Providers
SMOC’s experienced, helpful, caring providers
Melissa M. Kovach, PA-C, M.S.
									Sara Kilgore AGPCNP-BC
									Nancy J. Barrett, FNP-C
									Keith Barnes, PA-C, M.S.
									Jessica Meisenhelder, FNP-C
									Paula Bjurman, MSN, AGNP-C
									Josh Jones, PA
							Melissa M. Kovach, PA-C, M.S.
					
EDUCATION
- Lock Haven University; Lock Haven, PA — 1996 – 1998
 M.S. in Health Science, Physician Assistant Program
- Lock Haven University; Lock Haven, PA — 1992 – 1996
 B.S. in Health Science, Minor in Psychology
CERTIFICATIONS
- National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
- Basic Life Support
MEMBERSHIPS
- American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
- North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants
- Triangle East Physician Extender Society — President 2001-2002
Sara Kilgore AGPCNP-BC
					
EDUCATION
- Duke University School of Nursing; Durham, NC 2021
 Post -graduate certificate in Oncology Training
- Duke University School of Nursing; Durham, NC 2021
 Master of Science in Nursing
- Jacksonville University; Jacksonville, FL 2017
 Bachelor of Science in Nursing
CERTIFICATIONS
- Board certified Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse
 Practitioner
- Registered Nurse (2014-Present)
- Basic Life Support
- American Nurses Credentialing Center Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse
MEMBERSHIPS
- Oncology Nursing Society
- Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association
Nancy J. Barrett, FNP-C
					
EDUCATION
- The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (2004-2008)
- Winston Salem State University (2010-2013) MSN: Family Nurse Practitioner Program
- Basic Life support, AANP Certified
- Registered Nurse (September 2008- Present)
Keith Barnes, PA-C, M.S.
					
EDUCATION
- Methodist University; Fayetteville, NC — December 2016 Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies
- East Carolina University; Greenville, NC — May 2014 Bachelors in Health Services Management
- Johnston Community College; Smithfield, NC — August 1992 Associate in Applied Science in Radiologic Technology
- Radiologic Technologist Registered – present
- National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants — December 2016
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support — 2014-present
- Basic Life Support — 2014-present
- North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants, member, 2017 – present
- American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) — 2017-present
Jessica Meisenhelder, FNP-C
					
EDUCATION
- University of North Carolina Wilmington – December 2017
 Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner
- East Carolina University – December 2013
 Master of Public Health, Health Behavior Concentration
- East Carolina University – December 2008
 Bachelor of Science in Nursing
CERTIFICATIONS
- Registered Nurse
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association
Paula Bjurman, MSN, AGNP-C
					
EDUCATION
- The University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham, AL — 2020 – 2022 M.S. in Nursing (MSN), Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, Palliative Care Subspecialty
- The University of Alabama; Tuscaloosa, AL — 2013 – 2017 B.S. in Nursing (BSN), Honor’s College
CERTIFICATIONS
- Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGNP-C), American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
- Nurse Practitioner (NP), California Board of Nursing
- Registered Nurse (RN), California Board of Nursing
- Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration, U.S. Department of Justice
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
- Advanced Life Support (ALS), American Heart Association
Josh Jones, PA
					EDUCATION
- Saint Francis University; Loretto, PA — 2024 Masters in Physician Assistant Science
CERTIFICATIONS
- ACLS Certified
- BLS Certified
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