05/20/2026
™ Spotlight: Dr. Geisy Vilabrille, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, PMHNP
As part of this year’s Circle of Life campaign, we honor the full journey of care—every stage, every story, every hand that heals.
From Cuba to Costa Rica to the United States, Dr. Geisy Vilabrille rebuilt her path again and again, turning every challenge into care.
“Siempre trabajé y siempre estudié en la noche.”
Originally trained as a physician and surgeon, one of the most defining moments of her career was operating on her own mother—an experience that forever shaped her understanding of trust, responsibility, and compassionate care.
By 1999, she arrived in the United States and began rebuilding from the ground up—working in ICU, telemetry, case management, leadership, primary care, psychiatry, neurology, hospice, and palliative care while continuing to study at night.
“The system did not guide me—but that became my mission.”
She went on to earn her BSN, MSN, post-master’s training in Psychiatric Mental Health, and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), dedicating her career to ensuring others never feel lost in the system.
Today, she serves as DNP Program Coordinator at Ana G. Méndez University, mentoring the next generation of nurse practitioners and doctoral nursing students.
“Si alguien me hubiera guiado, yo hubiera llegado más rápido… por eso yo guío a otros.”
Her legacy is also generational. Her daughter is a Doctor of Nursing Practice, and her son is currently pursuing his nursing degree at Florida International University.
When asked what defines a Nurse Brava, she reflects:
“A Nurse Brava es alguien que no olvida de dónde viene. Lidera con conocimiento, pero más importante, con el corazón.”
And through every chapter of her journey, one truth remains:
“Soy realizada.”
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