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Melissa Townsend

Hospice Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner Palm Bay, FL Vitas Healthcare
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Overview
Tenure
5 years at Vitas Healthcare
Connections
393
Position in HealthTal Database
  • 86,546 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Nurse Practitioner specialty. Melissa Townsend is one of them.
  • 4,993 Nurse Practitioners are based in FL (out of 96,789 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 673 contacts at Vitas Healthcare are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical Nurse Practitioner compensation in FL: $106,000 – $158,000 (median $123,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of Nurse Practitioners in FL: Sole Proprietor (59), U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs (48), Adventhealth (45).
  • 1% of Nurse Practitioners in FL hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 79% of Nurse Practitioners in FL have verified education credentials on file.
  • Data refreshed May 2026.

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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
Maryville University of Saint Louis
Doctor of Nursing Practice-Maryville University St. Louis MO: August 2018, Nursing
Maryville University of Saint Louis
Master Degree in Nursing-Maryville University St. Louis MO: May 2016, Family Nurse Practitioner
Kettering College of Medical Arts
Bachelor in the Science of Nursing-Kettering College Kettering OH: July 2013, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
About Vitas Healthcare
Industry
Healthcare Services
Employees
5000+
Revenue
$100M to <$1B
Website
vitas.com
Office Location
100 S Biscayne Blvd Ste 1500, Miami, FL
Professional Overview

Melissa Townsend is a Hospice Nurse Practitioner, currently affiliated with Vitas Healthcare, based in Palm Bay, FL. As a nurse practitioner, Townsend contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Palm Bay, FL. They have been with Vitas Healthcare for 5 years. Townsend holds academic credentials, including Doctor of Nursing Practice-Maryville University St. Louis MO: August 2018, Nursing and Master Degree in Nursing-Maryville University St. Louis MO: May 2016, Family Nurse Practitioner, from Maryville University of Saint Louis and Maryville University of Saint Louis. Vitas Healthcare operates in the Healthcare Services sector with a workforce of 5000+ employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit nurse practitioner 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 practitioner specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Palm Bay, FL 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 Melissa Townsend located?
Melissa Townsend is based in Palm Bay, FL. They are currently affiliated with Vitas Healthcare.
What is Melissa Townsend's specialty?
Melissa Townsend specializes in Nurse Practitioner. Their current role is Hospice Nurse Practitioner.
Where does Melissa Townsend currently work?
Melissa Townsend currently works at Vitas Healthcare. They have been there for 5 years.
What is Melissa Townsend's educational background?
Melissa Townsend attended Maryville University of Saint Louis and Maryville University of Saint Louis.
How do I contact Melissa Townsend for recruiting?
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How do I recruit a Nurse Practitioner?
Recruiting nurse practitioners typically involves reaching out via direct email or phone. HealthTal's database provides verified contact data for nurse practitioners across all 50 states, allowing you to contact candidates directly without going through job boards.
What is the average salary for a Nurse Practitioner in FL?
Nurse Practitioners in FL 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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