Capt Lequita P. Cox is an Oncology Certified Nurse assigned to the 6th Air Mobility Command, 6th Medical Group, 6th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron, MacDill AFB, Florida. Currently serving as a clinical nurse in the Warrior Operational Medicine Clinic, she collaborates care worth $1.62 million dollars a year for 3,300 joint service members across 2 Air Force Medical Home teams. Capt Cox is an ambitious and motivated leader who is committed to the mission and the advancement of excellence in the medical community. As the clinic patient advocate, she promptly addresses patient and staff concerns guaranteeing safe and quality care contributing to a 90% MDG patient satisfaction rating.
Capt Cox served 7 years in the civilian sector as a travel registered nurse in the specialty areas of Oncology, Nephrology, and Medical-Surgical before direct commissioning into the Air Force in 2021. After graduating Officer Training School (OTS) at Maxwell AFB in July of 2021 and prior to assuming her current position, Capt Cox was assigned to MacDill AFB, serving as the sole clinical nurse in Women’s Health. In this role she oversaw the triage, health education, counseling, and the critical cervical dysplasia program for 10,000 eligible beneficiaries. Additionally, she was the only registered nurse hand selected by the Chief Nurse to attend the largest Air Mobility Command global exercise Mobility Guardian in support of the National Defense Strategy where she led 19 personnel.
EDUCATION
2011 Associate in Arts Degree, University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL
2014 Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL
2021 Oncology Certified Nurse, Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation, Torrance, CA
ASSIGNMENTS
1. Aug 21 - Sept 21 Officer Training School, Maxwell AFB, AL
2. Oct 21 - Jan 22 Clinical Nurse, Women’s Health, 6th Healthcare Operational Squadron, MacDill AFB, FL
3. Feb 22 - Present Clinical Nurse, Warrior Med, 6th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron, MacDill AFB, FL
MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS
Dr. Marilyn L. Lamborn Award for Clinical Excellence
Daisy Award
Humanitarian Service Medal
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
2023 - 6th MDG CGO of the 2nd Quarter
EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION
First Lieutenant September 30, 2021 C
aptain June 9, 2023
(CURRENT AS OF JANUARAY 2024)