Ms. Manniste leads nursing operations at Broward Health North, a 409-bed facility that includes a trauma center and comprehensive stroke services. As CNO, she collaborates with managers to enhance service lines and maintain high standards of patient care. Her initiatives have significantly expanded academic partnerships, increasing student practicum capacity from 10 to 75 and clinical capacity from 175 to over 300 within a year. Ms. Manniste has implemented standardized evidence-based practices and revitalized training programs for key nursing areas, enhancing the onboarding process for new hires and developing competency programs. She emphasizes nurse wellbeing and mental health, fostering a culture of collaboration through multidisciplinary councils and safety rounds. Under her leadership, Broward Health North has earned various recognitions, including an “A” hospital safety grade from The Leapfrog Group.
