As a family nurse practitioner (FNP), Melinda serves the urgent care needs of patients and their families. She received her undergraduate degree from Portland State University, and her graduate degree from Frontier Nursing University. She is board certified as a FNP by both the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Melinda strives to provide care that recognizes, respects and integrates the unique qualities of each patient. In her spare time, Melinda enjoys camping, painting, and spending time with her family and friends.