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Debra Hernandez, RN

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Debra Hernandez, MHA, RN, FACHE is a seasoned healthcare executive with extensive experience in clinical transformation, strategic leadership, and organizational development. Known for her ability to drive change, Debra excels in building a culture of accountability and fostering innovation. She has a proven track record of improving operational efficiency, enhancing quality of care, and optimizing workforce management across complex healthcare systems.

Debra holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a Master of Health Administration (MHA) from Pfeiffer University, and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) with a leadership focus at East Carolina University (expected 2025). She is also a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE).

Debra joins Healthcare Plus Solutions Group (HPSG) as an advisor, bringing her expertise in clinical transformation to serve client partners and drive outcomes across the healthcare industry.

Most recently, Debra served at ECU/Vidant Health, where she was the senior vice president overseeing emergency services across a nine-hospital system, including a Level 1 trauma center, and leading workforce optimization initiatives. Debra has held various senior leadership positions in healthcare organizations, including ECU Health Medical Center, Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas, and Duke University Health System, with a focus on clinical operations, nursing leadership, and patient care services.

Nicole has an intense desire to make a difference…and it shows. Throughout her work in events, sales & marketing, community work, and business development, Nicole’s career spanning 15 years has produced consistent results.

In 2014, Nicole joined Quint Studer as one of the first employees at Studer Community Institute. She was on the team that piloted the first early learning programs in Pensacola, FL. Nicole also spearheaded the small business training and development program, ultimately helping initiate EntreCon, a nationally known business and leadership conference. Most recently, she organized The Gratitude Symposium, impacting over 61,000 healthcare professionals with 45 expert speakers.

Today Nicole plays a vital role in working with partners and making an impact. She is a certified Management by Strengths trainer and manages all operations, assessments leads the data and research division, and helps organizations turn data into knowledge.

As a former Program and Events Manager for the Chamber of Commerce, she is instrumental in organizing and managing events that have an impact on individuals and organizations. Her extensive experience in sales and marketing with Cox Media has translated into success with organizations she assists. Whether managing partner engagement, managing book sales, designing and maintaining the website, the constant for Nicole is results.

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