Dr. Shucoski is the chief nurse executive for BayCare Health System, overseeing nursing practice, programs and education across its 16 hospitals. In her role, she manages over 11,000 nurses and spearheads initiatives aimed at improving customer access and operational efficiency. As part of the executive leadership team, Dr. Shucoski is redesigning the nursing care delivery model to incorporate innovation and virtual nursing, enhancing direct patient access to medical professionals. Her leadership has significantly contributed to BayCare’s reputation for patient care excellence, resulting in multiple awards for patient outcomes. Dr. Shucoski has also driven operational efficiencies that led to a reduction in Covid-19 contract labor utilization by over 50% and a decrease in incentive premium pay by 32%, reinvesting the dollars back into nurse’s base salaries. She also advocates for continuing education and professional development within the nursing team.
