Page 38 - SFHN518pagesfinal.qxp_SFHN 0608 Friday 5.0

Salute to Nursing... Salute to Nursing... Salute to Nursing... Salute to Nursing... Salute to
PLAZA HEALTH NETWORK
PLAZA HEALTH NETWORK
Claudia Innocent, FN, MSN
Claudia Innocent is the Director of Clinical
Excellence for Plaza Health Network. In her role, she is
responsible for driving the development, implementa-
tion and evaluation of clinical operations and strategic
initiatives designed to enhance the quality of patient
care. Innocent played a pivotal role in all seven of Plaza
Health Network’s centers receiving recent national
recognitions, accreditations and awards for quality and
performance excellence (QAPI). Innocent is the current
president of the Miami chapter of the Florida
Association Directors of Nursing Administration
(FADONA) and a member of the Florida Association of
Nurse Practitioners (FLANP). She received her Master
of Science in Nursing in 2004, her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2003 from the
University of Phoenix, and an adult-gerontology nurse practitioner program from Marie Jean Pierre, RN
Purdue University in 2017.
JACKSON PLAZA REHABILITATION
& NURSING CENTER
Yvette Hobson, LPN
Yvette Hobson is a Licensed Professional Nurse at
Jackson Plaza Rehabilitation and Nursing Center located
in Miami, FL. Yvette received her LPN certification from
Lindsey Hopkins Technical School in 1994. She also
received her certification as a Minimum Data Set (MDS)
coordinator in 2000, which allows her to assess the func-
tional capabilities of patients and formulate individual care
plans. She joined the MDS team at Jackson Plaza in 2015.
Yvette is also a licensed Healthcare Risk Manager for the
State of Florida, as well as a member of NOBLE (National
Organization of Black Law Executives), MDCS-NCNW
(National Council of Negro Women), and the Miami-Dade
NAACP Chapter.
Inelbis Gonzalez, RN
Inelbis Gonzalez is a Registered Nurse at Jackson Plaza
Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Inelbis received her
Associate of Science in Nursing degree in 2010 and her
Bachelor’s Degree in 2012 from the University of Sacred
Heart in Puerto Rico. Eager to help others and implement
her skills right away, she began working at Jackson Plaza
in May of 2013 as a floor nurse. Her compassionate and
efficient care to patients was recognized when she was pro-
moted to nurse supervisor in 2017. Inelbis is proud to pro-
vide patients with the highest quality care as she feels she
is a caregiver at heart. That’s why she chose to devote her
career to nursing and share her passion with the patients
of Jackson Plaza.
AVENTURA PLAZA REHABILITATION
& NURSING CENTER
Claudine Mateo Marcelin, LPN
Claudine Mateo Marcelin is the Director of Nursing at
Aventura Plaza Rehabilitation and Nursing Center locat-
ed in North Miami Beach, FL. She began her nursing
career in New Jersey as a Licensed Practical Nurse. After
moving to Florida with her family in 2001, she earned a
bachelor’s degree in nursing from Azure College School
of Nursing, and, is currently working toward her mas-
ter’s degree as a family nurse practitioner at the
University of Phoenix. Claudine has worked as an
ANAAC-certified MDS Coordinator, an Assistant
Director of Nursing, and has served as a facility risk
manager before joining the team at Aventura Plaza. She
takes pride in her work and is involved in her commu-
nity as a member of the Haitian American Nurse Association.
38 May 2018
SINAI PLAZA REHABILITATION
& NURSING CENTER
Chantal Williams, LPN
Chantal William is a Licensed Practical Nurse at Sinai
Plaza Rehabilitation and Nursing Center located in
Miami, FL. She has been a nurse since 1990 and received
her LPN license from Lindsey Hopkins Technical
College. A graduate of Miami Dade College, Chantal is
currently awaiting to take her board exam for her regis-
tered nurse (RN) license. A compassionate and dedicated
nurse, she truly enjoys making her patients’ smile.
During her time off, Chantal enjoys spending time with
her son and encouraging his love of sports.
Marie Jean Pierre is a Registered Nurse at Sinai Plaza
Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. She has been a nurse
since 2011. She first obtained her licensed practice nurse
license (LPN) from Lindsey Hopkins Technical College
and then went on to obtain her RN license from Azure
College. She enjoys working with her patients to provide
them the best possible care. A mother of two, Marie
enjoys spending her time off with her children.
ARCH PLAZA REHABILITATION
& NURSING CENTER
Jessica Bocanegra, RN
Jessica Bocanegra is a Registered Nurse at Arch Plaza
Rehabilitation and Nursing Center located in North
Miami, FL. She received her Bachelor of Science degree
in nursing in 2012 from Barry University. Prior to
beginning her nursing career, Jessica conducted home
health visits with patients throughout the Miami area.
Jessica joined Arch Plaza in 2013 as their wound care
nurse director before transitioning to clinical nurse nav-
igator.
Jessica says she enjoys the diversity of the patient she
encounters in her career and values knowing that she
can help them as well as their family members.
Nick Pana, LPN
Nick Pana is the Director of Nursing for Arch Plaza
Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. While working as a
civil engineer in the Philippines, Nick realized that his
passion was helping others. He decided to shift his
career focus to nursing and began his studies in 2006.
Upon completing his LPN exam and RN degree, he
began working for Plaza Health Network. Over the
course of 11 years, Nick has risen in the ranks from
nurse supervisor to nurse manager and is now the
Director of Nursing for Arch Plaza. Knowing he made
the right career move, Nick says he now has the ability
to transfer his passion for nursing to his staff to ulti-
mately offer their patients the
highest quality care.
southfloridahospitalnews.com South Florida Hospital News