Cindy Brown

MSN, ARNP, FNP-BC, NP-C
Family Nurse Practitioner

Cindy Brown was born and raised in the Washington, D.C. area. After completing her undergraduate degree and attaining advanced certification in critical care, Cindy practiced trauma nursing in Washington, D.C. for 3 years, before receiving her MSN in 1995.

Cindy has practiced both family and emergency medicine. She has traveled the world as an international flight nurse and has served as an American Red Cross volunteer during national disasters.

Cindy is board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and the American Nurse’s Credentialing Center.

Education

• BSN George Mason University, Fairfax, VA – 1991
• Surgical Intensive Care Fellowship, Washington Hospital – 1991
• MSN Marymount University, Arlington, VA – 1995

Honors and Awards

• Alpha Chi Academic Honor Society – 1991
• U.S. Army Spirit of Nursing Award – 1991
• Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society – 1991
• Who’s Who in Nursing – 1993 – current
• Delta Epsilon Sigma Honor Society – 1995
• Commendation by American Red Cross and American Nurses Association for Heroic Efforts – 1996
• Who’s Who in Medicine – 2000 – current

Certifications

• American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
• ARNP, Florida
• Registered Nurse
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• Critical Care Registered Nurse
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Instructor Trainer – American Heart Association

Professional Affiliations

• American Academy of Nurses Practitioners
• American Association of Critical Care Nurses
• Collier County Council of Nurse Practitioners