Heather Mecom

Neurology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner · Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport

Nurse Practitioner Keithville, LA NPI on file?

Overview

Level
Staff
Tenure
7 years
since Dec 2019
Gender
Female

Experience

Neurology Acute Care Nurse PractitionerCurrent
Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport
Since Dec 2019 · 7 years · Keithville, LA

Education

Northwestern State University
Master of Science (MS)
Northwestern State University
Bachelor's degree
Northwestern State University
Bachelor's degree

Skills

Critical Care Icu Acute Care Inpatient Post Anesthesia Care Hospitals Pals Registered Nurses Medical/Surgical Treatment Nursing Healthcare Clinical Research Healthcare Management Telemetry Trauma Nursing Surgical Nursing Outpatient Surgery Managed Care Acls Recovery Room Microsoft Word Powerpoint Epic Systems Emergency Room Emr Bls Cpr Certified Physical Therapy Patient Safety Patient Education Pediatrics Medical Surgical

About Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport

Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Employees
1000 to 4999
Revenue
$100M to <$1B
Office Location
1541 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA

Professional Overview

Heather Mecom is a Neurology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, currently affiliated with Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport, based in Keithville, LA. As a nurse practitioner, Mecom contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Keithville, LA. They have been with Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport for 7 years. Mecom holds academic credentials, including Master of Science (MS) and Bachelor's degree, from Northwestern State University and Northwestern State University. Core competencies include Critical Care, Icu, Acute Care, Inpatient, Post Anesthesia Care. Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 1000 to 4999 employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit nurse practitioner professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. 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 Keithville, LA 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.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 86,546 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Nurse Practitioner specialty. Heather Mecom is one of them.
  • 944 Nurse Practitioners are based in LA (out of 17,046 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 33 contacts at Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical Nurse Practitioner compensation in LA: $98,000 – $147,000 (median $114,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of Nurse Practitioners in LA: Ochsner Health System (41), Ochsner Health (35), Willis-Knighton Health System (14).
  • 2% of Nurse Practitioners in LA hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 78% of Nurse Practitioners in LA have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Heather Mecom located?

Heather Mecom is based in Keithville, LA. They are currently affiliated with Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport.

What is Heather Mecom's specialty?

Heather Mecom specializes in Nurse Practitioner. Their current role is Neurology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.

Where does Heather Mecom currently work?

Heather Mecom currently works at Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport. They have been there for 7 years.

What is Heather Mecom's educational background?

Heather Mecom attended Northwestern State University and Northwestern State University.

How do I contact Heather Mecom for recruiting?

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What is the average salary for a Nurse Practitioner in LA?

Nurse Practitioners in LA typically earn $98,000 to $147,000 annually, with a median of $114,000. 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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