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Roles and Affiliations: Johis Ortega holds dual roles as Associate Dean for Hemispheric and Global Initiatives and Vice Dean for Academic Affairs at the University of Miami's School of Nursing and Health Studies. He is a tenured Professor of Clinical Nursing with expertise in emergency care, healthcare education, and global health initiatives.
Research Focus: Dr. Ortega's work spans clinical nursing practices, including point-of-care ultrasound applications in emergency settings, chronic disease management (particularly cannabis use for symptom relief during pandemics), and caregiver education for home-based care. His research also addresses disparities in healthcare access for marginalized populations and strategies to improve nursing workforce productivity.
Key Contributions: He co-leads initiatives like the S.H.A.R.E. Simulation Hospital, advancing clinical training through immersive environments. His recent studies include recruiting diverse heart failure patients in clinical trials and analyzing nursing presenteeism's impact on productivity. Collaborates internationally, exemplified by a pandemic-era nursing education program with the Dominican Republic.
Labs/Teams: Active in the University of Miami's Simulation Hospital Advancing Research & Education (S.H.A.R.E.®), where he develops simulation-based training modules for healthcare professionals. Leads cross-disciplinary teams addressing global health challenges and nursing workforce optimization.
