Chief Nursing Officer
Broward General Medical Center/Chris Evert Children’s Hospital

Proudest Accomplishment: Being part of a team with significant accomplishments: Agency elimination, agency reduction, Governor’s Sterling Award, low turnover of nursing staff, strong, cohesive, workforce.

First Job: ED Nurse at the University of Kentucky

Education: BSN, University of Kentucky, MBA, Florida Atlantic University

What skills do you need to succeed in your job: Good listener, good communicator, sense of humor.

Work habit you possess that you are most proud of: Getting everyone excited about moving toward measurable common goals and then celebrating.

Most valuable lesson you learned in your career: The true test of a person is how they perform during the tough times.

The toughest part of your job: Not having more time for everyone.

Your philosophy of success: Work towards measurable results.

One of your goals: To make an even bigger difference for nurses.

Person You Most Admire: My parents, for giving back to their community and making a difference.

Favorite Book: My Sister’s Keeper

Biggest Challenge Confronting Healthcare: Shortage of nurses, aging of nurses, shortage of nursing instructors.

Your predictions on the future of health care: Increased emphasis on technology.

Best Thing About Healthcare in South Florida: The people

Worst Thing about Healthcare in South Florida: Malpractice

What advice would you offer young people considering a career in Health Care: It’s a great choice.