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Melissa Shepherd

Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner Wilmington, IL Riverside Medical Group
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Overview
Level
Staff
Function
Healthcare
Tenure
11 years at Riverside Medical Group
Gender
Female
Connections
119
Position in HealthTal Database
  • 86,546 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Nurse Practitioner specialty. Melissa Shepherd is one of them.
  • 1,975 Nurse Practitioners are based in IL (out of 48,672 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 61 contacts at Riverside Medical Group are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical Nurse Practitioner compensation in IL: $110,000 – $165,000 (median $128,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of Nurse Practitioners in IL: Northwestern Medicine (45), Advocate Health Care (42), Rush University Medical Center (40).
  • 1% of Nurse Practitioners in IL hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 83% of Nurse Practitioners in IL have verified education credentials on file.
  • Data refreshed May 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
University of St. Francis
Masters of Science in Nursing
University of St. Francis
Bachelor's of Science in Nursing
Skills
Critical Care Hospitals Nursing Acls Patient Safety Healthcare Bls Icu Clinical Research Emr Patient Education Cpr Certified Acute Care Inpatient Healthcare Management Patient Advocacy Inpatient Care Electronic Medical Record
About Riverside Medical Group
Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Employees
1000 to 4999
Revenue
$100M to <$1B
Office Location
Wilmington, IL
Professional Overview

Melissa Shepherd is a Nurse Practitioner, currently affiliated with Riverside Medical Group, based in Wilmington, IL. As a nurse practitioner, Shepherd contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Wilmington, IL. They have been with Riverside Medical Group for 11 years. Shepherd holds academic credentials, including Masters of Science in Nursing and Bachelor's of Science in Nursing, from University of St. Francis and University of St. Francis. Core competencies include Critical Care, Hospitals, Nursing, Acls, Patient Safety. Riverside Medical Group 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 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 Wilmington, IL 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 Shepherd located?
Melissa Shepherd is based in Wilmington, IL. They are currently affiliated with Riverside Medical Group.
What is Melissa Shepherd's specialty?
Melissa Shepherd specializes in Nurse Practitioner. Their current role is Nurse Practitioner.
Where does Melissa Shepherd currently work?
Melissa Shepherd currently works at Riverside Medical Group. They have been there for 11 years.
What is Melissa Shepherd's educational background?
Melissa Shepherd attended University of St. Francis and University of St. Francis.
How do I contact Melissa Shepherd 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 IL?
Nurse Practitioners in IL typically earn $110,000 to $165,000 annually, with a median of $128,000. 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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