Salute to Nurses – Palmetto General Hospital

Kathy Guido is the chief nursing officer at Palmetto General Hospital. She is responsible for all nursing and patient care functions and services at the hospital. She has over twenty years of nursing leadership experience. Kathy is responsible for overall direction of nursing leadership and professional scope of practice. She managed all nursing units, emergency department, ambulatory care and the operating and recovery room. Kathy is a member of the American Nurses Association and American Organization of Nurse Executives. She also has a specialty certification for critical care (CCRN).

 

 

Jackie Gonzalez is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of people in need of healthcare.

Presently, her specialty is in neuroscience critical care though she has been a specialist in advanced nursing practice for over 25 years. Jackie’s nursing career has spanned multiple specialties including critical care, dialysis, cardiac surgery, cardiology, oncology and neurology. With the advancements in medical technology for the nursing profession, Jackie has continued to evolve by achieving requirements in education, training and leadership through the changing nursing landscape by growing her responsibilities and expanding specialties. She started her career as a licensed practical nurse (LPN), moved onto an Associate’s Degree in Nursing from Miami-Dade College and then graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing followed by a Master’s of Science in Nursing from Florida International University. By providing support to people in some of their most trying times and receiving recognition from patients and their families for the care she’s provided, Jackie finds an abundance of positivity and fulfillment in her vocation of nursing.