ABOUT US
WHO IS NURSES ON THE MOVE LLC
We are a non-profit organization consisting of Nurses and volunteers designated to provide support and care to communities in need. We provide mentoring to nurses and nursing students while caring for the physical and emotional health to at risk elders and their families in rural areas in the US and abroad. We collaborate with other national and international organizations to support the health of all people across the life span. Meet our team below!
Maria (Tere) Villot (RN, BSN)
President
Jacqueline Crespo Perry (RN, MSN)
Vice President
Marina Ruiz (RN)
Treasurer
Dr Jennifer M. Figueroa-Delgado (DNP, ANP-BC, MS, RN)
Secretary
Armando Riera (MSN, APRN-BC)
Member at Large
PRESIDENT
TERE VILLOT RN, BSN
Maria (Tere) Villot serves as the President of the Nurses on the Move Inc. Organization. She is a highly accomplished nurse and community leader who dedicates her life to serving others.
Tere was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, and grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After graduating from Kensington High School with honors in 1977, Tere pursued her nursing education at the Community College of Philadelphia, where she obtained an associate degree in nursing in 1979. She then went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Catholic University in Ponce, Puerto Rico, graduating with honors in 1982.
Tere's nursing career spanned over three decades, as she worked in various nursing positions, one of which was at the Philadelphia Medical Center. She began as a staff nurse and worked her way up to become a Med/Surg unit Nurse Manager. She was also the Women Veterans Program Manager and Nurses Manager for the Outpatient Clinic.
Outside of her nursing career, Tere is an active volunteer in her community. She is passionate about mission work and traveled extensively to serve locations such as Puerto Rico, Guatemala and Mexico. She also served as the President of the Philadelphia Chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN), the Delaware Chapter of NAHN, and NAHN National in 2016. Additionally, she was the Coordinator of Women's Ministry Services at Faith Baptist Church and the President/Treasurer of the Chaddwyck Maintenance Corporation.
Tere is widely respected for her leadership and professionalism, and recognized for the impact she has made and continues to make in her Hispanic community.
Vice President
JACKIE CRESPO-PERRY RN, MSN
Jacqueline Crespo Perry, MSN, RN, currently serving as the Vice President of Nurses on the Move Inc.
Jacqueline's expertise and leadership have made a significant impact on the healthcare industry. Jacqueline's exceptional leadership skills, extensive experience, and relentless drive for results continue to shape the organization's success. Her ability to develop innovative clinical systems and her commitment to fostering collaboration have significantly contributed to the delivery of effective patient care. Jacqueline's passion for nursing, combined with their dedication to improving health outcomes, makes her a valuable asset to the nursing community.
Jacqueline (Jackie) began her journey as a Staff Nurse in the Emergency Room at Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital, Texas providing high-quality care to patients with diverse medical needs, including pediatric, orthopedic, OB/GYN, trauma, and resuscitation cases, and further advanced her career to Assistant Nurse Manager.
In recognition of Jackie’s contributions, she has received 15 awards and nominations. She has been commended for outstanding service and leadership by the Students Association of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses and received the President's Award from the National Association of Hispanic Nurses for her contribution to nursing and student nurses.
Her involvement in community organizations and professional associations include, as many as 16, organizations such as the National Association of Hispanic Nurses, the International Association of Forensic Nurses, and the American Nurses Association. In fact, she currently serves as president of NAHN Houston chapter. These contributions reflect Jackie’s commitment to advancing healthcare and supporting fellow nurses.
Secretary
DR. JENNIFER FIGUEROA-DELGADO
Dr. Jennifer Figueroa-Delgado is a Housecalls Adult Nurse Practitioner in upstate New York and a professional mentor to nursing students. Born in New York, she spent her formative years in Humacao, Puerto Rico.
She attended the University of Puerto Rico for her Bachelors in Nursing Sciences before moving to New York in 1997. She obtained her Masters in Advanced Nursing-Adult Nurse Practitioner from the College of Mt Saint Vincent in 2009. She went on to obtain a Doctorate in Nursing Practice in 2018. She has served several terms as a NAHN National Board of Director and Vice President of the NAHN NY Chapter, where she developed & chaired the NY Mentorship Program. She has served as the NAHN Historian since 2012.
Treasurer
Marina Ruiz, RN
Marina Ruiz, RN, NOTM Treasurer, is a dedicated registered nurse born in San Juan, Puerto Rico. She pursued her nursing education at the PR Medical Center School of Nursing and successfully completed her training in 1971.
She graduated from PR Medical Center School of Nursing in 1971, followed by beginning her career at the prestigious Puerto Rico Medical Center in Rio Piedras, specializing in Labor and Delivery. However, her adventurous spirit led her to move to Frankfurt, Germany, from 1971 to 1975. where Marina worked at the 97th General Hospital specializing in inpatient surgery and ENT care.
In 1975, Marina returned to Mayaguez, Puerto Rico where she explored geriatrics and pediatrics in outpatient settings, and home care with San Lucas and a Juvenile Correctional facility.
