Shannon Odell
Nicklaus Children's Hospital
Miami, FL USA
"We have to afford ourselves some grace on the journey, rely on the team, and continue to grow."
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Associate's Degree
Nursing
Northland Community and Technical College
Bachelor's Degree
Nursing
Bemidji State University
Graduate Degree
Nursing
Liberty University
Life & Career Milestones
My path in life has been direct
1.
I earned my licensed practical nursing certification at a community college in Minnesota and later became a registered nurse.
2.
I started my career as a nurse in a medical-surgical pediatrics unit.
3.
While working as a registered nurse, I returned to school to complete my bachelor’s degree and later earned a master’s in nursing.
4.
Transitioning to hospital work, I learned the true value of teamwork, with mentors who shared their expertise and guided my growth.
5.
As I took on committee roles, I felt the fulfillment of leading and supporting my peers, inspiring me to pursue leadership in nursing.
6.
My current role as chief nursing officer allows me to guide a team of talented clinicians while shaping strategy to align with our mission.
