Danette R. Gress, NP

Danette Gress, MS RN FNP-C is a Nurse Practitioner at UR Medicine's Infectious Disease Clinic. She works with the APP team providing primary care services to patients living with infectious diseases.

Professional Background

Danette, currently works as a Nurse Practitioner in UR Medi...

Danette Gress, MS RN FNP-C is a Nurse Practitioner at UR Medicine's Infectious Disease Clinic. She works with the APP team providing primary care services to patients living with infectious diseases.

Professional Background

Danette, currently works as a Nurse Practitioner in UR Medicine's Infectious Disease Clinic. She completed her Master's of Science at the St. John Fisher University in the Family Nurse Practitioner Program in 2022. Danette strives to provide compassionate and individualized care for patients as a consumer focused professional with expertise in building strong relationships and patient advocacy.


She completed a Bachelor's of Science in nursing degree at University of Rochester in 2013 and a Bachelor’s of Science in biology in 2010 at the University at Albany. Prior to becoming a Nurse Practitioner, Danette was a registered nurse at URMC for 9 years where she worked inpatient on an Acute Care Medicine unit and outpatient at UR Medicine Urgent Care Centers. During this time Danette earned her certification in the field of Medical Surgical Nursing and served as a unit based Patient Safety Nurse and infection prevention Liaison. Danette has a passion for evidence based research and assisted in implementing patient safety initiatives on the Medical Surgical Service with the goal of reducing medication infusion errors. She presented her work with evidence-based practice initiatives at a national conference hosted by the Academy of Medical Surgical Nursing (AMSN) in 2019.

Credentials

Specialties

Education

2022
MS | St John Fisher University

2013
BSN | University of Rochester

2010
BS | University at Albany

Awards

2013
Clare Dennison Prize Fall 2013
Sponsor: University of Rochester School of Nursing
Location: Rochester, NY

2019
Feature Poster Presentation Prize: Standardizing the Process of High Risk Medication Infusions
Sponsor: Academy of Medical Surgical Nursing (AMSN) Conference
Location: Chicago, Illinois