Cheryl Taylor
About Cheryl Taylor
Cheryl Taylor is a Physician Assistant specializing in Trauma and Surgical Critical Care, currently working at UF Health Jacksonville and Mission Health. She has extensive training in Functional Medicine and Nutrition, and holds certifications in Advanced Trauma Life Support and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support.
Work at UF Health Jacksonville
Cheryl Taylor has been employed at UF Health Jacksonville since 2006, serving as a Physician Assistant in the Trauma/Surgical Critical Care department. With 18 years of experience in this role, she specializes in trauma and critical care medicine. Prior to her current position, she worked at UF Health Jacksonville as a Physician Assistant in Neurosurgery from 2003 to 2005. Her extensive tenure at this institution highlights her commitment to providing quality care in a high-pressure environment.
Current Role at Mission Health
In addition to her role at UF Health Jacksonville, Cheryl Taylor has been a Physician Assistant at Mission Health since 2016. Located in Asheville, North Carolina, she continues to focus on trauma and acute care surgery, further expanding her expertise in critical care medicine. This dual role allows her to apply her skills in diverse healthcare settings, enhancing her professional experience.
Education and Expertise
Cheryl Taylor holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master's degree in Physician Assistant/Medical Science from Nova Southeastern University, where she studied from 2001 to 2003. She also completed training in Integrative Health Coaching at Duke Integrative Medicine in 2014. Additionally, she has extensive training in Functional Medicine and Nutrition and has completed the Resilience Advantage Program at the Institute of HeartMath, becoming a Certified HeartMath Trainer in 2014. Her educational background supports her expertise in trauma and critical care.
Professional Background
Before transitioning into healthcare, Cheryl Taylor worked in the technology sector. She served as a Systems Analyst at JM Family Enterprises from 1989 to 1996 and as a Project Manager at CSX Technology from 1998 to 2000. She also held a position as a Visiting Professor at Nova Southeastern University from 2013 to 2014. This diverse professional background contributes to her analytical skills and approach to patient care.
Certifications and Specializations
Cheryl Taylor is certified in Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), which are essential certifications for professionals in trauma and critical care settings. Her training in Functional Medicine and Nutrition further enhances her ability to provide comprehensive care to her patients. These certifications and specializations reflect her commitment to maintaining high standards in her practice.