July 23, 2025 – HCA Florida JFK Hospital is pleased to announce that Lisisbell Melendrez, RN, BSN, will join the hospital’s leadership team as assistant chief nursing officer, effective July 27, 2025. She will serve alongside Sarah Gille, assistant chief nursing officer, to support nursing excellence and advance patient-centered care.
Lisisbell joins HCA Florida JFK Hospital from sister facility, HCA Florida Kendall Hospital, where she most recently served as director of telemetry, the central monitoring unit, and the medical specialty unit. With more than a decade of healthcare experience, she is known for her dedication to patient care, operational excellence, and developing high-performing teams.
She earned her bachelor of science in nursing from Grand Canyon University and is currently pursuing her master of science in nursing from Walden University.
In recognition of her outstanding service to the behavioral health community and her advocacy for suicide prevention, Lisisbell received the prestigious Frist Humanitarian Award. Her passion for patient safety and improving outcomes will make her a tremendous asset to the HCA Florida JFK Hospital family.
“We are thrilled to welcome Lisisbell to HCA Florida JFK Hospital,” said Jodi LoDolce, Chief Nursing Officer. “Her proven leadership, compassion, and commitment to excellence align perfectly with our mission and values. We look forward to the positive impact she will have on our team and our patients.”
About HCA Florida JFK Hospital
Serving Palm Beach County for more than 55 years. HCA Florida JFK Hospital is a 516-bed acute care hospital, specializing in emergency services, heart and vascular surgery, neurosurgery, comprehensive cancer and breast institute services, comprehensive stroke services, orthopedic and spine surgery, minimally invasive and robotic surgery, weight loss surgery, inpatient physical rehabilitation, and women’s services. We provide high quality, exceptional care to Atlantis residents and the surrounding communities.
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.
