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Valerie Watts, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

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

View hours
Monday
9:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
9:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
9:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
9:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
9:00am - 5:00pm
Meritas Health Platte City

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