Honor Society® member
Meredith Heyde
Director- Clinical Program Controls at Optum HouseCalls
- University of Oklahoma
- Masters in Legal Studies- Health Care Law
- Class of 2023
- Simpsonville, SC
Member since December 2022
About
I am a Family Nurse Practitioner and Doctor of Nursing Practice. With over 15 years in college, I have come to appreciate the passion for learning and to be best prepared to help solve the many issues in health care. I also hold the esteemed designation of Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. I hope to serve as a federal Congresswoman in my state.
Education
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The University of Oklahoma- College of Law
Masters in Legal Studies- Health Care
2022 – 2023
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eCornell University
Certificate- High-Performance Leadership
2020
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Sacred Heart University
Doctor of Nursing Practice
2015 – 2018
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Sacred Heart University
Masters in Nursing- Family Nurse Practitioner
1997 – 2001
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Southern Connecticut State University
Bachelors of Science in Nursing
1993 – 1996
Honors and awards
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Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (FAANP)
The FAANP is dedicated to the global advancement of NPs and the high-quality health care they deliver. Only 908 NPs hold this designation out of 325,000 NPs. Comprised of recognized NP leaders who have made outstanding contributions to the profession.
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Phi Sigma Pi Honors Organization
An honors organization Phi Sigma Pi built on a Tripod of three ideals: Scholarship, Leadership and Fellowship which support the ultimate goal of social service.
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Dean's Leadership Award- Doctor of Nursing Practice
Received when I graduated with my Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Sacred Heart University.
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Sacred Heart University- Alumni Leadership Award
This award is given to only one Alum a year and is given to an individual who has demonstrated continued excellence in their field and have made significant contributions to their field.
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Sigma Theta Tau Internation Honors Society for Nursing
Academic honors society for nurses.
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Nurse Practitioner of the Year- Connecticut APRN Society
This award is given to one nurse practitioner who exhibits clinical excellence and provides ongoing support for nurse practitioners in the state
Goals and interests
- Career goal
I have been in nursing for 28 years and a Nurse Practitioner for 21 years. A side interest is health policy and I hope to run for federal Congress in South Carolina.
- Graduate school interests
Health Policy
Executive Leadership- Outside the classroom
Tennis, pickleball, snow skiing, traveling, health policy activities. I am a competitive ski racer and tennis player.
Experience
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Director- Clinical Program Controls
Optum HouseCalls
Nov 2021 – Dec 2022
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Clinical Team Manager
Optum HouseCalls
May 2018 – Nov 2021
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Clinical Advisor and Nurse Practitioner
Optum HouseCalls
Nov 2016 – May 2018
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Family Nurse Practitioner
Optum HouseCalls
Mar 2013 – Nov 2016
Volunteering
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Chair and Trustee- American Association of Nurse Practitioners Political Action Committee
American Association of Nurse Practitioners
Jun 2014 – Dec 2022
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Tennis Coach- high school gentlemen
United States Tennis Association
Jan 2012 – Sep 2022
Languages
- English (US) Advanced
- French (France) Intermediate
