**** *******’s Chapel Road

Greensboro, NC *****

Phone 352-***-****

E-mail aduovz@r.postjobfree.com

Erica A. Cox, MS, ARNP-C

Objective

To gain employment in a career-oriented position where I can fully utilize my professional skills, education, and life experiences to their fullest extent possible within an organization that values quality practice and outcomes with a focus patient care and outcomes.

Education

06/2022 start Liberty University

DNP/ PMHNP certificate

01/2002-05/2003 FMU

Master of Business Administration

08/1998- 08/2001 University of South Florida

MSN- Family Nurse Practitioner Tract

08/1994- 05/1998 University of South Florida

BSN- Basic Nursing Tract

Professional experience

06/2022- Present. All Medical Locum Tenens Gateway Community Health Center ARNP

Assessed, diagnosed, treated, and evaluated adult and pediatric patients in an community health center (FQHC)/ internal medicine practice.

Coordinated diabetes education program.

Coordinated weight loss program.

Treated patients with a wide variety of diagnoses, such as diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, neuropathy, migraines, back pain, depression, anxiety, women’s health issues, DOT and sports/ school physicals, etc.

Participated in rural health medicine program

01/2021- 6/2022 Daydream Sunshine Initiative

Executive Director/ ARNP

Organized, managed, and led non-profit medical practice in day-to-day functions, staffing, administrative tasks, and overseeing patient care.

Wrote for multiple federal and state grants and awarded Ryan White grant to secure the ability to participate in 340B program.

ARNP functions in an internal medicine practice, specializing in infectious disease, STD care/ prevention, HIV/ AIDs, mental health, chronic disease management, wellness, and primary care for All age groups (2 y/o and over).

Grant participation and oversite

Started several work groups and task forces related to high-risk population

Organized mental health program and practiced as an ARNP managing patients.

Organized community health promotion fairs and events.

04/2019-01/2021 The Ringer Centers, Inc

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

Assess, diagnose, treat, and evaluate patients in a mental health/ counseling practice focusing on psychiatric/ mental health care

Manage patients in outpatient office setting in both face-to-face as well as telehealth formats.

Coordinate medication management program

Educate licensed colleagues and other staff members on psychiatric illnesses, medication management, and coordinate care between therapists/ counselors and medical provider to provide a well- rounded treatment plan.

Treat patients with a wide variety of diagnoses, such as depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, insomnia, substance use disorders

Integrated electronic medical record into practice

09/2016-03/2019 Horizon Internal Medicine

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

Assessed, diagnosed, treated, and evaluated patients in an internal medicine practice.

Managed patients in office setting as well as ALF and rehab centers in internal medicine, geriatric, and psychiatric specialties and primary care for All age groups (6m-100+ y/o).

Coordinated diabetes education program.

Coordinated weight loss program.

Treated patients with a wide variety of diagnoses, such as diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, neuropathy, migraines, back pain, depression, anxiety, women’s health issues, etc.

Clinical preceptor for ARNP students at various levels of their educational program.

10/2013- 9/2016 Carlos Lopez-Rubin, MD

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

Assess, diagnoses, treat and evaluate patients in specialty

Manage patients in ALF, rehab centers in internal medicine and psychiatric specialties in primary care setting (5 years and over)

Skilled nursing facility and assisted living facility rounds in the Villages, Lady Lake, Leesburg, and Ocala areas.

Hospital Rounds at LRMC and TVRH

Coordinate diabetes education program

Coordinate Comprehensive Care Management Program

Adjunct Faculty with USF ARNP students

03/2012- 10/2013 Internal Medical Practices

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

Performed histories and physicals on new and returning patients in an established and growing internal medicine practice.

Assessed, diagnosed and treated patients in specialty (internal medicine- encompassing whole person- primary care, psychiatry, cardiology, etc.) 3 years and over.

Hospital rounds for practice at LRMC, TVRH, Florida Hospital Waterman, Promise Hospital, Citrus Memorial Hospital

Skilled Nursing Facility rounds at various location, to include Lady Lake Specialty Care, North Campus, South Campus, Lake Harris Healthcare, Arbor Village, Avante of Leesburg

Managed patients in vaccination and injection clinics overseeing lab work, patient response

Performed various testing, such as, nerve conduction studies and bone density testing, and review results with patient and treat accordingly

05/2011- 02/2012 Cardiac and Vascular Consultants

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

Performed histories and physicals on new and returning patients in a cardiology specialty

Assessed, diagnosed, and treated patients in cardiology specialty

Hospital rounds for practice at Leesburg Regional Medical Center and The Villages Regional Hospital

Performed cardiac procedures, including, but not limited to regadenosine, adenosine, exercise nuclear and regular stress tests, EKG interpretation and treatment, etc.

