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Melissa Ford

Hospice and Palliative Plus Nurse Case Manager

Nurse West Des Moines, IA U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs
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Overview
Level
Staff
Tenure
4 years at U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs
Gender
Female
Connections
126
Position in HealthTal Database
  • 649,767 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Nurse specialty. Melissa Ford is one of them.
  • 4,061 Nurses are based in IA (out of 11,588 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 13,511 contacts at U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical Nurse compensation in IA: $102,000 – $153,000 (median $119,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of Nurses in IA: Unitypoint Health (231), University Of Iowa Health Care (136), Mercyone (110).
  • 7% of Nurses in IA hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 67% of Nurses in IA have verified education credentials on file.
  • Data refreshed June 2026.

Public records & verifications
  • Verify against the NPPES Provider Registry (HHS / CMS). Search NPPES →
  • 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
Chamberlain College of Nursing
BSN MSN
Iowa Methodist School of Nursing
RN Diploma
Skills
Healthcare Critical Care Palliative Care Icu Pain Management Registered Nurses Medicine End Of Life Training Physicians Teaching Healthcare Management Hospitals Nursing Education Medical/Surgical Bls Acute Care Patient Education Cardiac Care Medication Administration Cardiac Monitoring Nursing Process Trach Care Home Care Patient Safety Disease Management Ekg Telemetry Nursing Documentation Symptom Management Direct Patient Care Nursing Care Infection Control Patient Advocacy Iv Wound Care Central Lines Triage Phlebotomy Ostomy Care Quality Patient Care Quality Improvement Diabetes Microsoft Word Powerpoint
About U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs
Industry
Government
Employees
5000+
Revenue
$100M to <$1B
Website
va.gov
Office Location
810 Vermont Ave Nw, Washington, DC
Professional Overview

Melissa Ford is a Hospice and Palliative Plus Nurse Case Manager, currently affiliated with U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs, based in West Des Moines, IA. As a nurse, Ford contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in West Des Moines, IA. They have been with U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs for 4 years. Ford holds academic credentials, including BSN MSN and RN Diploma, from Chamberlain College of Nursing and Iowa Methodist School of Nursing. Core competencies include Healthcare, Critical Care, Palliative Care, Icu, Pain Management. U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs operates in the Government sector with a workforce of 5000+ 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 West Des Moines, IA 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 Ford located?
Melissa Ford is based in West Des Moines, IA. They are currently affiliated with U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs.
What is Melissa Ford's specialty?
Melissa Ford specializes in Nurse. Their current role is Hospice and Palliative Plus Nurse Case Manager.
Where does Melissa Ford currently work?
Melissa Ford currently works at U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs. They have been there for 4 years.
What is Melissa Ford's educational background?
Melissa Ford attended Chamberlain College of Nursing and Iowa Methodist School of Nursing.
How do I contact Melissa Ford 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 IA?
Nurses in IA typically earn $102,000 to $153,000 annually, with a median of $119,000. 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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