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Melissa Pennebaker

Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner Metairie, LA Touro Infirmary
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Overview
Level
Staff
Tenure
10 years at Touro Infirmary
Gender
Female
Connections
480
Position in HealthTal Database
  • 86,546 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Nurse Practitioner specialty. Melissa Pennebaker is one of them.
  • 944 Nurse Practitioners are based in LA (out of 17,046 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 172 contacts at Touro Infirmary 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 verified education credentials on file.
  • Data refreshed May 2026.

Public records & verifications
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  • Data aggregated from public licensure databases, LinkedIn, and verified employer records. Cross-check via the registry link above.
Education
Virginia Commonwealth University
MSN/FNP - Family Nurse Practitioner
2001
Hollins University
BA
1996
Skills
Clinical Research Oncology Healthcare Hospitals Diabetes Internal Medicine Ob/Gyn Cardiology Hematology Nursing Pediatrics Emr Board Certified Family Medicine Public Health Treatment Leadership Team Building Palliative Care
About Touro Infirmary
Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Employees
1000 to 4999
Revenue
$1B+
Website
touro.com
Professional Overview

Melissa Pennebaker is a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner, currently affiliated with Touro Infirmary, based in Metairie, LA. As a nurse practitioner, Pennebaker contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Metairie, LA. They have been with Touro Infirmary for 10 years. Pennebaker holds academic credentials, including MSN/FNP - Family Nurse Practitioner and BA, from Virginia Commonwealth University and Hollins University. Core competencies include Clinical Research, Oncology, Healthcare, Hospitals, Diabetes. Touro Infirmary 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 Metairie, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Melissa Pennebaker located?
Melissa Pennebaker is based in Metairie, LA. They are currently affiliated with Touro Infirmary.
What is Melissa Pennebaker's specialty?
Melissa Pennebaker specializes in Nurse Practitioner. Their current role is Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner.
Where does Melissa Pennebaker currently work?
Melissa Pennebaker currently works at Touro Infirmary. They have been there for 10 years.
What is Melissa Pennebaker's educational background?
Melissa Pennebaker attended Virginia Commonwealth University and Hollins University.
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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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