JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — UF Health Jacksonville welcomes Kerin A. Da Cruz, MSN, RN, NE-BC, FACHE, as its new senior vice president and chief nursing officer, bringing over 30 years of extensive medical experience. Ta.
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Ms. Da Cruz's most recent positions were as Executive Vice President, Chief Nursing Officer, and Acting Chief Operating Officer at Lawrence + Memorial Healthcare in New London, CT.
Mr. Da Cruz expressed his excitement to join Jacksonville University Health and said, “I am thrilled to be joining Jacksonville University Health. I'm excited to be a part of the Northeast Florida community and be part of the team. ”
With this appointment, she will lead a team of more than 2,600 nurses, support staff and administrators at Jacksonville University Health Jacksonville's two hospitals in Downtown and North Jacksonville.
Da Cruz's extensive leadership experience includes various roles at L+M's Westerly Hospital, including Vice President of Operations, Chief Administrative Officer, Associate Chief Nursing Officer, and other managed care departments. I served. She has also served in numerous nursing and administrative roles throughout Rhode Island.
Patrick L. Green, FACHE, CEO of Jacksonville University Health, expressed confidence in Da Cruz's ability to contribute to the organization's mission. “Kerin brings a wealth of valuable experience to Jacksonville University, and her passion for patients and the people who serve them will be a great asset to this organization and our community.”
Da Cruz's impressive career has been recognized by honors such as the Luminary Award from the University of Rhode Island for contributions to professional nursing practice and the Honorary Role Award from the University of Rhode Island for outstanding achievement in nursing and leadership. .
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