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PLAZA HEALTH NETWORK
JACKSON PLAZA REHABILITATION
& NURSING CENTER
Sergo Colin, BSN
Sergo Colin is the Director of Nursing for Jackson
Plaza Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing and Center. He
brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to his role
as a certified nurse in the state of Florida who possesses
basic life support, advanced cardiovascular life support,
and pediatric advanced life support certifications, as
well as medical-surgical, telemetry, and psychiatric nurs-
ing experience. In his current role, Sergo is responsible
for ensuring that all nursing staff members at Jackson
Plaza maintain high quality standards of patient care. As
well, he monitors and maintains data that improves unit
efficiencies. Sergo has a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing
(BSN) and is currently completing his Masters of
Science in Nursing (MSN).
Sabine Moise, RN
Sabine Moise is the Assistant Director of Nursing for
Jackson Plaza Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing
Center. Sabine has long been dedicated to fulfilling a
career in nursing having received her Licensed Practical
Nurse (LPN) certification from the Board of Cooperative
Educational Services (BOCES) of New York in 1997. She
began working as an LPN at Jackson Plaza in 2001. As
part of her educational and career advancement goals,
Sabine went on to complete her registered nurse (RN)
training in 2011 at Broward Community College while
still serving in her role at Jackson Plaza. In 2012, she
became a nurse manager; and, in 2016, she went on to
become the Assistant Director of Nursing at Jackson Plaza, a role in which she cur- a nurse within the Broward County Jail before joining
rently serves.
AVENTURA PLAZA REHABILITATION
& NURSING CENTER
Farah Claude, LPN
Farah Claude is the Director of Nursing for Aventura
Plaza Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center. She
began her career as a phlebotomist and medical assis-
tant. Her dedication and compassion for patient care
lead her to pursue a degree as a Licensed Practical Nurse
(LPN). In 2003, she joined the Plaza Health Network
where she worked as a wound care nurse. Her diligence
and detailed attention to patients resulted in the oppor-
tunity for her to take on various roles within the net-
work including charge nurse, unit manager, supervisor,
education coordinator, and Assistant Director of
Nursing. Farah is certified as a Licensed Health Care
Risk Manager and MDS coordinator. In her current role, she dedicates herself to pro- Martine Azalee Morency, RN
viding optimal care to her patients by being a patient advocate.
Daphnee Darbouze, BSN
Daphnee Darbouze is a charge nurse at Aventura Plaza
Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center. Daphnee
earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing in 2016 from
Brown Mackie College before beginning her career as a
patient case manager in 2014. In 2018, she joined the
Plaza Health Network organization where she works to
ensure the safety and wellbeing of the patients she cares
for. Daphnee became a nurse because she receives great
joy in serving the elderly community and providing
them comfort in their time of need.
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SINAI PLAZA REHABILITATION
& NURSING CENTER
Amanda Prophete, RN, MSN
Amanda Prophete is the Director of Nursing for Sinai
Plaza Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center. As the
eldest child in her family, Amanda was in a caretaker role
from early on. It’s what prompted her to earn her certifica-
tion in Practical Nursing from Sheridan Technical College,
followed by a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) degree, an
Associate of Science Degree in Nursing from Broward
College, a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing Education from
the University of Phoenix, and ultimately as Master’s
Degree in Nursing Education. Amanda started her nursing
career at South Pointe Plaza before moving on to becom-
ing an Assistant Director of Nursing at Vi in Aventura. She
soon returned to the Plaza Health Network family to serve in her current role where she
ensures that patients’ needs are satisfied, safety measures are in place, and provides staff
education. Amanda prides herself on staying abreast of innovative methodologies to
patient care that are evidence-based and patient-centered.
Carlos Aurrecoechea, RN
Carlos Aurrecoechea is the Assistant Director of Nursing
for Sinai Plaza Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center.
Carlos begin his career in healthcare in 1988 as a patient
representative at Palmetto General Hospital. His passion
for healthcare led him to complete his Licensed Practical
Nurse (LPN) certification in 2007 and then his Registered
Nurse (RN) degree in 2010. During this time, Carlos
gained experience in home health care, as a floor nurse, in
an emergency room setting, risk management, and even as
Sinai Plaza. In his current role, Carlos is valued as a nurse
advocate and has been influential in inspiring his own chil-
dren to seek out a career in the medical field. Carlos is currently working towards obtain-
ing his Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing from Aspen University.
ARCH PLAZA REHABILITATION
& NURSING CENTER
Nick Pana, RN
Nick Pana is the Director of Nursing for Arch Plaza
Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center. Nick has
been part of the Plaza Health Network for 10 years hav-
ing served in the roles of floor nurse and nurse supervi-
sor at both Arch Plaza and Aventura Plaza. He became
Director of Nursing at Arch Plaza in June of 2017. In his
role, he manages a staff of expert nurses, is part of an
interdisciplinary team that customizes care plans, and
oversees the care of all patients within the 98-bed facil-
ity. Nick takes great pride in creating a compassionate
environment at Arch Plaza where residents, families,
and co-workers are treated as family.
Martine Azalee Morency is a nursing supervisor at
Arch Plaza Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center.
Martine received her Associate of Arts Nursing degree in
2005 from Miami-Dade College followed by her
Registered Nurse (RN) degree in 2013. She continues to
remain focused on her professional development and,
this year, began working towards her Bachelor’s Degree
in Nursing. Martine is MDS (Minimum Data Set) certi-
fied and has prior experience in medical-surgical and
orthopedic nursing. In her role, Martine provides guid-
ance to Arch Plaza’s nursing department as well as man-
ages patient data and medical records. She enjoys work-
ing alongside other compassionate nurses who are ded-
icated to improving the health of their patients. Martine is multilingual and speaks
English, Creole, French, and some Spanish.
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