatric advanced life support (PALS) and advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS).