In 1983, Marina made a significant move to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She joined Kensington Hospital, where she contributed her expertise to the General Surgery and substance abuse units. Her commitment to providing quality healthcare services led her to the VA Medical Center in 1986, where she would dedicate nearly three decades of her career.
Marina's passion for nursing extended beyond her professional endeavors. She became an esteemed member of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN) Houston Chapter, actively engaging with fellow healthcare professionals to advance the field.
With a rich and diverse background in nursing, Marina Ruiz, RN, has left an indelible mark on the healthcare industry. Her unwavering commitment, broad expertise, and contributions to various healthcare settings have positively impacted the lives of countless patients and colleagues throughout her remarkable career.
Member At Large
Armando Riera, MSN, APRN-BC
Armando Riera was born in Santiago de Cuba where he was granted entrance into medical school and came to the United States in 1980 on the Mariel boatlift. Armando has 37 years of medical experience with a Master Degree in Nursing and works at Jackson Memorial Hospital as a Board Certified Primary Care Advanced Nurse Practitioner, APRN. He also works as a charge nurse for surgical services at Mercy Hospital on weekends.
Throughout his career, he has received awards and recognition for his excellent work. In 2015 Jackson Memorial Hospital honored him as Nurse of the Year in ambulatory services. In 2016 Mercy Hospital granted him a Certificate of Excellence for his nursing contribution in periOperative services. In 2017 the National Association of Hispanic Nurses presented him with the prestigious Sarah Gómez Erlach Humanitarian Award. In 2019 Armando was awarded the Advanced Practice Provider of the Year Award by Jackson Health System. In 2022 he was awarded the “NAHN Nurse of the Year”.
Mr. Riera is a member and volunteer of several professional and medical organizations including Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, American College of Physicians, American Association of Men in Nursing, the Florida Nurse Association, the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, Nurse Practitioner Counsel of Miami-Dade, Florida Nurse Practitioner Network, National Association of periOperative Registered Nurses, National Coalition of Ethnic Minority Nurse Association, Miami Regional University Nursing Program Advisory Council, Miami-Dade County Elder and Vulnerable Adult Work Group, Alzheimer’s Association Consortium Advisory Group. He has served with NAHN (National Association of Hispanic Nurses) locally and at a national level, currently serving as President of the NAHN Miami Chapter.
He has also traveled globally on several surgical missions to help people in need in Romania, Peru and Ecuador among others.
Armando has presented at national and international nursing conferences on various topics. He is an esteemed colleague at Jackson Memorial Hospital where he provides exemplary patient care and who faced insurmountable challenges to help patients and communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Armando has served in various leadership roles gaining respect and admiration from his peers for all his contributions in asserting, innovation, creativity, and advocacy for the Hispanic community in South Florida and nationally by engaging civic leaders through leadership and advocacy and is ever-present in educational and political action committee meetings working hard for inclusion and closing the gap in healthcare disparities. As a matter of fact, Armando was instrumental in being an advocate in raising awareness of the accomplishments of Hispanic nurses and paving the way for the vital work that must continue to carry out. He was key in the creation of the Hispanic Nurse Day in the city of Hialeah.
His all-inclusive can-do attitude with a strong disposition for social justice and the care of humanity has earned him great respect. His public service defines Mr. Riera’s exemplary demeanor as a nursing leader and as an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner.
Marketing Coordinator
Nina Velasquez, known as “Nurse Nina” on her social media platforms, is a Philadelphia native, Hispanic Registered Nurse, Content Creator, Writer, and Entertainer. Nina creates and manages website content and assists in management of social media content for NOTM.
After over 20 years of volunteering for and supporting her underrepresented Hispanic community, she established herself as a recognized figure in both the nursing profession and the world of social media. After 10 years of nursing she slowly transitioned away from bedside nursing to building her content creator business (Nina RN LLC) and trademarked her brand, "It's Nurse Nina®️."
Nurse Nina uses her passion for acting, modeling, art, and her engaging presence on social media to provide a safe space for nurses to find direction, comic relief and encouragement amidst the struggles of their profession. Operating mostly off of Instagram (@its_nurse_nina), Nurse Nina also shares insightful guidance and inspiration from her professional experiences as a diversified registered nurse through her blog (Visit Blog (itsnursenina.com), other platforms, and in collaboration with National Association of Hispanic Nurses Philly and Houston chapter events and projects.
As a wife and mother of three daughters and after having overcome a system of racism and discrimination herself, Nurse Nina embodies resilience, creativity, and persistent dedication to her community.
What This Means To Us...
This is the story behind why we’re passionate about our medical missions.
"This lady was in the house by herself locked in waiting for her daughter to show up at home so we could come in and assess her. We found her on the floor. She couldn’t get up. But with the help of the students we assessed her. We tried to talk to her but she was scared to death. She wouldn’t talk to you or say anything, but cry. I continued to talk to her and tell her we were there to help her. I started making jokes I told her that I was at her house so she could tell me the gossip that was going on around town. She finally started laughing so hard and she grabbed me by the neck and never wanted to let me go. This was one of my best days ever in the mist of Covid." - Jaqueline Crespo Perry