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Melissa Lynn Grigsby, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, OCN, CBCN

Melissa Lynn Grigsby, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, OCN, CBCN Photo

Provider Type: Nurse Practitioner

Specialties:
Certifications:
  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • Certified Breast Care Nurse
  • Family Nurse Practitioner
  • Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner

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General Summary

Melissa Lynn Grigsby, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, OCN, CBCN, spent many years working as an oncology nurse and found great reward in caring for cancer patients and their loved ones. Inspired to play a more advanced role in cancer care, Melissa returned to school to become a nurse practitioner. She strives to combine her clinical experience and education, with compassion and empathy to holistically care for those she has the privilege of treating daily.

Melissa is married and has two stepsons. A devoted animal lover, she has one dog and two cats. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, fitness, travel, and anything creative.

Education

  • Master of Science in Nursing
    The University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, TX
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing
    Northwestern State University, Natchitoches, LA

Accolades & Memberships

  • American Association of Nurse Practitioners
  • American Society of Clinical Oncology
  • Oncology Nursing Society
  • Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
  • Texas Nurse Practitioners

Research Interest

Melissa is passionate about all areas of oncology research. Her clinical experience has shown her firsthand, the impact of clinical trials not only in the development of cancer treatment, but also in cancer therapy symptom management. Melissa looks forward to being involved in the future of cancer research and clinical trials.