Amanda Cocilova, FNP-C
Auburn, Alabama 36830
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Work Experience
Recent Relocation Auburn, AL
My husband’s promotion brought my family to Alabama October 2019-Present
NewSouth NeuroSpine Flowood, MS
Surgery Division, Family Nurse Practitioner September 2014- October 2019 Collaborating physician:
Eugene Greg Wood, III, MD, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon
oObtain patient history and performed physical exam
oOrder medications, diagnostic tests, and non-surgical interventions when appropriate
oCollaborate with physician for optimal patient care in determining when surgical intervention is indicated
oServe as a first assistant in surgery
oManage post-op patient orders along with discharge instructions and medications
oReturn patient phone calls and resolve questions
Mississippi University for Women Columbus, MS
Student August 2013 - August 2014
University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, MS
Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit, Registered Nurse October 2010–August 2013
oDirect patient care in intensive care setting in an academic medical center
oPreceptor for students
Education
Mississippi University for Women Columbus, MS
Master of Science in Nursing August 2014
Family Nurse Practitioner
University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, MS
Bachelor of Science in Nursing May 2010
Registered Nurse
University of Mississippi Oxford, MS
Bachelor of Arts, Biology August 2008
Jones County Junior College Ellisville, MS
Transfer Student, Biology July 2006
Professional Licensure
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner August 22, 2014- August 19, 2024
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
oAANP Certification number: F0814450
Nurse Practitioner License Pending
Alabama Board of Nursing
oAwaiting new job and collaborating physician
Nurse Practitioner License August 22, 2014- December 31, 2020
Mississippi Board of Nursing
oLicense number: R886569
Registered Nurse License August 2010- December 31, 2020
Mississippi State Board of Nursing
oR6569
Alabama Board of Nursing
oLicense number: 1-179863
oEffective 12/13/2019
Drug Enforcement Administration July 7, 2017-August 31, 2020
Certifications
Registered Nurse First Assistant June 9, 2015
National Institute of First Assist
Research
Roberts, C., Humphries, L., Cocilova, A., Loftin, M., & Hollis, E. (2014). “Asthma Management-education Practices of Primary Care Providers in Central Mississippi.” Master’s Research Project.
Cocilova, A. (2012). “Preventing Surgical Site Infections through Post-Operative Care.” Nurse Residency Program.
Cocilova, A., Hester, A., Lott, A., & Smith, L. (2010). “Quality Improvement Meets Patient Safety.” Bachelor of Science Research Project.
Presentations
Mississippi University for Women Research Day July 2014
“Asthma Management-Education Practices of Primary Care Providers in Central Mississippi”
University of Mississippi Research Day January 2010
“Quality Improvement: Standardized Order Sets for New Admits in a Labor and Delivery Unit”
Service to the Community
Church of the Highlands: Give Hope Volunteer 2019
Pinelake Church Children’s Ministry 2019
Pinelake Church Shine Sunday 2019
Hartfield Fundraiser benefiting The Little Lighthouse 2018
Blood pressure screenings at multiple health fairs 2009 – 2012
“Taste of U” UMMC Annual Charity Event 2010
Honors and Scholarships
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship August 2006 - May 2008
Medical Field Scholarship August 2005 - May 2006
ACT Full-tuition Scholarship August 2004 - May 2006