Susilla Cory is an advanced practice registered nurse in cardiology with the Orlando Health Heart and Vascular Institute. Her office is in downtown Orlando. Her duties include performing physical assessments, ordering and interpreting lab tests, coordinating with surgeons, prescribing medications, and educating families. Susilla is an advocate for patients and has provided compassionate care in Central Florida for more than 15 years. Her philosophy is to treat patients as if they were family, making sure they understand treatment plans. Susilla earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale and a Master of Science in nursing in the family nurse practitioner program at Chamberlain University.