Phyllis Rhymes-Johnson, DHS, APRN, MSN, BSN, is a graduate of Miami Jackson High School (1973); Miami Dade College (AA 1974, ASN 1978), University of Miami (BSN 1983), Barry University (MSN 1989, ARNP certification 1993) and Nova University (Doctor of Heath Science 2008). Dr. Rhymes-Johnson has served multiple roles at Jackson Memorial Hospital, (1978 – 2010) including but not limited to clinical bedside nurse; Associate Head Nurse; In-patient Cardiac Rehab Coordinator; Educator; Case Manager; Pacemaker Nurse; Research Coordinator, Cardiac Rhythm Management and Cardiac Device Specialist Associate, certified by the Heart Rhythm Society. Dr. Rhymes-Johnson is the Parliamentarian for the Miami Chapter Black Nurses Association (BNA) and assists with the coordination of Community Education events which targets healthcare issues of underserved populations and serves on the American Heart Association (AHA) Health Equity Committee as the Miami Chapter BNA representative, assisting with AHA outreach projects. In addition, she is a partner with the Florida State Medical Association, Covid-19 Task Force; Florida Clinicians for Climate Action (FCCA) Steering Committee Member, FCCA General Committee Member, and FCCA Education Sub-Committee Member.