Family Nurse Practitioner Bria Hicks Joining FirstHealth Family Medicine – Pinnacle

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – FirstHealth of the Carolinas is pleased to welcome certified family nurse practitioner Bria Hicks to FirstHealth Family Medicine – Pinnacle located in Fayetteville.
 
Hicks, who is joining John M. Ray, Jr., M.D., said she is thrilled to join the FirstHealth team and looks forward to caring for patients in Cumberland County.
 
“I was drawn to FirstHealth and the Pinnacle family medicine clinic because of their reputation for providing high-quality, patient-centered care in a community-focused environment,” Hicks said. “With my background in primary care and experience serving the Fayetteville area, I saw this opportunity as a natural continuation of my commitment to accessible and compassionate health care.”
 
Hicks earned her Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University in Minnesota in 2022 and completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Chamberlain College of Nursing.
 
Hicks has a passion for building strong relationships with her patients and has many years of working as a family nurse practitioner and nurse. She has cared for patients in emergency rooms, post-surgical care units and has also worked in psychiatry with adults and pediatric patients.
 
“My approach to patient care is holistic and relationship-driven. I strive to build trust through open communication, patient education and empathy. Whether managing chronic conditions or addressing acute concerns, I focus on meeting patients where they are and partnering with them to improve their health outcomes,” she said.
 
Hicks said she has always had a deep desire to care for others.
 
“My ‘Aha!’ moment came during my early clinical experiences in the emergency room and psychiatric settings where I witnessed the powerful impact a compassionate provider can have,” she said. “Those experiences solidified my purpose and drove me to advance my career as a family nurse practitioner,” Hicks said.
 
Beyond work, Hicks said she enjoys spending time with her family, watching movies, listening to podcasts and music. She also prioritizes activities that support mental health and well-being to help her “show up as the best provider possible for my patients.”
 
Hicks will begin seeing patients at Family Medicine – Pinnacle (3625 Cape Center Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28304) on April 28.
 
To schedule an appointment with Hicks, call (910) 483-6114.