Type Of Business:
Health System
Major Product/SVS:
Healthcare
Favorite Business Publication:
Hospital Management; Healthcare Executive; Health Leaders; Journal of Healthcare Management
Hobbies/Sports:
Reading, Exercising, Dining Out
Education Degrees:
Master of Science in Health Services Administration, Barry University (1998); Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Miami (1988); Associate of Science in Nursing (1971)
Affiliations Awards:
National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners
Place of Birth:
Havana, Cuba
Industry:
Hospital Administration
Children's Names:
Monica, Flor, Cristina
Date of Distinction:
2/2/2008
Work History:
Associate Director of Patient Care, Dr. Rafael A. Peñalver Clinic (2000-2004); Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner, Newborn Nursery (1978-2000)
What do you feel separates you from the rest of the professionals in your industry?:
Ms. De La Maza's listening skills and supportive nature separates her from her peers.
What has been the most outstanding thing you have done thus far in your career?:
Ms. De La Maza's greatest career achievement was reaching the point of being in a position to help the community.
If you could solve one problem in the world today, what would it be?:
Ms. De La Maza would like to create an awareness about hunger.
If you could have lunch with anyone, dead or alive, who would it be and why?:
Ms. De La Maza would like to have lunch with her husband.
Highlight of career?:
The highlight of her career was being part of the redesigning program at Dr. Rafael Peñalver Clinic, which minimized patient waiting time, expense and maximized productivity.
Number Of Years In Profession:
36
Number Of Years In Current Position:
4
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her innate clinical knowledge, acquired business knowledge and to the support she receives from her colleagues.
How Did They Get Involved In Profession:
She became involved in her profession because she always wanted to help others and make a difference.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. De La Maza has worked as a pediatric evening and weekend supervisor from 1977 to 1978 and as a quality assurance coordinator from 1976 to 1977. She also served as a registered nurse at medical intensive care unit, critical care unit and pediatric intensive care unit from 1972 to 1976.
Day to Day Responsibilities:
Managing the Clinic, Supervising Employees, Overseeing Supplies, Ensuring Adherence to Jackson Health Systems' Regulations, Following Mandates of Regulatory Agencies
Education Certifications:
Certified Developmental Pediatric Advanced Nurse Practitioner, University of Miami (1978)