Melanie Sharpton

Psychiatric Nurse · East Alabama Health

Nurse Opelika, AL

Overview

Level
Staff
Tenure
5 years
since Aug 2021
Gender
Female

Experience

Psychiatric NurseCurrent
East Alabama Health
Since Aug 2021 · 5 years · Opelika, AL

Education

Central Alabama Community College
University Of Alabama At Birmingham
Masters
University Of Alabama At Birmingham
Master Of Science In Nursing · Masters
2010 – 2012

Skills

Nursing Healthcare Pediatrics Bls Health Education Nursing Education Medication Administration Medical/Surgical Patient Education Acute Care Patient Safety Ehr Disease Management Case Managment Acls Clinical Research Critical Care Emr Cpr Certified Healthcare Management Hospitals Inpatient Medicine Public Speaking Registered Nurses Healthcare Information Technology Patient Advocacy American Heart Association Cpr Instructor

About East Alabama Health

Industry
Hospital & Health Care
Employees
1000 to 4999
Revenue
$100M to <$1B
Office Location
Opelika, AL

Professional Overview

Melanie Sharpton is a Psychiatric Nurse, currently affiliated with East Alabama Health, based in Opelika, AL. As a nurse, Sharpton contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Opelika, AL. They have been with East Alabama Health for 5 years. Sharpton holds academic credentials, including Masters and Master Of Science In Nursing, Masters, from Central Alabama Community College and University Of Alabama At Birmingham. Core competencies include Nursing, Healthcare, Pediatrics, Bls, Health Education. East Alabama Health operates in the Hospital & Health Care sector with a workforce of 1000 to 4999 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 Opelika, AL 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

  • 649,761 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Nurse specialty. Melanie Sharpton is one of them.
  • 6,300 Nurses are based in AL (out of 16,429 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 68 contacts at East Alabama Health are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical Nurse compensation in AL: $97,000 – $145,000 (median $113,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of Nurses in AL: Uab Medicine (302), Huntsville Hospital (269), Children's Of Alabama (107).
  • 7% of Nurses in AL hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 65% of Nurses in AL have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Melanie Sharpton located?

Melanie Sharpton is based in Opelika, AL. They are currently affiliated with East Alabama Health.

What is Melanie Sharpton's specialty?

Melanie Sharpton specializes in Nurse. Their current role is Psychiatric Nurse.

Where does Melanie Sharpton currently work?

Melanie Sharpton currently works at East Alabama Health. They have been there for 5 years.

What is Melanie Sharpton's educational background?

Melanie Sharpton attended Central Alabama Community College and University Of Alabama At Birmingham.

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What is the average salary for a Nurse in AL?

Nurses in AL typically earn $97,000 to $145,000 annually, with a median of $113,000. 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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