TC joined Encompass Health in December 2021 and brings with him more than 13 years of healthcare experience. Prior to his time at Encompass Health, TC served in several clinical and leadership roles in acute care hospitals. He has an associate's degree in nursing, bachelor's degree in nursing and a master's degree in business administration.

Lourdes Nunez, M.D. is a family practitioner and the medical director at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Miami, formerly HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Miami. She also maintains a family medicine practice for outpatients at her Kendall office on 120th Street. Dr. Nunez has been on staff at Encompass Health since 2000. Her presence in the facility has brought a competent and calming component to her patients, family members and staff.

Dr. Nunez received her medical degree at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. She completed her internship and residency in family practice at the Good Samaritan Regional Medical in Phoenix, Arizona.

Dr. Nunez’s approach is gentle, but thorough. She is a proponent of preventative measures for optimum health and open-minded to alternative healthcare practices.

Dr. Nunez is an independent private practice physician.

Dorian has been employed by Encompass Health since 2001. She was the director of case management of our rehabilitation hospital in San Juan, Puerto Rico and moved to Miami in 2013. She graduated from the University of Puerto Rico with both a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in social work and from the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico.

Yasmari joined Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Miami in 2016. She became the director of quality and risk management in February 2021. She first started with Encompass Health as a registered nurse working part time. She was promoted to a full-time nursing supervisor for the night shift in October 2018. After two years of working at Encompass Health, she obtained her CRRN certification and is continuing her education to obtain her master’s degree. She has a passion for patient safety and building a culture of trust with her team.

Lourdes brings more than 19 years of pharmacy experience to Encompass Health. From community and retail setting to acute care experience, Dr. Colón provides clinical support and operations management to the Encompass Health Miami Pharmacy Department.  Lourdes obtained a bachelor’s degree in pharmaceutical sciences from the University of Puerto Rico in May 2002. In addition, she obtained a doctor of pharmacy degree from the University of Florida in May 2009. Dr. Colón is an active pharmacist in the state of Florida and Puerto Rico. She is also a consultant pharmacist for the state of Florida and a student preceptor for Nova Southeastern University Pharmacy School. Lourdes joined the Encompass Health team on October 2008. She is an active member of the Encompass Health Pharmacy Leadership Board. At the Encompass Health Miami hospital, she leads the antibiotic stewardship program and the pain management program providing the latest initiatives and protocols for the safe administration of medications. Her dedication, respect, professionalism and passion for the pharmacy profession provide her with the enthusiasm to work for her patients day by day.

John has been working in healthcare engineering/facility management for over 34 years and has worked at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Miami for the last 8 years. John earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration and equivalent bachelor’s degree in emergency management from Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona. John is a certified healthcare engineer (CHE) and a certified healthcare emergency professional (CHEP). He is the current president of the Florida Healthcare Engineering Association District IV and the current co-chair of the Miami Dade County Healthcare Preparedness Coalition Training and Exercise committee. John is very involved with helping the community he serves in areas of engineering and emergency management.

Rafael Alvarez Luis is the chief nursing officer at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Miami. He has more than 10 years of acute care nursing experience and has worked in several nursing positions during his career at Encompass Health Miami. Rafael received his MSN and ARNP from the Universidad de Turabo in Puerto Rico and is a member of the National ARNP Association Board. He was appointed as the CNO of HealthSouth Miami in 2018 and has been optimal in assisting with organizational change, performance measurement, quality and process improvement, patient safety and group facilitation.