Nurse Administrator Award presented to Jill Tahmooressi

September 28, 2015 – Jill Tahmooressi, MBA, BSN,RN-BC,NCSN has been a beacon of professionalism for young leaders. In September of 2015 she was awarded the Nurse Administrator Award.

Barry University Distinguished Alumni Award 2015

August 10, 2015 – Congratulations to Elena Ortega MSN, ARNP, CCRN for receiving the Barry University Distinguished Alumni Award at the 2015 Nursing commencement pinning ceremony.

Nurses Awarded at the 5th Annual FNA South Region Symposium and Awards Ceremony

April 20, 2015 – Congratulations to Jill Tahmooressi MBA, BSN, RN-BC, NCSN, Nursing Director Ambulatory Services, for her recognition as the Florida Nurses Association 2015 Nurse Administrator. Jill has also been elected and sworn in as the 2015-2017 Florida Nurses Association Secretary.

Intensive Care Units Awarded the Health Care Heroes® Award

July 30, 2014 – Congratulations to the Nicklaus Children's Hospital, formerly Miami Children's Hospital, Intensive Care Teams (CICU, NICU, and PICU) that received the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce Health Care Heroes® Award.

Nicklaus Children's Urgent Care Center Team places 3rd in Poster Award: Evidence Based Best Practice

April 30, 2014 – Nicklaus Children's Urgent Care Center Team in their 3rd Place Poster Award: Evidence Based Best Practice, “Committed to the Beat. Reducing Sudden Cardiac Death in Young Athletes” at the April 26th in Davie Florida South Region, Florida Nurses Association Symposium and Award Ceremony.

Nurses Awarded at the 4th Annual FNA South Region Symposium and Awards Ceremony

April 30, 2014 – Congratulations to the Nicklaus Children's Hospital nurses recognized for nursing excellence at the 4th Annual Florida Nurses Association South Region Symposium & Awards Ceremony on April 26, 2014

‘Bing’ Wood Receives Regional Nursing Leadership Award

September 15, 2011 – Maria Lina "Bing" Wood, MSN, ARNP, Administrative Director of Critical Care at Miami Children's Hospital, is the recipient of the 2011 Leadership Award presented by the South Florida Organization of Nurse Executives.

Pat Dean Named 2008 ‘Hospital Hero of the Year’ by Florida Hospital Association

October 28, 2008 – Pat Dean, ARNP, MSN, Clinical Coordinator of the Comprehensive Epilepsy Program at Miami Children’s Hospital, has been honored by the Florida Hospital Association as the 2008 “Hospital Hero of the Year.”

Pediatric Surgery Nurse Honored by APSNA

June 08, 2004 – Jeanette Diana, ARNP, pediatric surgery nurse practitioner at Miami Children's Hospital, received the “Founder’s Award” from the American Pediatric Surgical Nurses’ Association (APSNA) for her significant contribution to the care of pediatric surgical patients and her visionary leadership within the hospital and the community at large.

Three Miami Children's Hospital Nurses Honored by Regional Nursing Organization

May 26, 2004 – Miami Children’s Hospital’s Jackie Gonzalez, ARNP, MSN, CNAA, Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer, Maria Fernandez, MSN, ARNP, LifeFlight® Program Director, and Natasha H. Melbourne, ARNP, MSN, Clinical Educator, received awards from the Florida Nursing Association District V.

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.