Margaret Patterson

Board-certified FNP with 5+ years urgent care and 20+ years nursing experience in acute, primary, and home health settings. Clinical expertise in obesity medicine and hormone optimization, including GLP-1 receptor agonists (semaglutide, tirzepatide) and HRT/BHRT management. Knowledgeable in multi-state telehealth compliance for SC & TX; proficient with virtual assessments, e-prescribing, and remote patient monitoring.

Strong patient education skills with focus on lifestyle modification, chronic disease management, and treatment adherence. Excellent communication and leadership skills; experienced collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.

Family Nurse Practitioner, Urgent Care at Novant Health, Urgent Care (formerly Doctors Care) (2021-01 – Present)

• Provide comprehensive urgent care: physical assessments, diagnosis and treatment of acute illness/injury, ordering/interpreting diagnostics, patient education
• Manage office emergencies and procedures per collaborative practice agreement
• Address social determinants of health and connect patients with community resources for medications and follow-up care
• Counsel patients on health promotion, disease prevention, and medication management

Family Nurse Practitioner, Wound Care at Elite Patient Care (2020-01 – 2021-12)

Family Nurse Practitioner at Palmetto Express Clinic (2019-01 – 2020-12)

• Performed EKGs, Pap smears, phlebotomy, urine collection; point-of-care testing for Flu, COVID-19, Mono, H. Pylori, HCG, PT/INR, Strep

Registered Nurse – Home Health at InCare Home Health and Hospice (2011-01 – 2016-12)

• Performed holistic assessments integrating comorbidities, cultural, psychosocial, and socioeconomic factors into patient-centered care plans
• Educated caregivers on wound care, IV medication administration, and recognition of clinical deterioration
• Coordinated care between patients, families, and providers to align goals of care

Registered Nurse – Emergency Department at Waccamaw Community Hospital (2007-01 – 2011-12)

Staff RN, Charge RN, Triage RN, and Case Management RN in high-acuity ED

• Facilitated implementation of mental health patient protocols and telepsychiatry visits
• Collaborated with management to improve patient care workflows for behavioral health

Registered Nurse – Emergency Department at Sea Coast Medical Center (2003-01 – 2007-12)

• Provided direct nursing care to emergent and non-emergent patients; rapid triage and critical interventions
• Patient and family education on treatment plans and prevention of acute/chronic illness

Master of Science in Nursing in Family Nurse Practitioner – Purdue University Global (2019-01)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing in Nursing – Kaplan University (2016-01)

Associates Degree in Nursing in Nursing – Horry Georgetown Technical College (2003-01)