Amy King
About Amy King
Amy King serves as the Area Medical Lead at NextCare, bringing extensive experience in nursing and healthcare management. She holds multiple nursing degrees and certifications, and has worked in various healthcare settings, including urgent care and hospital environments.
Work at NextCare
Currently, Amy King serves as the Area Medical Lead at NextCare, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she oversees medical operations and ensures quality patient care across the organization. Prior to this, she worked as an Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner at NextCare from 2020 to 2023, where she gained extensive experience in a fast-paced urgent care environment, providing care to patients of all ages.
Education and Expertise
Amy King has a strong educational background in nursing. She achieved her Associate's degree in Registered Nursing from Rogers State University in 2011. She continued her studies at the same institution, earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2014. Amy further advanced her education by obtaining a Master's degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner from Maryville University between 2017 and 2019. She holds multiple certifications, including MSN, APRN, and FNP-C, which reflect her advanced practice nursing qualifications.
Background
Amy King's nursing career began in 2011 at St. John Health System, where she worked as a Registered Nurse for four years until 2015. She then joined Hillcrest Healthcare System, serving as a Registered Nurse for two years from 2015 to 2017. Following this, she worked at LifeShare of Oklahoma as an In-house Coordinator for one year before transitioning to Saint Francis Health System, where she continued as a Registered Nurse from 2017 to 2020.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Amy King has demonstrated a commitment to patient care and teamwork. Her experience spans various healthcare settings, allowing her to develop a comprehensive understanding of nursing practices. Her roles have included both direct patient care and leadership positions, showcasing her ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes.