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Melodie Shepherd

Utilization Review Nurse

Nurse Fort Worth, TX Health Direct Inc
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Overview
Tenure
20 years at Health Direct Inc
Gender
Female
Connections
22
Position in HealthTal Database
  • 649,767 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Nurse specialty. Melodie Shepherd is one of them.
  • 37,801 Nurses are based in TX (out of 101,236 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 4 contacts at Health Direct Inc are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical Nurse compensation in TX: $106,000 – $158,000 (median $123,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of Nurses in TX: Baylor Scott & White Health (1,197), Memorial Hermann Health System (1,122), Texas Health Resources (1,020).
  • 5% of Nurses in TX hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 71% of Nurses in TX have verified education credentials on file.
  • Data refreshed July 2026.

Public records & verifications
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  • Professional LinkedIn profile on file (subscribers only).
  • Data aggregated from public licensure databases, LinkedIn, and verified employer records. Cross-check via the registry link above.
Education
Hill College
LVN
About Health Direct Inc
Industry
Retail
Employees
20 to 99
Revenue
$1M to <$10M
Office Location
326 Roebling St, Brooklyn, NY
Professional Overview

Melodie Shepherd is a Utilization Review Nurse, currently affiliated with Health Direct Inc, based in Fort Worth, TX. As a nurse, Shepherd contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Fort Worth, TX. They have been with Health Direct Inc for 20 years. Shepherd holds academic credentials, including LVN, from Hill College. Health Direct Inc operates in the Retail sector with a workforce of 20 to 99 employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit nurse professionals can use HealthTal to access verified direct email addresses and personal phone numbers sourced from NPI records and professional licensing databases. Direct outreach to nurse specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Fort Worth, TX healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Melodie Shepherd located?
Melodie Shepherd is based in Fort Worth, TX. They are currently affiliated with Health Direct Inc.
What is Melodie Shepherd's specialty?
Melodie Shepherd specializes in Nurse. Their current role is Utilization Review Nurse.
Where does Melodie Shepherd currently work?
Melodie Shepherd currently works at Health Direct Inc. They have been there for 20 years.
What is Melodie Shepherd's educational background?
Melodie Shepherd attended Hill College.
How do I contact Melodie Shepherd for recruiting?
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How do I recruit a Nurse?
Recruiting nurses typically involves reaching out via direct email or phone. HealthTal's database provides verified contact data for nurses across all 50 states, allowing you to contact candidates directly without going through job boards.
What is the average salary for a Nurse in TX?
Nurses in TX typically earn $106,000 to $158,000 annually, with a median of $123,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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