DECEMBER 3, 2024 – HCA Florida Mercy Hospital, a 488-bed facility and part of HCA Florida Healthcare, the largest healthcare system in the state, announces the appointment of Jessica L. Miller as its new chief operating officer (COO).
A Miami native, Miller brings more than a decade of senior leadership experience in healthcare, with a proven track record in optimizing operations, improving patient outcomes, and fostering collaboration across multidisciplinary teams in diverse hospital settings.
Miller most recently served as chief nursing officer at St. Mary’s Medical Center and the Palm Beach Children’s Hospital, part of Tenet Healthcare Corporation. In that role, she oversaw nursing operations for a 420-bed facility, managing key services such as surgical services, adult and pediatric emergency care, Level 1 trauma, comprehensive stroke care, Level 3 NICU, obstetrics and women’s services, oncology, intensive care, inpatient rehabilitation, radiology, and pharmacy.
Her leadership experience includes additional roles with Tenet Healthcare and Steward Health Care, where she served as the Miami market chief nursing officer.
Miller holds a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Florida International University (FIU). She is also an adjunct professor in FIU’s Health Service Administration Program, where she mentors aspiring healthcare leaders.
“We are fortunate to have Jessica on our leadership team, as she possesses a proven track record in fostering excellence in patient care and creating frameworks for operational efficiencies,” said Allyssa Tobitt, CEO of HCA Florida Mercy Hospital.
About HCA Florida Mercy Hospital
HCA Florida Mercy Hospital, a comprehensive medical facility serving the healthcare needs of South Florida for more than 70 years, is a part of HCA Florida Healthcare. The 488-bed, acute care hospital is an award-winning facility that specializes in emergency services that are kid and senior friendly, maternity with level III NICU, general and robotic surgery, hyperbaric and wound care center, cardiology, cancer care, orthopedic and spine, primary stroke center, weight loss programs and more. Mercy is Miami-Dade’s only catholic hospital and provides patients with the best quality care in a compassionate and caring environment. Mercy Hospital is located in the heart of Coconut Grove, FL with a bay front property that makes Mercy the only hospital in Miami to be accessible by land, air and sea.
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. United as a statewide network in 2022, HCA Florida Healthcare includes approximately 11,100 experienced doctors and more than 84,000 colleagues working together to deliver equitable, evidence-based collaborative care through more than 11.6 million patient encounters each year. HCA Florida Healthcare is committed to improving more lives in more ways and giving back to the communities it serves. The network provides more than $903 million in uncompensated care and contributes nearly $2.2 million to community organizations across the state. In addition, HCA Florida Healthcare offers patients access to highly-trained specialists, including the state’s largest cardiovascular network. A strong advocate for the next generation of healthcare professionals, HCA Florida Healthcare is also a major supporter of university-based healthcare programs and residencies and fellowships throughout the Sunshine State. For more information, please visit HCAFloridaHealthcare.com.
