Melissa Kort

Certified Nurse Assistant · Peacehealth

Nurse Bellingham, WA

Overview

Level
Staff
Function
Healthcare
Tenure
15 years
since Nov 2011
Gender
Female

Experience

Certified Nurse AssistantCurrent
Peacehealth
Since Nov 2011 · 15 years · Bellingham, WA

Education

Bellingham Technical College
Registered Nurse
2012 – 2014
Ashmead College
2003 – 2004

Skills

Cpr Certified Leadership Management Medical Terminology Therapeutic Massage Healthcare Training Hospitals

About Peacehealth

Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Employees
5000+
Revenue
$100M to <$1B
Office Location
2980 Squalicum Pkwy 2980, Bellingham, WA

Professional Overview

Melissa Kort is a Certified Nurse Assistant, currently affiliated with Peacehealth, based in Bellingham, WA. As a nurse, Kort contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Bellingham, WA. They have been with Peacehealth for 15 years. Kort holds academic credentials, including Registered Nurse, from Bellingham Technical College and Ashmead College. Core competencies include Cpr Certified, Leadership, Management, Medical Terminology, Therapeutic Massage. Peacehealth operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 5000+ employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit nurse 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 specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Bellingham, WA 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

  • 649,762 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Nurse specialty. Melissa Kort is one of them.
  • 10,247 Nurses are based in WA (out of 30,795 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 1,179 contacts at Peacehealth are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical Nurse compensation in WA: $121,000 – $182,000 (median $141,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of Nurses in WA: Multicare Health System (456), Providence Health & Services (405), Swedish Medical Center (385).
  • 7% of Nurses in WA hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 73% of Nurses in WA have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Melissa Kort located?

Melissa Kort is based in Bellingham, WA. They are currently affiliated with Peacehealth.

What is Melissa Kort's specialty?

Melissa Kort specializes in Nurse. Their current role is Certified Nurse Assistant.

Where does Melissa Kort currently work?

Melissa Kort currently works at Peacehealth. They have been there for 15 years.

What is Melissa Kort's educational background?

Melissa Kort attended Bellingham Technical College and Ashmead College.

How do I contact Melissa Kort for recruiting?

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What is the average salary for a Nurse in WA?

Nurses in WA typically earn $121,000 to $182,000 annually, with a median of $141,000. 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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