March 24, 2021 – JFK Medical Center North Campus has named Laurie Neely, MSN, APRN as Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), effective April 1, 2021. Laurie joined JFK Medical Center North Campus in February 2020 as the Assistant Chief Nursing Officer (ACNO). Prior to joining JFK Medical Center North Campus, she worked as a nurse practitioner in St. Mary’s Medical Center’s neuroscience department. Laurie also served as Chief Nursing Officer with Select Specialty Hospital-Palm Beach for over ten years
Laurie received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The University of Southern Mississippi, and her Masters of Science in Nursing Administration and Leadership from Nova Southeastern University. She went on to obtain her Post-Master’s Certification as an Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner from South University, as well as her board certification through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board. Laurie is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and Sigma Theta Tau International, Honor Society of Nursing.
About JFK Medical Center North Campus
JFK North is a 245-bed acute care facility, with an adjoining 124-bed behavioral health unit. Our specialty trained and compassionate staff utilize leading-edge technology to offer patients superior outcomes, less pain and improved recovery times. Services include; 24-hour Emergency Department, Advanced Primary Certified Stroke Center, Orthopedic Institute, Critical Care Unit, Interventional Vascular Suite, Inpatient Diabetes Care, State-of-the-Art Diagnostic Imaging, Outpatient Rehabilitation Services, Center for Pain Care and a full spectrum of surgical services. As the largest provider of behavioral health services in Palm Beach County, JFK North offers a full continuum of prevention, treatment and support to address mental health and wellness for children, adolescents, adults and seniors.
JFK North Campus is a facility of HCA East Florida. HCA East Florida is the largest healthcare system in Eastern Florida and an affiliate of HCA Healthcare (HCA). HCA East Florida has 14 hospitals, multiple ambulatory surgery centers, urgent care centers, physician practices, and free standing emergency care facilities, as well as a supply chain center and an integrated regional lab. Together, HCA East Florida employs more than 18,000 employees and has more than 6,600 physicians on staff. For more information, visit HCAEastFlorida.com.
-HCA EAST FLORIDA-
Aventura Hospital and Medical Center + Highlands Regional Medical Center + JFK Medical Center +
JFK Medical Center North Campus + Kendall Regional Medical Center + Lawnwood Regional Medical Center +
Mercy Hospital + Northwest Medical Center + Palms West Hospital + Plantation General Hospital + Raulerson Hospital + St. Lucie Medical Center + University Hospital & Medical Center + Westside Regional Medical Center
