Curriculum Vitae
Diane Cox is a Physician Assistant in the Division of Neurosurgery at the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. She obtained her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at Southern Illinois University – Carbondale. She earned her bachelor’s in psychology from the University of Illinois at Springfield. Ms. Cox has experience as a first assist in surgery, inpatient rounding, performing preoperative history and physical exams, and inpatient care management. Prior to joining SIU, she worked at Rezin Orthopaedic Center and Sports Medicine in Morris, IL. She has many years of experience working in social service agencies like the Capitol Care Center, Springfield Association for Retarded Citizens and Goodwill Industries.
Education Southern Illinois University at Carbondale Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPA) August 2011 University of Illinois at Springfield Bachelor of Arts, Psychology December 1999
Certifications Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
Professional Experience
SIU School of Medicine Department of Neurosurgery Springfield, IL 62794 Physician Assistant 10/12- Present • First assist in surgery • Management of inpatient care Rezin Orthopeadic Center and Sports Medicine Morris, IL 60450 Physician Assistant 9/11-9/12 • Evaluate and treat patients in an Orthopeadic clinic providing care for fractures, trauma, Worker’s Compensation injuries, sports medicine, as well as general Orthopeadic surgery. • Perform history and physical exam, order and interpret relevant imaging, laboratories, develop treatment plans, provide patient education. • Perform aspirations and joint injections. • Apply casts and splints. • Perform preoperative history and physical exams for surgical patients, and postoperative evaluation. • Inpatient rounding. • First assist in surgery; including arthroscopic knee and shoulder surgery, open reduction and fixation of fractures, and total hip and knee arthroplasty.
Auburn Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 304 Maple Avenue Auburn, IL 62615 217- 438-6125 Certified Nurse’s Assistant/Rehab Aide 6/07-8/08 • Assist residents with personal care, grooming, and activities of daily living. • Assist nurses or other medical personnel in carrying out procedures as necessary. • Take vital signs. • Maintain all related documentation as required. Capitol Care Center 555 West Carpenter Springfield, IL 62702 217-525-1880 1/06-6/07 Certified Nurse’s Assistant • Assist residents with personal care, grooming, and activities of daily living. • Assist nurses or other medical personnel in carrying out procedures as necessary. • Take vital signs. • Maintain all related documentation as required.
Springfield Association for Retarded Citizens 232 Bruns Lane Springfield, IL 62702 217-793-2100 1/04-8/05 Residential QMRP • Supervised 4 residential homes in the community for individuals with developmental disabilities. • Developed behavior plans. Goodwill Industries 800 N.10th Street Springfield, IL 62702 217-789-0400 12/01-10/03 Program Manager/QMRP • Supervised the daily operation of a vocational day program and community employment for individuals with developmental disabilities. • Supervised all program staff. • Maintained agency records. • Conducted all staff training.
Pathway Services Unlimited 1200 S. Main Jacksonville, IL 62651 217-479-2300 9/99-8/01 QMRP • Provided case management services for individuals with developmental disabilities in a vocational setting. • Conducted annual service plan meetings. • Maintained all individual files. Illinois State Police Department of Human Services Montvale Plaza Springfield, IL 9/99-12/99 Student Intern • Assisted in preparing training materials to educate Peer Support Counselors about depression, anxiety, suicide prevention and stress.
Lincoln Land Community College 5250 Shepherd Road Springfield, IL 62794 8/98-12/98 Student Intern • Assisted students with special needs in acquiring services to assist them in college level courses. • Conducted assessment testing to determine student needs. |
Diane Cox, PA
General Surgery : HANOT : Hearing & Balance : Neurosurgery : ENT : Orthopaedics : Pediatrics : Plastic Surgery :
Urology : Vascular Surgery : The Breast Center : The Prostate Clinic : The Voice Clinic : The Trauma Center
