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Profiles IN LEADERSHIP

BROWARD HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER BROWARD HEALTH IMPERIAL POINT

Heather Havericak, MSN, CPON, FACHE Jonathan Watkins
CEO
Interim CEO

Heather Havericak, MSN, CPON, FACHE, has always Jonathan Watkins is the chief executive officer at
worked on the frontlines of healthcare. She started her Broward Health Imperial Point in Fort Lauderdale. He
career as a pediatric hematology/oncology nurse, where provides overall leadership for the 204-bed acute care hos-
she was inspired daily by the resilience of her patients. pital, which offers medical-surgical inpatient care, behav-
Now, 14 years later, she is the interim chief executive offi- ioral health services and a wide variety of outpatient serv-
cer at Broward Health Medical Center. ices. A highlight of his role as CEO is establishing new
“Healthcare is what I love. It allows me to pair my back- services at the hospital while ensuring high-quality
ground in nursing with leadership,” said Havericak. “As patient care and services.
healthcare leaders, we are able to have an impact on the Watkins’ commitment to the healthcare industry was
community we serve and enhance related outcomes.” inspired by mentors he developed in high school, relation-
As interim CEO, Havericak oversees the overall admin- ships he’s maintained throughout his career. Today, he is
istration and management of the 716-bed acute care hos- grateful to work in a profession dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the
pital, trauma center and related operations. Throughout community.
her career, she has held a variety of staff and management roles, ranging from nurse man- Watkins views his role as an opportunity to connect with the frontline caregivers and
ager to COO. Her favorite part of being a leader is “being part of a group of committed work toward the common goal of meeting the needs of the community in new ways. He
professionals who are enhancing care delivery every day for our patients and their fami- makes it his personal mission to learn how to best support the staff in fulfilling their
lies at all levels.” daily work.
She was inspired to pursue a career in healthcare while in college when her mother The biggest challenge he faces is leading the hospital through the numerous changes
became ill and she had to spend a lot of time in the hospital. that the healthcare industry is undergoing. It calls for constant innovative thinking by
“During that difficult time, I really saw the dedication, compassion and skill that the the entire organization, starting at the top. In light of this, he encourages all young lead-
nurses provided to my mother,” recalled Havericak. “It was these moments spent with ers entering the healthcare industry to remain flexible and adaptive.
my mom and her care providers that drove me to the nursing profession.” “Those individuals who are able to quickly learn and pivot in their actions and deci-
Havericak received her Bachelor of Science in nursing from Florida International sion-making will be the most successful,” Watkins said.
University and her Master of Science in nursing administration from Indiana State Watkins holds a master’s degree in public administration, as well as a bachelor’s degree
University. in healthcare administration and planning from Tennessee State University in Memphis,
Tennessee.

Onel Rodriguez Netonua Reyes
Chief Financial Officer Chief Nursing Officer

As chief financial officer at Broward Health Medical
Center, Onel Rodriguez provides strategic leadership and With more than 20 years of healthcare leadership expe-
oversight of the fiscal operations at the 716-bed acute care rience, Netonua Reyes credits her grandmother, who was
and trauma hospital. a nurse, for sparking her interest in the field.
One of the trends Rodriguez cites in healthcare is always As Chief Nursing Officer/Chief Operating Officer of
trying to find “innovative ways to deliver the highest qual- Broward Health Imperial Point, Reyes’ performance and
ity of care at the most effective price point. That is really ambition has landed her in high-level management roles,
challenging, but exciting.” where she enjoys working with teams to enhance patient
His advice to emerging leaders in healthcare is the outcomes.
importance of finding a mentor. “I was really lucky “I’ve always had a strong commitment to service and the
because I had very good mentors who taught me everything I know,” recalled Rodriguez. overall well-being of the community,” she said. “Working
“Their mentorship helped me to develop skills that I could never repay back.” in healthcare awards me the opportunity to do what I love
Rodriguez has more than a decade of experience overseeing financial operations for every day.”
complex healthcare systems, including most recently as CFO at Broward Health Coral Reyes advises all young leaders entering the healthcare space to always be learning,
Springs. He has always been passionate about finance and knew early in his career that asking questions, and staying current. “Make sure you always seek input from people at
he wanted to work in healthcare. the point of service,” she said.
“I always wanted to give back and serve in the community somehow and that’s how I Reyes earned her master’s and bachelor’s degrees in nursing from Nova Southeastern
ended up in healthcare,” said Rodriguez. “I love the collaboration between doctors, nurs- University. She is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives and the
es and clinicians, and creating new programs that will ultimately reduce cost and benefit Emergency Nurses Association.
the community.”
Rodriguez received his Master of Science in accounting from Kaplan University, and a
bachelor’s degree in business administration from St. Thomas University.

BROWARD HEALTH CORAL SPRINGS

Cheryl Wild
Chief Nursing Officer

With more than 31 years of experience in nursing and 16 years of experience in leadership, Cheryl Wild is thriving in her role as chief nursing officer
at Broward Health Coral Springs.
Wild provides oversight for all nursing practices at the 250-bed hospital located in western Broward County.
Her extensive experience in nursing management and hands-on care is the pillar for leading nurses to exceptional clinical care. She is currently
enhancing quality outcomes by standardizing clinical care and utilizing evidence-based practices. In addition, she is focused on providing opportunities
for nursing educational programs and certifications in specialty areas.
“My favorite part of my role is relationship-bridging and building highly successful teams,” said Wild. “In leadership, our greatest strengths are those
of our team. There is no way I could be the expert in all of the different nursing disciplines, so appointing bright leaders and providing them the tools
they need to lead their teams is the key to success.”
Wild’s love for nursing started at a young age. “My mother was a nurse, and I grew up in hospitals wanting to be just like her,” she said. This led Wild to be a candy striper in her
early teens, and later in high school she was a nursing assistant.
As she reflects on her career, Wild has numerous tips she’d provide young leaders, including listening twice as much as you talk, trusting but verifying, being kind and compas-
sionate, but ultimately, she said, it comes down to one thing – “always doing the right thing.”
Wild holds a Master of Science in nursing, leadership and health systems management from Drexel University, a Master of Business Administration from Trinity University and a
Bachelor of Science in nursing from Trenton State College.

18 August 2019 southfloridahospitalnews.com South Florida Hospital News