Florida Veteran Health Heroes

Dr. Derrick C. Glymph’s record of exemplary service and com- passionate care extends from the battlefield to the class- room. He was promoted to the rank of Colonel in the United States Army Reserves in 2017 and serves as Chief Anesthetist of the 7456th Medical Backfill Battalion. He has served in the military for 27 years. His mili- tary achievements include holding numerous leadership positions and serving a combat tour during Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. In addition to his military duties, Dr. Glymph serves as a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Nurse Anesthetist Practice at Florida International University (FIU), Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing and Health Sciences. He also holds a staff appointment with Miami Beach Anesthesiology Associates. He began his nursing career over 20 years ago as a Li- censed Practical Nurse and continued to advance his practice to achieve licensure as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. He earned both his Associate and Bachelor of Science degrees from Norfolk State Uni- versity. He completed his graduate studies at Virginia Commonwealth University, earning both a Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia and Doctor of Nurse Anes- thesia Practice. Dr. Glymph has been actively involved in clinical practice, teaching and simulation activities over the course of his tenure at FIU. In 2015, Dr. Glymph was appointed as a member of the Florida Board of Nursing by Governor Rick Scott. He serves as a member of the board’s Credentials “A” Committee, which reviews applications for licensure and makes recommendations on approval or denial to the full board. Derrick C. Glymph, DNAP, CRNA, AN, USAR Florida Veteran Health Heroes 6