Leadership
Leadership Team
Every nurse is a leader at Memorial Healthcare System and a vital part of every aspect of the work we do. The contributions of our nurses enable us to deliver exceptional care every day.
The Memorial nurse leadership team has an open-door policy. When you work here, you’ll see leaders at all levels rounding on the units. Leaders are accessible and present. They encourage and implement feedback from nurses. We promote a collaborative and supportive working environment, one where nurses can thrive and grow.
Shelly Delfin
Chief Nursing Officer
Memorial Regional Hospital South
Shelly began her Memorial Nursing journey in 1992 at Memorial Hospital West. With over 25 years of nursing leadership experience at MHS, Shelly currently serves at the Chief Nursing Officer at Memorial Regional Hospital South and the Memorial Rehabilitation Institute. Prior to her current role, Shelly was the CNO at Memorial Hospital Pembroke and served in nursing leadership roles at Memorial Hospital West.
Shelly received her Doctorate in Nursing Practice- Healthcare Systems Leadership at Chamberlain University in 2022. She also holds an MSN-Nursing; Advanced Practice from Florida International University. Shelly holds a yellow belt in LEAN processes and is Just Culture certified. Shelly has received recognition as an outstanding Nurse Leader by the South Florida Organization of Nurse Leaders. Shelly is a member of Florida Association of Nurses, Florida Organization of Nurse Leaders, and the American Organization of Nursing Leadership. Shelly is passionate about growth and development of nurse leaders across the Memorial enterprise.
Alberto Garcia
Chief Nursing Officer
Memorial Hospital Miramar
Alberto has over 20 years of nursing leadership experience working for complex healthcare systems. His background includes Critical Care, Emergency, and Transplantation Medicine. He recently joined Memorial Healthcare System in late 2019 as the CNO of Memorial Hospital Miramar. He received his BSN from Florida International University and a Master’s degree from the University of California in San Francisco. His extensive experience in both academic and community medical centers provide the foundation to enhance patient care and evidence based practice. Alberto is a member of the American Organization of Nurse Executives and is passionate about new nurses and the nurse residency program.
Denise V. Reynolds
Chief Nursing Officer
Memorial Hospital West
Denise began her nursing career in the United States Navy Nurse Corps, stationed at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. During her first tour of duty, she was deployed to the Middle East in support of “Operation Desert Shield/Storm” as an officer aboard the USNS Comfort, where she trained in Burn ICU and Casualty Receiving (ER). After leaving military service, Denise continued to practice in varied critical care settings, including PACU, ICU/CCU and Emergency Care. Her tenure of 20 years with Memorial Healthcare System began in 1998. Denise has since served in various roles within three of Memorial facilities being promoted through several levels of clinical leadership. She has been CNO at Memorial Hospital West since 2016. Denise earned her BSN from the University of Vermont, and also has a master’s in Nursing Administration from Barry University.
Jineal Shinn
Chief Nursing Officer
Joe Dimaggio Children's Hospital
Jineal’s career at Memorial spans over 20 years, beginning with a roles as Nurse Clinician at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. She advanced into a leadership role as the Nurse Manager for the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Unit and the Pediatric Rehabilitation Unit, and was subsequently promoted to Director of Nursing at the hospital. In 2016, she was appointed the Chief Nursing Officer of Memorial Regional Hospital South and Memorial Rehabilitation Institute. And in May 2019, Jineal was appointed to her current position of Chief Nursing Officer of Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. Jineal has dedicated her life to nursing, a profession that provides daily inspiration to make a difference in the lives of the people she has the privilege to serve. She is known for her strong critical thinking skills and ability to create a collaborative work environment. Jineal holds a BSN from Barry University and MSN from Florida Atlantic University.