Dr. Sarik Selected to Join as a Member of the Institute of Pediatric Nursing

July 14, 2021 – Congratulations to Dr. Danielle Sarik on been selected to join the Institute of Pediatric Nursing  (IPN) as a Member. The IPN Committee selects nursing experts who have demonstrated success in the child health policy, advocacy, and community health arena. In her new role, Dr. Sarik will be supporting the IPN's mission and vision as well as advocating on behalf of our pediatric nurses and patients.

Dr. Sarik Selected as Fellow for the George Washington University Center for Health Policy and Media Engagement

June 17, 2021 – Congratulations to Dr. Danielle Sarik, Research Nurse Scientist at Nicklaus Children's Hospital for being selected as the 2021/2022 Fellow for the George Washington University Center for Health Policy and Media Engagement. Dr. Sarik's application stood out among a pool of applicants with a record of accomplishment in education, practice, leadership, or policy and a demonstrated interest in health policy.

Nurse inducted into the MDC Alumni Hall of Fame

June 08, 2021 – Nicklaus Children’s Hospital would like to extend a heartfelt congratulations to Nurse Manager Sheila Coakley who will be inducted into the Miami Dade College Alumni Hall of Fame. Sheila is an inspiring leader who has managed the Dialysis Unit at Nicklaus Children’s through the pandemic. Under her leadership, the team demonstrated an unwavering dedication to children while ensuring safety

Nurses Awarded at the 11th Annual FNA South Region Symposium and Awards Ceremony

June 07, 2021 – Congratulations to the Nicklaus Children's Hospital nurses recognized for nursing excellence at the 11^th Annual South Region Florida Nurses Association Award Ceremony and Symposium.

Oncology Nurse Participates in Multisite Pediatric Cancer Study

April 19, 2021 – Discharge education practices vary among institutions and lack a standardized approach for newly diagnosed pediatric oncology patients and their parents. Michelle Burke, MSN, APRN, CPON, BMTCN, represented Nicklaus Children's Hospital in this American Nurses Credentialing Center–supported pediatric multisite trial to determine the feasibility and effectiveness of 2 nurse-led Parent Education Discharge Support Strategies (PEDSS) for families with a child who is newly diagnosed with cancer.

Nicklaus Children's Cardiac Nurses Participate in Multicenter Study

April 08, 2021 – The Nicklaus Children's Hospital cardiac nursing team was honored to participate in this multicenter study with 26 other pediatric and cardiac intensive care units. The results of this study demonstrated that delirium is under-recognized in pediatric cardiac patients, and many Centers do not routinely screen for delirium. However, pediatric delirium has been associated with increased length of mechanical  ventilation, hospital costs, and even mortality, and it is therefore important to recognize delirium in order to improve patient outcomes.

Nicklaus Children's Nurses Attend FNA Advocacy Days Program

March 23, 2021 – Tania Martinez, RN, MSN, FNP-BC, CPN and Carolina de Almagro, RN and participated in a priceless opportunity to meet fellow nurses and nurse leaders to learn and discuss about legislative policies in the nursing profession. Their participation was made possible through the Nurse's Charitable Trust.

Nurses Awarded at the 8th Annual FNA South Region Symposium and Awards Ceremony

May 02, 2018 – Congratulations to the Nicklaus Children's Hospital nurses recognized for nursing excellence at the 8th Annual South Region Florida Nurses Association Award Ceremony and Symposium on April 14, 2018.

Jane Bragg announced HPNA President of Southeastern Florida Chapter

March 06, 2018 – Congratulations to Jane Bragg, MSN, ARNP, MBA, PMHNP-BC, CPON, NEA-BC on becoming President of Southeastern Florida Chapter of the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA).

Nicklaus Children's Hospital Nurses Receive WOCNCB Certifications

March 06, 2018 – Congratulations to Stephanie Whitley, MSN, RN, CPN, NE-BC, CWOCN and Xoana Zampieri, BSN, RN, WCC, CPN, CWON on becoming Certified Wound, Ostomy, and Contienence Nurse (CWOCN®).

Xoana Zampieri receives APSNA Foster Wound, Ostomy and Continence Grant

May 15, 2017 – Congratulations to Xoana Zampieri, BSN, RN, WCC, CPN for being the recipient for the Foster Grant. The purpose of the Foster Wound, Ostomy and Continence (WOCN) Grant is to assist members of the American Pediatric Surgical Nurses Association (APSNA) to further their professional education and expertise in the area of wound and ostomy care.

