As Chief Nursing Officer, Elizabeth L. Vieito-Smith, D.N.P., RN, is fully committed to leading the UHealth nursing team’s delivery of high-touch, innovative, quality care. She also serves as Associate Dean of Academic Health Centers Integration for the University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies. Under Dr. Smith’s leadership, UHealth continues to foster an environment founded upon evidence-based practice that encourages personal and professional development, while delivering exceptional patient care.

Our nursing leaders are responsible for providing the guidance and tools to help identify and create improvement initiatives. These opportunities empower our nursing staff to uphold the highest standards of care and reach their fullest potential.

Our Nursing Leaders

Jeannette Garcia-Slanker, D.N.P., APRN, FNP, PMHNP, CPON
Associate Chief Nursing Officer, Ambulatory Clinics, Infusion Centers and Pediatric Services
UHealth – University of Miami Health System

Douglas Houghton, D.N.P., APRN, ACNPC, FNP, FAANP
Associate Chief Nursing Officer, Advanced Practice Providers
UHealth – University of Miami Health System

Kathy Zanelli, B.S.N., RN, AMB-BC, LSSGB
Assistant Vice President, Nursing
UHealth Ambulatory Services for Lennar, Doral and SoLé Mia
University of Miami Medical Group