Melissa Benardot

Melissa Benardot is an experienced healthcare professional with a focus on pediatric nursing. Currently serving as a Family Nurse Practitioner-Certified (FNP-C), Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP), and Pediatric Cardiac Mental Health Specialist (PCMS-C) at the Community Health Center of the North Country since January 2016, Melissa has also held the position of District Manager at Arbonne International since February 2012. Prior experience includes roles as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and RN/Practice Manager at Benardot Pediatrics, PLLC from September 2003 to October 2015, and as a NICU RN at Rush University Medical Center from June 2000 to April 2003. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science in Nursing with a specialty in Pediatric Nurse Practitioner from Stony Brook University (2010-2012) and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Illinois State University-Mennonite College of Nursing (1995-2000).