Mitzy
Flores,
RN, AHN-BC, CHSOS, COI
Executive Director Experiential Learning and Simulation
University of South Florida
Mitzy D. Flores is Executive Direction of Simulation and Experiential Learning at the University of South Florida. Her leadership extends to both the undergraduate and graduate nursing programs, and expands to its three sister campuses. Her clinical background includes nurse supervisor of acute care settings and other out-patient community clinic settings both nationally and globally. Mitzy practices and is certified as an Advanced Holistic Nurse (AHN-BC), and is an alumni of Theorist Dr. Jean Watson, School of Caring Sciences. As such she is certified and practices as a Caritas Coach. Her research intrest are those of healthcare simulation, particularly those areas of interprofessional intersections.
Presenting at the Nexus Summit:
This seminar explores the creation, development, and institutional integration of IPEP (Interprofessional Education and Practice) Champions within the University of South Florida (USF) Health system and their expanding role across health disciplines. The presentation will outline the foundational steps taken to conceptualize interprofessional education within the USF Health system and highlight how that vision gave rise to a sustainable, faculty-driven champion model that now spans multiple colleges, schools, and programs. Attendees will gain insight into the intentional development of USF’s…
This Lightning Talk offers a behind-the-scenes exploration of USF Health’s nutrition-focused Interprofessional Education (IPE) Day, an experiential learning event that engages students in collaborative problem-solving around a patient case grounded in social determinants of health (SDOH). The session outlines key components of event planning, curriculum design, and facilitation strategies, showcasing how IPE Day integrates community-informed care into professional education. Participants will leave with practical tools to begin designing their own IPE experiences tailored to patient…