Jackie Gonzalez, CNO, Honored as "Health Care Hero"

May 09, 2017 – Jackie Gonzalez, DN, MSN, ARNP, Senior Vice President/Chief Nursing Officer at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital was recognized by the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce as a 2017 Health Care Hero in the nursing category. Dr. Gonzalez was honored for her leadership and commitment to patient safety, which gave rise to the hospital’s Humpty Dumpty Falls Prevention Program, now in use in more than 1,300 hospitals around the globe.

Nurse Administrator Award presented to Jill Tahmooressi

September 28, 2015 – Jill Tahmooressi, MBA, BSN,RN-BC,NCSN has been a beacon of professionalism for young leaders. In September of 2015 she was awarded the Nurse Administrator Award.

Barry University Distinguished Alumni Award 2015

August 10, 2015 – Congratulations to Elena Ortega MSN, ARNP, CCRN for receiving the Barry University Distinguished Alumni Award at the 2015 Nursing commencement pinning ceremony.

Nurses Awarded at the 5th Annual FNA South Region Symposium and Awards Ceremony

April 20, 2015 – Congratulations to Jill Tahmooressi MBA, BSN, RN-BC, NCSN, Nursing Director Ambulatory Services, for her recognition as the Florida Nurses Association 2015 Nurse Administrator. Jill has also been elected and sworn in as the 2015-2017 Florida Nurses Association Secretary.

Intensive Care Units Awarded the Health Care Heroes® Award

July 30, 2014 – Congratulations to the Nicklaus Children's Hospital, formerly Miami Children's Hospital, Intensive Care Teams (CICU, NICU, and PICU) that received the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce Health Care Heroes® Award.

Nicklaus Children's Urgent Care Center Team places 3rd in Poster Award: Evidence Based Best Practice

April 30, 2014 – Nicklaus Children's Urgent Care Center Team in their 3rd Place Poster Award: Evidence Based Best Practice, “Committed to the Beat. Reducing Sudden Cardiac Death in Young Athletes” at the April 26th in Davie Florida South Region, Florida Nurses Association Symposium and Award Ceremony.

Nurses Awarded at the 4th Annual FNA South Region Symposium and Awards Ceremony

April 30, 2014 – Congratulations to the Nicklaus Children's Hospital nurses recognized for nursing excellence at the 4th Annual Florida Nurses Association South Region Symposium & Awards Ceremony on April 26, 2014

‘Bing’ Wood Receives Regional Nursing Leadership Award

September 15, 2011 – Maria Lina "Bing" Wood, MSN, ARNP, Administrative Director of Critical Care at Miami Children's Hospital, is the recipient of the 2011 Leadership Award presented by the South Florida Organization of Nurse Executives.

Pat Dean Named 2008 ‘Hospital Hero of the Year’ by Florida Hospital Association

October 28, 2008 – Pat Dean, ARNP, MSN, Clinical Coordinator of the Comprehensive Epilepsy Program at Miami Children’s Hospital, has been honored by the Florida Hospital Association as the 2008 “Hospital Hero of the Year.”

Shannon Odell of Nicklaus Children's Health System Recognized by Women We Admire as Top 50 Women Chief Nursing Officer

August 08, 2025 –

Women We Admire has recognized Shannon Odell, system vice president and chief nursing officer of Nicklaus Children's Health System, for her second consecutive year on the Top 50 Women Chief Nursing Officers list, highlighting her significant role in patient care.

Nicklaus Children's Hospital Achieves Fifth Consecutive Magnet® Recognition

March 29, 2024 – Nicklaus Children’s Hospital this month attained Magnet recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program^® for the fifth consecutive term.

Nicklaus Children's Hospital Achieves Fourth Consecutive Magnet® Recognition for Excellence in Nursing

January 10, 2019 – Nicklaus Children’s Hospital has attained Magnet recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program® for the fourth consecutive term. As of January 2019, Nicklaus Children’s is one of only six children’s hospitals in the nation that have received a fourth Magnet designation.

Humpty Dumpty Falls Prevention Receives Top Magnet Prize®

October 08, 2015 – Nicklaus Children's Hospital is recognized for the Humpty Dumpty Falls Prevention Program. The American Nurses Credentialing Center announces Nicklaus Children's Hospital as the winner of the ANCC 2015 Magnet Prize® sponsored by Cerner.

Miami Children’s Falls Prevention Program Receives Top Magnet® Honor

October 24, 2014 –

Miami Children's Falls Prevention Program Receives Top Magnet® Honor in recognition of the hospital's Humpty Dumpty Falls Prevention Program™

Miami Children's Hospital Receives Highest Nursing Credential with Prestigious Magnet Recognition... Again

December 20, 2013 –

This is the third time Miami Children's Hospital is recognized for excellence in nursing and it is the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice.