Lameka Nicole Patterson-Bentjen, CNP

Lameka Patterson, CNP is a board-certified nurse practitioner with a broad and diverse clinical background. She has experience across multiple care settings, including hospice, home health, emergency medicine, the operating room, outpatient primary geriatric care, general surgery and long-term care. In addition to her extensive experience, her clinical interests include pulmonology, surgical care and comprehensive primary care for older adults.

Lameka’s nursing philosophy is rooted in the belief that she is in a unique position to make a meaningful difference in her patients’ lives. She is committed to building strong, respectful provider–patient relationships and creating an environment where patients feel heard, informed and empowered to make choices about their health. What she finds most rewarding about nursing is witnessing her patients thrive as a result of compassionate, personalized care.

Outside of her professional role, Lameka enjoys reading and traveling the world.

Certifications & Affiliations

• Board Certified, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, American Nurses Credentialing Center
• Certified, Family Nurse Practitioner, American Association of Nurse Practitioners
• Member, American Association of Nurse Practitioners
• Member, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
• Member, Association of Pulmonary Advanced Practice Providers