Pensacola, Fla. (July 17, 2023) – Lakeview Center welcomes Roxanna Conyers to its team as the new Director of Nursing. Roxanna will report to Dr. Guido Ludergnani, M.D., who serves as Chief of Medical Services for the organization.

Roxanna will play a key role in recruitment, development and retention to position nursing staff as leaders in the field. She will lead, solidify and implement best nursing practices and work on innovative ways to assist clients with physical and behavioral health needs. She will oversee the compliance of  state, federal and community rules and regulations and serve as an advocate for clients and nursing staff. Roxanne will develop any corrective action needs such as medication errors, medically complex care, COVID and other infectious disease adherence in partnership with the LifeView Group infection control nurse.  

Most recently, Roxanna served as an assistant director of nursing to assist leaders in developing, promoting and fostering quality nursing practices. She performed in a variety of capacities to include pharmacy, inventory management, rehabilitation practices and as a liaison to the clinical team, executive leaders and patients. In addition, Roxanna has experience supervising nursing unit operations for large staff levels.

Roxanna earned a Master of Science in Nursing Administration and Organizational Leadership from University of South Carolina. She is an Adult and Youth Mental Health First Aid responder as well as an Opioid Overdose Responder. She is a passionate public health advocate.

Learn more about behavioral health programs and services at elakeviewcenter.org.