Valerie Watts, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Family Medicine, Primary Care
accepting new patients
Meritas Health
Locations
Meritas Health Platte City
2600 Running Horse Rd.
PO Box 980
Platte City
, MO 64079
About Me
Biography
Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family, baking, cooking and traveling.
Care Philosophy
I strive to create an atmosphere that supports a trusting, compassionate and strong provider-patient relationship, where each patient has a voice in the plan of care. Taking time to educate and ensuring that patients are informed of their diagnoses is vital for their decision-making and continued success in achieving their wellness goals.
Area of Interest
I have a special interest in preventive medicine, pediatrics and sports medicine.
Teaching and Professional Positions
- 2021-2023: Department of Defense Education Activity, Camp Humphreys, South Korea, School Nurse
- 2019-2021: Loyal Source Government Services, El Paso, TX, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 2015-2019: Leavenworth Lansing Family Health Clinic, Family Nurse Practitioner
- 2009-2010: U.S. Army, Registered Nurse
Professional Memberships
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- International Council of Nurses
- International Nurses Association
- Oncology Nursing Society
- Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Society
Honors, Awards etc.
- Sigma Theta Tau National Honor Society
Education
Graduate School:
Maryville University
(2014)
Board Certifications
Family Nurse Practitioner, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners