Patricia Curtis
About Patricia Curtis
Patricia Curtis is a Staff Registered Nurse at Bradford Health Services in Madison, Alabama, where she has worked since 2014. She specializes in the transition of care for Medicaid patients and has a strong educational background in nursing and biotechnology.
Work at Bradford Health Services
Patricia Curtis has been employed as a Staff Registered Nurse at Bradford Health Services since 2014. In her role, she focuses on the transition of care for Medicaid patients, which includes medication reconciliation and connecting patients with community resources. She also serves as an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) nurse, where she educates patients about chronic diseases and prevention, ensuring they understand and follow physician discharge orders from the hospital.
Education and Expertise
Patricia Curtis has a solid educational background in healthcare. She earned an Associate of Science degree in Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology from Wallace State Community College - Hanceville from 1996 to 1998. She then pursued further studies at Calhoun Community College, where she completed an Associate of Science in Biotechnology from 2007 to 2009. Patricia obtained her Bachelor's degree in Registered Nursing from The University of Alabama in Huntsville, completing her studies from 2011 to 2014.
Background
Before her current position, Patricia Curtis worked as a Biotechnology Technician at the University of Alabama in Huntsville for five months in 2009. Her diverse experience in healthcare and biotechnology has contributed to her expertise in nursing and patient care, particularly in working with Medicaid patients.
Patient Advocacy and Education
In her nursing practice, Patricia Curtis acts as a patient advocate, helping patients navigate their care through Medicaid. She emphasizes the importance of patient education, particularly regarding chronic diseases and prevention strategies. By reinforcing discharge orders from physicians, she ensures that patients have the necessary knowledge to manage their health effectively.