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Hannah Davis Roberts, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, ENP-C

Nurse Practitioner

DispatchHealth

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Alumni Spotlight

Hannah Roberts earned an AA at BC, an AS at Keiser University, a bachelor’s in Registered Nursing at Florida Atlantic University, and an MSN, Family Nurse Practitioner, at South University. She is a Nurse Practitioner at DispatchHealth. DispatchHealth has board-certified medical teams that can treat common to complex injuries and illnesses in the comfort of your home. Hannah also works part-time as an Emergency Medicine Nurse Practitioner at Southwest Florida Emergency Physicians, P.A as well as a TeleMedicine Nurse Practitioner at Wheel. She is a highly dedicated nursing professional with 13 years of experience.

Arlen Ross, MPA, CCP-C, PMD, EMT-B

Clinical Business Operations Manager

Memorial Healthcare System

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Alumni Spotlight

Arlen Ross earned an Emergency Medical Technician Certificate at BC. He also has an AA from UCF, a bachelor’s in Criminal Justice from FSU, and an MPA from NSU. He is the Clinical Business Operations Manager and an Emergency Management Representative at Memorial Healthcare System. He started at MHS as a Paramedic and worked his way through being a Community Liaison and a Supervisor Physician Practice until he got to the positions he currently holds. Arlen is responsible for all operational aspects of the Total Heart Center, he leads over 40 employees, and handles business operations for a multidisciplinary clinic.

Analizser Grace Royer, CPhT, RPhT

Pharmacy Technician

Georgia Emergency Management Agency COVID-19 Vaccination Site

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Alumni Spotlight

Analizser Grace Royer earned an AA at BC and a BS in Health Informatics, Information Management at the University of Central Florida. She is a Pharmacy Technician at Georgia Emergency Agency COVID-19 Vaccination Site. She is also a Pharmacy Technician at GLC Group. Analizser has plenty of experience as a Pharmacy Technician and has an additional 10 years of experience derived from call center role. She has strong management and customer service experience as well as excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Debbie Savage

President and CEO

Responsive Home Health Care

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Alumni Spotlight

Debbie earned her A.A. degree at BC, and her B.S. in Nursing from Barry University. Her home heath agency provides professional, compassionate senior care in both residential homes and health facilities. She founded the company that has been in operation for over 26 years.

Andrew Schall

Medical Dosimetrist

Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

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Alumni Spotlight

Andrew earned his A.S. in Radiation Therapy at BC, his B.S. from Florida Gulf Coast University in Health Science, and his Master of Science from Southern Illinois University Carbondale in Medical Dosimetry. He is now a Medical Dosimetrist at the University of Miami Sylvester Cancer Center, where he designs, generates, and measures radiation dose distributions and dose calculations, and provides oversight to high level cancer treatment procedures.

Lana Simmonds, DNP, APRN, FNP-C

Cardiology Nurse Practitioner

Holy Cross Health Fl

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Alumni Spotlight

Lana Simmonds earned an A.S. at Broward College, a B.S. in Nursing at the University of Phoenix, a M.S. in Nursing and Doctor of Nursing at Chamberlain University. She is a Cardiology Nurse Practitioner at Holy Cross Health Fl. She is also an APRN at NERI FRANZON M.D., P.A. As an APRN, she is an expert in educating the healthcare community of all ages across the lifespan. Lana has also been recognized as an excellent teacher and leader who creates a climate of learning and excellence that encourages growth and quality.

Loki Skylizard, MD

Vascular Surgery Fellow

Midwest Aortic & Vascular Institute, P.C.

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Alumni Spotlight

Dr. Skylizard earned his A.A. at BC, he then earned his B.Sc. and his MD at the University of Michigan. He now specializes in team and program development, multi-disciplinary thoracic oncology care, and advanced minimally invasive thoracic surgery. He regularly performs robot-assisted surgery to treat lung cancer patients.

Janeen Smith, M.S., CCC-SLP

CEO & Founder

Speechland Therapy Services, LLC.

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Alumni Spotlight

Janeen Smith earned her A.A. in Speech-Laguage Pathology at BC, her bachelor's degree in Health Science at FIU, her master's degree in Speech Language Pathology at NSU, and her master's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis from Arizona State University. She is the CEO and Founder of Speechland Therapy Services, LLC, which provides therapeutic interventions to infants and toddlers who are suspected of having or at risk for developmental delays or disabilities.

Renay Smith, MBA, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, CRNI, AAS '08

Oncology Comprehensive Treatment Unit Nurse Practitioner

University of Miami

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Alumni Spotlight

Renay Smith earned her AAS in Nursing at Broward College. She then continued her education at Florida Atlantic University where she earned a B.S. in Nursing and an MBA. She also earned an M.S. in Nursing and a Doctor of Nursing Practice at Chamberlain University. She is an Oncology Comprehensive Treatment Unit Nurse Practitioner at the University of Miami. She is also a Nursing Instructor at FVI School of Nursing and Technology and a Registered Nurse IV – Outpatient Infusion at Memorial Healthcare System. Renay has 14 years of nursing experience in emergency room, urgent care, outpatient and administrative/ leadership.

Edilmary Urdaneta

Clinical Research Coordinator

Pediatric Skin Research, LLC

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Alumni Spotlight

Edilmary Urdaneta earned an A.A. at Broward College and a B.A. in Chemistry at Florida International University. She is a Clinical Research Coordinator at Pediatric Skin Research, LLC. As a Clinical Research Coordinator, she is responsible for assisting the primary study coordinator in the management of all facets of Phase I-IV pediatric clinical research protocols, participate in site selection visits, site initiation visits as well as monitor visits, and more. Edilmary has also conducted research at FIU with different departments. She plans to pursue an M.D. degree.