Melissa Hanses

Melissa Hanses has extensive experience in pediatric healthcare and nursing education. Currently serving as a Nurse Practitioner-Casual at Pegasus Health since January 2021, Melissa has also been a Nurse Lecturer at the Ara Institute of Canterbury since January 2017. Previous roles include Nurse Practitioner at the Health Centre Ara Institute of Canterbury, Clinical Team Lead for the eMedicines program at Canterbury District Health Board, and ARNP CPNP at Yakima Pediatric Associates, where high-quality healthcare for children and adolescents was prioritized. Earlier positions included Pediatric Nurse Practitioner roles at Swofford & Halma Clinic and Yale New Haven Hospital, focusing on culturally appropriate care for diverse populations. Melissa holds a Master of Science in Nursing from Yale University School of Nursing and dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Microbiology and Biology from Colorado State University.