SMOC’s experienced, helpful, caring providers.
Mellissa M. Kovach, PA-C
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
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Basic Life Support
MEMBERSHIPS
- American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
- North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants
- Triangle East Physician Extender Society — President 1001-2002
Keith Barnes, PA
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
CERTIFICATIONS
- National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants — December 2016
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support — 2014-present
- Basic Life Support — 2014-present
MEMBERSHIPS
- American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) — 2017-present
Lauren Canada-Smith, PA
EDUCATION
- Duke University Physician Assistant Program, Durham, North Carolina — 8/17/15-Present
Master of Health Sciences – May 14, 2017
PA Certificate of Completion – August 4, 2017 - Wake Technical Community College, Raleigh, NC
Nursing Assistant Course – 6/2011-7/2011
Basic Spanish for Health Care Providers – 8/2011-9/2011 - North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina
Bachelor of Science in Biology – 8/2006-5/2011
University Honors Program, Cum Laude - Carteret Community College, Morehead City, NC
CERTIFICATION
- Eligible for PA National Certifying Examination – August 11, 2017
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider
- Basic Life Support Provider
- Nursing Assistant II
SPECIAL SKILLS
- Highly proficient in Epic EMR system
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
- North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants, member, 2015 – present
- American Academy of Physician Assistants, member, 2015 – present
Jessica Meisenhelder, NP
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
Nancy J. Barrett, NP
EDUCATION
- The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (2004-2008)
- Winston Salem State University (2010-2013)
MSN: Family Nurse Practitioner Program
CERTIFICATION
- Registered Nurse (September 2008- Present)
Andreana Rhodes, FNP
EDUCATION
- Frontier Nursing University, Hyden, KY – March 2019
Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner - Winston Salem State University, Winston-Salem, NC – November 2012, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Coastal Carolina Community College, Jacksonville, NC – April 2007
Associate Degree in Nursing
CERTIFICATIONS
- Registered Nurse – North Carolina
- CPR/Basic Life Support Certification
- ONS Chemo-Biotherapy Certificate
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