Counseled patients on heart healthy habits- including exercise, tobacco cessation, and dietary practices

Managed heart failure patients to prevent rehospitalization

Liaison between staff and physicians with regards to clinical issues with practice

Oversaw staff and managed pacemaker clinic/ patients

Continued to educate staff on clinical issues

05/2011- 08/2011 Cardiac and Vascular Consultants

Interim Office Manager

Performed all functions with collaboration of physicians related to managing new start up practice, including advertising, hiring staff, human resource functions, budget, supply management

Educated staff on new roles and functions

Assisted with communication with patients, referring physicians and hospital staff regarding change in practice

Assisted with Electronic Medical Record implementation and training.

07/2008- 05/2011 Citrus Cardiology Consultants

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

Performed histories and physicals on new and returning patients in a cardiology specialty

Assessed, diagnosed, and treated patients in cardiology specialty

Hospital rounds for practice at Leesburg Regional Medical Center and The Villages Regional Hospital

Performed cardiac procedures, including, but not limited to regadenosine, adenosine, exercise nuclear and regular stress tests, EKG interpretation and treatment, etc.

Counseled patients on heart healthy habits- including exercise and dietary practices

Managed heart failure patients to prevent rehospitalization

09/2007- 07/2008 Largo Medical Hospital

Director of Education

Developed hospital-wide educational programs relating to staff orientation, training, and development

Developed and implements patient and family education in conjunction with other departments.

Served as HealthStream (E-Learning) administrator for hospital

Developed curriculum that promotes high quality patient care.

Served as liaison to Schools of Nursing and other professions.

Served on the Saint Petersburg College Advisory Council

Developed departmental goals utilizing available resources and 4.5 FTEs.

Chaired multidisciplinary education committee developing patient and staff education

Worked with faculty and students from various schools and agencies to help with all educational aspects of the students.

05/2005- 09/2007 BayCare HealthSystem

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Provided service to patients, families, nursing team and physicians as an expert clinician, consultant, educator, researcher, and change agent.

Performed face to face assessments and clinical collaboration with patient’s (pediatric and adult) in in-patient psychiatric unit.

Assessed, developed, implemented and lead activities to maintain and improve clinical practice and patient outcomes.

Assessed, developed, implemented and lead activities related to increasing compliance with CMS and JCAHO core measures and quality indicators, especially with patients who had AMI, CHF or pneumonia.

Worked as a CHF educator and program developer.

08/2001- 05/2005 University of South Florida

Instructor

Taught didactic and clinical courses to undergraduate and graduate nursing students: medical surgical, psychiatry, critical care, emergency medicine, pediatrics, and women’s health.

Worked as the team coordinator for MPM/ USF clinical collaborative managing up to 60 student’s clinical experiences, managing faculty and graduate teaching assistants for the team, and working as a liaison between hospital facility and USF.

Developed health assessment courses on the web for RN completion program.

Participated in curriculum committee, undergraduate committee, faculty council and dean’s advisory council.

Advised students on my team through their educational process through all aspects needed- including academics, family processes, etc.

01/2002-9/2004 Pasco Gastroenterology

Nurse Practitioner

Performed complete history and physicals on new and established patients.

Assessed, diagnosed, treated, and followed up with patients in Gastroenterology practice.

06/1998-08/2001 BayCare Health System

Registered Nurse

Worked as a registered nurse on W3 (Open Heart Step-down), 3E (telemetry), rehab and home health (adult and pediatrics)

Worked as charge nurse on telemetry unit (3E)

Participated in impact care and quality improvement projects as well as nursing quality council and nursing leadership council.

Worked as relief supervisor in rehabilitation unit managing all levels of nursing staff; participating in interviewing process.

Professional memberships

American Academy of Nurse Practitioner (Family Nurse Practitioner Certified)

American Nursing Association/ Florida Nursing Association

Sigma Theta Tau (nursing honor society)

Golden Key National Honor Society

Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society

Volunteer experience

President and CEO of nonprofit organization, Caring Partners Healthcare, Inc. A start up non-profit healthcare aimed at providing needed medical services to underserved and vulnerable populations.

First Baptist Church of Ocala/ Friendly Avenue Baptist Church- (July 2008- Present)

Youth ministry volunteer- work with youth and families in large group areas, and one on one counseling teens on personal issues involving school, family and decisions that affect them on a day-to-day basis.

Children’s ministry- work with children and their family in large groups, small groups and individually. Lead mid week children's program. Counseled children in everyday life issues dealing with school, home life, behavior issues, etc.

Small Group Co-leader- Lead adult small group. Counseled individuals in areas of life such as finances, relationships, child issues, interpersonal relationships, and communication.

President of Parent Teacher Association of Frances Marion Military Academy

Marion/ Sumter County School System- Volunteer- Worked with middle and high school students in classroom settings. Mentored middle school students.

National Youth Sports Camps- sports physical- provided free sports physicals to children so they can participate in sports activities.

Prevent Blindness- Certified Amblyopia Screener- Provided free eye screening to preschoolers.

Board Member- The Society for the Betterment of the College Athlete

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