We are proud to recognize our outstanding nurse managers who graduated from The Health Management Academy’s Nursing Catalyst Program’s Nurse Manager Idea Lab on October 10. This prestigious nine-month program brings together high-performing frontline nurse managers from leading health systems nationwide to collaborate on solutions to common healthcare challenges. Each participant developed and implemented a rapid change pilot at Nicklaus Children’s, addressing critical needs in their respective areas.

Congratulations to the following graduates and their innovative projects:

Leyden Diaz, BSN, RN, PMH-BC, CPN

Nurse Manager, 2N and Psychiatry

Project | Empowering Beginnings: Reducing First-Year Nurse Turnover with Leadership-Infused Orientation
Aim | Providing support for new leaders.
 

Diana L. Veras, RN, MSN, CPN

Nurse Manager, Hialeah & Miami Lakes Urgent Care Centers

Project | SUPERHero of the Quarter
Aim | Creating a recognition program for the nurse supervisors at the urgent care centers.
 

Dachel Carreno, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Nurse Manager, Minor Procedures and Colorectal Center

Project | Rest & Recognition Program
Aim | Promote work-life balance and improve employees' well-being.
 

Lisbeth Mosquera, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, CPN

Nurse Manager, Emergency Department

Project | AI Triage Innovator: Revolutionizing Emergency Care with Artificial Intelligence
Aim | Enhance the triage process by incorporating AI and adding a second layer of decision-making and supporting patient safety and quality improvement.
 

Cristina M. Suarez, MSN, APRN, CPN

Nurse Manager, 3South-Respiratory

Project | Nurse Leader Rounding
Aim | Creating relationships between leaders and families to impact the patient experience.