Melinda S.

Melinda S. is a highly experienced healthcare professional specializing in dermatology and nursing practices. Currently serving as a Dermatology Nurse Practitioner at Barton Associates Inc. since January 2024 and previously at the Academic Alliance in Dermatology until January 2024, Melinda also contributes as a Manuscript Reviewer for The Journal For Nurse Practitioners. As the Founder and CEO of MBRussell Consulting & Training, Inc., established in November 2011, Melinda integrates business and technology solutions. Additional roles include past leadership as Founder and CEO of Expert RN Coder Solutions, LLC, and extensive nursing experience in trauma and intensive care environments, including roles at BayCare Health System and Aya Healthcare during the COVID-19 crisis. Educational credentials include a Doctoral Degree in Nursing Practice from Duke University School of Nursing, as well as degrees from The George Washington University, Keiser University-Lakeland, the University of South Florida, Hillsborough Community College, and John Jay College (CUNY), demonstrating a solid foundation in nursing and biomedical sciences.