Melissa Kalessa, CNP
Primary Location
Summit Gastroenterology
- Appointment:
- 330.753.6643
- Desk:
- 330.753.3465
- Fax:
- 330.721.4973
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I am a Family Nurse Practitioner, specialized in adult Urology. I graduated from Ursuline College January, 2020, with a Master of Science in Nursing Degree. Prior to that I had over a decade of RN experience. I have been with the Cleveland Clinic since 2007. Over the years I have worked in a number of different hospital and outpatient environments giving me a diverse base of knowledge. I have over 6 years’ experience in Perioperative services, pre-operative, post-operative and preadmission testing. I have extensive experience in urology postoperative care, Foley catheter placement/ replacement and irrigation of clots, nephrostomy tubes, kidney stones and stent placements, transurethral resection for bladder tumors (TURBT), as well as prostatectomies. Through my years of experience, I have learned the importance of putting patients first and providing high quality care.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2021
Education & Fellowships
Graduate School - Ursuline College-Breen School of Nursing
FNP
Pepper Pike,
OH United States
2019
Undergraduate - Ursuline College-Breen School of Nursing
Pepper Pike,
OH United States
2010
Additional Training
Family Nurse Practitioner
American Urological Association: AUA University
Professional Highlights
- Leadership
• Preceptor Coach for new nurses 2013- 2019
• Charge Nurse: 2011- 2019
• Shared Governance Council Department Chair 2015-2016, 2019
• Shared Governance Unit Based Council Chair 2015-2016
• Shared Governance Committee Member 2013-2017
• Shared Governance Boot Camp 2016
• Magnet Council Member 2015-2017, 2019
• Committee Chair, Healing Environment Council 2015-2016
• Vascular Access RN (VARN): 2011- Present
• Pain committee: 2011-2014
• Wound care committee 2011-2015
Student Nurses of Ursuline College (SNUC) 2007- 2010
• Vice President: May 2009- 2010
• Junior Representative: May 2008- 2009
• Chair for Go Red for Women's Campaign: proceeds to the American Heart Association, February 2010.
• Big Sis Little Sis mentoring program, Fall 2009 and Spring 2010
Certifications
- Family Nurse Practitioner
Specialty Interests
Urology
Awards & Honors
- • Shared Governance Day, Evidence Based Practice Poster award recipient
o Healing environment committee. Professional poster board on pain scale and use of pain boards
• Career Ladder Award Recipient 2014, 2015, 2016
• Greater Cleveland Nurses Association
o 2010 Graduating Senior Award, Ursuline College, featured in June issue of Cleveland Magazine
• Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges
• Fleur De Lis Honorary: leadership and community service
• SNUC: Brand Illumination Award: Award for Highly Active Member of SNUC- demonstrating community service, leadership and fundraising
• Received the GAR foundation scholarship: Highly involved in community service in Northeast Ohio
Memberships
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP): Member 2018-current
American Urological Association (AUA): Member 2021-current
National Student Nurses Association: Member 2008- 2010
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing: Chapter Iota Psi: member 2010- current
Kappa Gamma Pi: National Honor Society for graduates of Catholic colleges: 2010- current
Research & Publications
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