Mr. Gonzalez is responsible for providing leadership to plan, direct, execute and evaluate strategic and operational priorities to ensure quality nursing practice, continuous improvement, consistent standards and policies in accordance with Jackson South’s mission. By working with the medical staff, he ensures best practices in patient care delivery. He began his career at Jackson South as director of the surgical center before being promoted to CNO. He has led the system to achieve multiple accreditations, reduced hospital-acquired infections and pressure injuries. He has improved the door-to-needle time from 45 to 28 minutes. He also reduced prevalence of all hospital-acquired pressure injuries from 8 percent to 3 percent.
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Becker's Recognition
Andres Gonzalezhas been named a Becker's honoree on the lists below.
2023 Winner

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After years of navigating their hospitals and health systems through the COVID-19 pandemic, chief nursing officers are now addressing staffing shortages, managing nursing budgets and creating professional pathways for the next generation of nurses.
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