April 20, 2026 – HCA Florida Highlands Hospital is pleased to welcome Anjelis Oliveira, PhD, MSN, MHA, RN, as its new chief nursing officer, effective April 20, 2026.
“Anjelis is known for her integrity, empathy and accountability and for fostering environments where nurses are empowered to deliver safe, compassionate, high-quality care,” said Jen Boren, chief nursing executive at HCA’s Healthcare’s East Florida Division. “Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a strong commitment to advancing nursing practice, strengthening team engagement and improving patient experience.”
Anjelis holds over 20 years of experience in nursing. She most recently served as assistant chief nursing officer at HCA Florida Kendall Hospital, where she provided operational and clinical leadership across multiple high-acuity patient care areas, focusing on quality and safety, workforce engagement, regulatory readiness and performance outcomes. Since joining HCA Healthcare in 2019, Anjelis has held several key leadership roles, including Magnet program director, where she led the hospital’s Pathway to Excellence journey, medical/surgical director, and director of emergency services at their Doral and Town & Country freestanding emergency rooms.
Anjelis earned a PhD in nursing from Barry University, a master’s degree in nursing and healthcare administration from the University of Phoenix, and a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Florida International University, all in Miami, Florida. She serves as adjunct nursing faculty at St. Thomas University, contributing to the development of future nurse leaders.
About HCA Florida Highlands Hospital
HCA Florida Highlands Hospital is a 126-bed acute care facility fully accredited by The Joint Commission. Key services include orthopedic and spine care, urology, cardiac catheterization, and minimally invasive surgery. Additionally, the facility is also home to a dedicated emergency room with senior-friendly amenities, where our focus is on providing faster, accurate treatment and quicker diagnoses. Proudly serving the Sebring, Avon Park, and Lake Placid communities since 1965, HCA Florida Highlands Hospital aims to provide high-quality, exceptional patient care.
About HCA Florida Healthcare
HCA Florida Healthcare, a part of HCA Healthcare, is a family of more than 650 affiliated sites of care, including hospitals, physician practices, freestanding emergency rooms and urgent care centers. As one of the state’s leading healthcare networks, HCA Florida Healthcare’s 11,100 experienced doctors and more than 84,000 colleagues work together to deliver equitable, evidence-based collaborative care through more than 12 million patient encounters annually. HCA Florida Healthcare is committed to improving more lives in more ways and giving back to the communities it serves. In 2024, the network provided more than $1 billion in uncompensated care and contributed more than $3.7 million to community organizations across the state. In addition, HCA Florida Healthcare offers patients access to highly trained specialists, including the state’s most comprehensive cardiovascular network. A strong advocate for the next generation of healthcare professionals, HCA Florida Healthcare is a leader in in training future healthcare professionals, offering 151 Graduate Medical Education (GME) programs at 27 different hospitals with more than 2,400 residents. For more information, please visit HCAFloridaHealthcare.com.
