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Every day, UHealth nurses extend their impact far beyond the bedside, leading in research, education, and clinical excellence to advance our mission. Their work transforms the patient experience, improves outcomes, and defines the future of nursing.
Donate TodayWhat Our Nurses Are Saying(To Receive Treatment)
Strong Workforce Engagement:
90%+
proud to work at UHealth
Operational Readiness & Support:
90%+
have the tools and information to do their jobs well
Respectful Leadership & Work Environment:
Nearly 9 in 10
feel respected and supported by leadership
Celebrating Our New Doctor of Nursing Practice Graduates
UHealth celebrates the growing number of nurses earning a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), one of the highest nursing degrees. DNP-prepared nurses advance the health system through leadership, evidence-based practice, and process improvement. Their achievements foster professional growth, strengthen the team, and elevate the quality and safety of patient care.
Congratulations to our dedicated nursing professionals who have earned this respected degree this year:
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Inpatient Palliative Care
University of Miami Medical Group
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Division of Hematology
University of Miami Medical Group
Director, Nursing, Executive Health/Executive Patient Services, Desai Sethi
University of Miami Medical Group
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Department of Surgery
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
DAISY Awards
The DAISY Foundation recognizes nurses whose compassion, clinical expertise, and unwavering commitment make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families.
March 2025
Registered Nurse 2, 11 North
UHealth Tower
April 2025
Registered Nurse 3, Perioperative Services
Sylvester at Doral
May 2025
Registered Nurse 2, Neurocritical Care Unit
UHealth Tower
Team Award
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
July 2025
Registered Nurse 3, Emergency Department
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
2025 Nurse of the Year Awards
Every year, UHealth nurses recognize their peers for the exemplary care and compassion they demonstrate through a nomination for a Nurse of the Year Award. Winners are acknowledged for the exemplary care they provide patients as well as the contributions they make to the profession of nursing. The individuals who earned this honor and continue to inspire their colleagues at UHealth and in our community are named below.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse of the Year
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Medical Oncology
University of Miami Medical Group
Registered Nurse of the Year
Registered Nurse 2, Comprehensive Treatment Unit
Sylvester at Deerfield
Licensed Practical Nurse of the Year
Licensed Practical Nurse
UHealth at Walgreens
Certified Nursing Assistant/Medical Assistant of the Year
Certified Nursing Assistant 2, Comprehensive Treatment Unit
Sylvester at Deerfield Beach
Nurse Educator of the Year
Nurse Educator 2, Center of Clinical Excellence
UHealth – University of Miami Health System
Preceptor of the Year
Registered Nurse 3, Comprehensive Treatment Unit
Sylvester at Deerfield Beach
Mentor of the Year
Registered Nurse (Per Diem), Emergency Department
UHealth Tower
2025 Advanced Practice Provider of the Year Awards
Advanced Practice Provider Transformational Leader of the Year
Supervisor, Advanced Practice Provider, Endocrinology
University of Miami Medical Group
Physician Assistant of the Year
APP Team Manager of Northern Satellites, Medical Oncology
University of Miami Medical Group
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist of the Year
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Ambulatory Surgical Center
Bascom Palmer at Naples
Ambulatory Advanced Practice Provider of the Year
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Neurology Movement Disorders
University of Miami Medical Group
Inpatient Advanced Practice Provider of the Year
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Department of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine
University of Miami Medical Group
Advanced Practice Provider Preceptor/Mentor of the Year
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Comprehensive Treatment Unit
UHealth Solé Mia
Advanced Practice Provider of the Year
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Hematology
University of Miami Medical Group
Celebrating Our Retirees
We extend our deepest gratitude to our retirees, whose more than 210 collective years of service have left a legacy that will continue to shape patient care and the advancement of nursing practice across UHealth. We are proud to recognize the following colleagues:
Nurse Navigator 1, Site Disease Group Navigation Program
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
Registered Nurse 3, Perioperative Services
UHealth Tower
Clinical Research Nurse 3
Sylvester at Plantation
Registered Nurse 2, UPAC
Sylvester at Lennar
Registered Nurse 2, Perioperative Services
UHealth Tower
Registered Nurse 2
Sylvester at Deerfield Beach
Registered Nurse 2
Sylvester at Deerfield Beach
Registered Nurse 2
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Registered Nurse (Per Diem)
Sylvester at Deerfield Beach
Registered Nurse 2, 10 North
UHealth Tower
Certified Nursing Assistant 2, Comprehensive Treatment Unit Research
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
Scientific Writer 2, Center of Clinical Excellence
UHealth – University of Miami Health System
Registered Nurse 2, 11 North
UHealth Tower
Registered Nurse 2, 11 North
UHealth Tower