"Born and raised in Louisville, CO. She attended Kansas State University and obtained a Marketing degree with Leadership Minor. After working in marketing, she decided to pursue her true passion, nursing and patient care. She attended Washburn University, and graduated in 2009 with a Bachelor’s in Science of Nursing. She worked in the medical/surgical and intensive care units for 4 years. In 2013, she graduated with her Master’s Degree in Nursing from Washburn University. She worked in Family Practice at Stormont Vail for 6 years, leaving to work for Oasis Family Medicine Associates. Melody received her certification from American Academy of Nurse Practioners and currently holds a license in good standing from the State of Kansas. She is a member of the Sigma Theta Tau Nursing honors society. She is a preceptor to many master’s degree students and enjoys teaching. Melody’s career interests are women’s health, preventative care and procedures. Melody is a married mother of three young children, two boys and a girl. She is an active Board President of the Kansas Children’s Discovery Center. In her personal time she enjoys running, traveling and spending time with her family."