December 13, 2022 – HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital has named Michael Barbera, MSN, RN, as its Chief Operating Officer (COO.) As the COO, Barbera will be responsible for key ancillary, support and clinical departments.
“We are very excited to have Michael join as the next Chief Operating Officer of HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital. With his experience, enthusiasm and track record of accomplishment, I am confident that his leadership and support will have a very positive impact on our team and the patients we serve. We look forward to welcoming him here this month” said St. Lucie CEO Jay Finnegan.
Barbera comes to St. Lucie Hospital after serving as Vice President of Operations at HCA Florida Palms West Hospital, in Loxahatchee, where among his many accomplishments, he created a limb revascularization service line, served as Vascular Service Line Champion, and oversaw the accreditation of the hospital as a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery.
He has more than 21 years of experience in healthcare, including interim Chief Nursing Officer, Director of Critical Care Services, interim Director of Emergency Services, and House Supervisor.
“I am honored to be joining the outstanding team at HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital that is dedicated to providing compassionate care to their patients each day. I look forward to sharing my professional experience while ensuring that St. Lucie Hospital remains the hospital of choice for the community.”
Barbera is a United States Air Force Veteran and prior to his career in healthcare, he was a firefighter/ paramedic, including a tour in Iraq as a combat firefighter/paramedic.
He has a master’s degree in Nursing Leadership and Management and a bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Western Governors University. He is also a graduate of HCA’s Executive Development program, where he was selected by his peers as the Outstanding Associate of the Cohort.
Barbera will begin his position at HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital on December 15.
About HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital
HCA Florida St. Lucie Hospital is a 207-bed acute care facility. The combined efforts of more than 400 skilled physicians and more than 900 dedicated employees have resulted in one of the most comprehensive healthcare facilities in Port St. Lucie. St. Lucie Hospital offers a full range of services that include a birthing center, cardiac catheterization lab, cancer care, minimally invasive robotic surgery, gynecologic, general and vascular surgery and wound care with hyperbarics. Additionally, St. Lucie is home to a Senior-Friendly ER and Freestanding ER at Darwin Square as well as the Orthopedic & Spine Institute.
About HCA East Florida Division
HCA East Florida Division, a part of HCA Florida Healthcare, is a family of 14 hospitals, seven free-standing emergency rooms, 12 ambulatory surgery centers and 105 physician practices along the Treasure Coast and in Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade Counties. More than 15,000 dedicated colleagues proudly make up the East Florida Division and are committed to improving more lives in more ways and giving back to the communities. For more information, please visit HCAFloridaHealthcare.com.
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