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Meet The Team
Vital Advanced Medical Center collectively has decades of experience in both acute and chronic care management. Our experienced providers and staff are ready to share their knowledge and partner with you in healing the whole person – you. We are able to diagnose and treat a wide range of illnesses from simple urgent needs like urinary tract infections to more complex diagnoses such as diabetes, hypertension and more.
At Vital Advanced Medical Center, we are proactive about your health by offering the help that you need to improve your overall health such as Medical Weight Loss, male testosterone replacement therapy to improve men’s health, and Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy for women’s health. The goal is to help you attain a much healthier lifestyle and better quality of life.
Carolina Jones APRN, FNP-C
Carolina Jones is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with experience in healthcare for over 15 years. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of South Florida with her master’s in Nursing Practice. She attended Jacksonville University for her Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing also earning the highest honors. Carolina spent several years working on an Orthopedic unit and then transitioned to the Emergency Department. Searching for ways to connect more with her patients she decided to become a Nurse Practitioner. As an NP, Carolina has worked at multiple community health centers and also a free clinic for the underserved and/or indigent population. Her passion is for the Latino/Hispanic Community and Women. She has a calling for medical missions and jumps at any opportunity to help those in need which is evident in the work she has accomplished in Guatemala.
Carolina is also certified in Obesity Medicine through the Obesity Medicine Association. Having lost 100lbs herself, she prides herself in being able to relate to the challenges many face during their weight loss journey. As a busy mom of 3 young children, Carolina has developed a program that is easy, sustainable, and most importantly works!
Due to her dedication to women’s health, Carolina also became an official Certified SottoPelle® Provider and is qualified to address and treat the causes of so many issues in the peri and post-menopausal woman. Hormone balancing can help with symptoms such as depression, low energy, fatigue, low libido, and difficulties in being able to lose fat. It can also help with mental focus and clarity.
Carolina is of Colombian descent and is proudly bilingual, speaking both English and Spanish. Having worked in multiple clinics where insurance dictated patient care is what motivated her to pursue Direct Primary Care. She is excited to get to know you and your families and to develop a partnership where YOUR health comes first.
Dr. Kenneth Argote APRN, FNP-C
Family Nurse Practitioner
I grew tired of the “traditional” way of doing things in primary care and believe my patients deserve the best care. Care that is excellent, affordable and delivered when they need it…not 2 weeks later.
Dr. Kenneth Argote is a board certified doctorally prepared nurse practitioner with over 12 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Argote graduated in 2010 with honors from the University of South Florida with a Bachelors of Science in Nursing degree and worked in the Emergency Department as well as a cardiac unit.
After caring for hundreds of acutely sick patients at the hospital for 2 years, he saw that many of these visits could have been prevented if proper primary care were given so he returned back to USF in 2012 to pursue his Masters of Science in Nursing degree with a concentration in Family Primary Care. In 2014, he graduated with honors and began working at a community health center where he grew his skills as a primary care provider and gained a greater passion to care for people.
Still wanting to strengthen his clinical and leadership skills even more, he returned back to USF and in 2019 graduated with his doctoral degree. During those 7 years he provided preventative care, acute care and chronic care to patients of all ages. Frustrated with the way traditional primary care and health insurance worked against the patients, Dr. Argote began searching for a better medical model that would allow him to truly care for his patients without putting restraints on quality of care.
In 2021 Vital Advanced Medical Center was established and now through the direct primary care model he provides excellent, affordable care the way patients deserve.
Meet our Staff
Liut, RN
Registered Nurse
Liut is our RN who specializes in weight loss. She is the smiling face you will see at your weight loss appointments to encourage you and help you reach your weight loss goals! She has been a registered nurse for over 10 years with experience in community health, home health care, and case management. She is married with two adult children and loves to travel. Her hobbies include reading, studying, and learning!
“I love helping people get healthy and stay healthy.”
Jenny
Jenny is our receptionist and is training for her certification in phlebotomy. She is new to healthcare but has a passion for helping others and learning. She has been a nanny for over 20 years and really enjoys children. She is married with 3 kids, and will soon become a grandmother. Her hobbies include attending church and spending time with her family.
“I really like caring for people and learning how to get better at my job”
Isabel
Isabel is our medical technician/phlebotomist. She has worked as a Nurse for 11 years in Colombia with experience in the ICU and the Renal Unit. She is married and has two fur babies named Lucas and Mateo. Her hobbies include shopping and dancing. She is currently studying the English language and is always looking for opportunities to practice what she’s learned.
“I really enjoy helping my patients feel good about themselves, whether it’s celebrating their weight loss or empowering them by teaching them how to give themselves an injection”
Maria
Maria is our office manager and receptionist and has over 25 years of customer service experience. She is married with 3 children. Her hobbies include church, napping, and spending time with her family. She enjoys serving others and will be the first one to offer you a snack or cup of coffee when you arrive.
“I find joy in providing excellent customer service and treating people with respect and dignity no matter their background.”
“I love helping people get healthy and stay healthy.”
Don
Don is our operations manager. You will usually see his friendly face busy fixing computers and printers or installing new equipment. He has many years of experience in compounding pharmacies, information technology, and overseeing business development. He is married with 3 children. His hobbies include church, soccer, discovering new gadgets, and spending time with family.
“I am excited to be a part of Vital and to help patients have access to quality care with providers who truly care about their well-being.”