Type Of Business:
Community-Owned Healthcare System
Expertise:
Emergency and Critical Care Nursing, Home Health, Nursing Management
Major Product/SVS:
Cardiac Services, Cancer Services, Breast Health, Obstetrics, Rehabilitation, Wound Care, Trauma Center, Kidney Transplant Center, Neurological Services, Children's Hospital of South West Florida, Lee County
Favorite Business Publication:
Nursing2007, Home Health Nurse, American Journal of Nursing
Hobbies/Sports:
Sailing, Swimming, Reading
Education Degrees:
Masters Degree in Nursing, Ohio State University; Assistant Professor in Nursing, Barry University (retired); Certification in CPR; Certified Emergency Nurse
Affiliations Awards:
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation; Cornwallis Association; Professional Achievement Award, Barry University; Certification of Appreciation for S.A.F.E, Center Cape Coral Police Department
Extended Bio Profile:
She attributes her success to her ability to meet challenges and her passion for her work. She became involved in her profession because she always wanted to be a nurse and began preparing for the career through her high school coursework. The highlight of her career was helping develop S.A.F.E., a rape and sexual assault education center within her hospital. Taught at Barry University for 15 years. After 47 years of experience, Ms. Nelson believes hands on nursing to be her life's work.