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| College | 1977, B.S., Nursing Texas Women’s University Denton, Texas |
| Graduate School | 1993, M.S., Nursing Pediatric Nurse Practitioner University of California, San Francisco San Francisco, California |
| Licensure | State of California |
| Certification | Board Certified by National Certification Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Nurses Board Certified as Clinical Nurse Specialist in Pediatrics |
| Memberships | National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates and Practitioners California Association for Nurse Practitioners American Academy of Nurse Practitioners |
| Personal | A Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP), Melody Mitchel has worked in pediatrics since 1977. She was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. |
| In 1993, Melody obtained her master’s degree in pediatrics and oncology, as well as her certification as a pediatric nurse practitioner from the University of California, San Francisco. The following year, she moved to Orange County and joined the SOCPA family in August of 1997. A member of SOCPA’s clinical committee, her specialties include constipation and encopresis. | |
| Melody is currently treasurer and past president of the local NAPNAP (National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners) chapter. She is also a member of the California Association of Nurse Practitioners (CANP). | |
| In May 2001, she married Jeff Mitchel and has one stepson, Mark. A resident of Tustin, she enjoys almost all sports, mountain climbing, hiking and, most importantly, family time. | |
| As a pediatric nurse practitioner, Melody says she is able to provide outstanding, personalized healthcare and, at the same time, educated both parent and child. “I love working at SOCPA as it allows me to work and have fun at the same time.” | |
