After more than two years of advanced training and associated work experience, critical care nurse Lauren Escamilla has returned home as the new director of surgery services for HCA Florida South Shore Hospital.
“I’m pleased that Lauren has returned to South Shore Hospital as an accomplished leader, delivering excellent surgical outcomes,” said CEO Cathy Edmisten. “She’s returning at an exciting time for us as we develop a new neurosurgical program and meet our community’s growing healthcare needs.
“I want to get her involved with organizations in the community to demonstrate how HCA Healthcare develops its workforce to lead our organization into the future.”
Escamilla, a resident of Apollo Beach, headed off to Nashville in January 2023 to take part in HCA Healthcare’s Director Development Program. She was one of only 33 HCA Healthcare employees selected out of hundreds nationwide who applied for the program and one of only two selected from HCA’s West Florida Division…