Nurse inducted into the MDC Alumni Hall of Fame

June 08, 2021 – Nicklaus Children’s Hospital would like to extend a heartfelt congratulations to Nurse Manager Sheila Coakley who will be inducted into the Miami Dade College Alumni Hall of Fame. Sheila is an inspiring leader who has managed the Dialysis Unit at Nicklaus Children’s through the pandemic. Under her leadership, the team demonstrated an unwavering dedication to children while ensuring safety

Nurses Awarded at the 11th Annual FNA South Region Symposium and Awards Ceremony

June 07, 2021 – Congratulations to the Nicklaus Children's Hospital nurses recognized for nursing excellence at the 11^th Annual South Region Florida Nurses Association Award Ceremony and Symposium.

Oncology Nurse Participates in Multisite Pediatric Cancer Study

April 19, 2021 – Discharge education practices vary among institutions and lack a standardized approach for newly diagnosed pediatric oncology patients and their parents. Michelle Burke, MSN, APRN, CPON, BMTCN, represented Nicklaus Children's Hospital in this American Nurses Credentialing Center–supported pediatric multisite trial to determine the feasibility and effectiveness of 2 nurse-led Parent Education Discharge Support Strategies (PEDSS) for families with a child who is newly diagnosed with cancer.

Nicklaus Children's Cardiac Nurses Participate in Multicenter Study

April 08, 2021 – The Nicklaus Children's Hospital cardiac nursing team was honored to participate in this multicenter study with 26 other pediatric and cardiac intensive care units. The results of this study demonstrated that delirium is under-recognized in pediatric cardiac patients, and many Centers do not routinely screen for delirium. However, pediatric delirium has been associated with increased length of mechanical  ventilation, hospital costs, and even mortality, and it is therefore important to recognize delirium in order to improve patient outcomes.

Nicklaus Children's Nurses Attend FNA Advocacy Days Program

March 23, 2021 – Tania Martinez, RN, MSN, FNP-BC, CPN and Carolina de Almagro, RN and participated in a priceless opportunity to meet fellow nurses and nurse leaders to learn and discuss about legislative policies in the nursing profession. Their participation was made possible through the Nurse's Charitable Trust.

Nurses Awarded at the 8th Annual FNA South Region Symposium and Awards Ceremony

May 02, 2018 – Congratulations to the Nicklaus Children's Hospital nurses recognized for nursing excellence at the 8th Annual South Region Florida Nurses Association Award Ceremony and Symposium on April 14, 2018.

Jane Bragg announced HPNA President of Southeastern Florida Chapter

March 06, 2018 – Congratulations to Jane Bragg, MSN, ARNP, MBA, PMHNP-BC, CPON, NEA-BC on becoming President of Southeastern Florida Chapter of the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA).

Nicklaus Children's Hospital Nurses Receive WOCNCB Certifications

March 06, 2018 – Congratulations to Stephanie Whitley, MSN, RN, CPN, NE-BC, CWOCN and Xoana Zampieri, BSN, RN, WCC, CPN, CWON on becoming Certified Wound, Ostomy, and Contienence Nurse (CWOCN®).

Xoana Zampieri receives APSNA Foster Wound, Ostomy and Continence Grant

May 15, 2017 – Congratulations to Xoana Zampieri, BSN, RN, WCC, CPN for being the recipient for the Foster Grant. The purpose of the Foster Wound, Ostomy and Continence (WOCN) Grant is to assist members of the American Pediatric Surgical Nurses Association (APSNA) to further their professional education and expertise in the area of wound and ostomy care.

Jackie Gonzalez, CNO, Honored as "Health Care Hero"

May 09, 2017 – Jackie Gonzalez, DN, MSN, ARNP, Senior Vice President/Chief Nursing Officer at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital was recognized by the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce as a 2017 Health Care Hero in the nursing category. Dr. Gonzalez was honored for her leadership and commitment to patient safety, which gave rise to the hospital’s Humpty Dumpty Falls Prevention Program, now in use in more than 1,300 hospitals around the globe.

Shannon Odell of Nicklaus Children's Recognized by Women We Admire as Top 50 Women Chief Nursing Off

August 08, 2025 –

Women We Admire has recognized Shannon Odell, system vice president and chief nursing officer of Nicklaus Children's, for her second consecutive year on the Top 50 Women Chief Nursing Officers list, highlighting her significant role in patient care.

NCHS Participates in the Day in the Life of a Nurse Program

October 22, 2018 – This annual event provides high school students with an introduction to the world of nursing. Students and teachers learn about the many career opportunities available within the nursing profession.

Miami Children's Recognized for Nursing Training

August 28, 2014 – Miami Children's Horizons Internship Program for Nurses has been recognized as a best practice program for nursing education by the Nursing Executive Center of The Advisory Board Company.