Samantha Hamilton was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, and began her nursing journey at Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, MO, where she earned her ASN in December 2013 and her BSN in May 2015.

Her career started in post-surgical heart and lung care at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO, before she embraced travel nursing, gaining experience in cath lab recovery, float pool, and step-down units. In 2017, she joined the Emergency Department at Cox Medical Center in Branson, MO, providing critical care while pursuing her Master of Science in Nursing at Maryville University. Samantha earned her FNP degree in 2020 and began practicing at Tri-Lakes Family Care in 2021, delivering comprehensive primary and urgent care to patients of all ages.

 

In the fall of 2024, Samantha joined Algone Premier Pain Specialists of Alaska to focus on caring for individuals suffering from chronic pain. With her expertise in primary care, emergency nursing, and holistic patient management, Samantha is committed to helping Alaskans improve their quality of life.

 

Outside of her professional life, Samantha is an adventurer at heart. She loves traveling, hiking, teaching yoga, and running a small cookie business. Samantha has set an ambitious personal goal to visit every U.S. National Park by the time she turns 40, blending her passion for exploration with her love for the great outdoors.

 

Samantha’s diverse experiences, compassionate care, and dedication to lifelong learning make her a vital part of the Algone Premier team and the communities she serves.