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Melissa Forton

Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner Independence, KY Norton Healthcare
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Melissa Forton is a licensed Nurse Practitioner. Currently working at Norton Healthcare in Independence, KY. Nurse Practitioners are advanced practice nurses who diagnose conditions, prescribe medications, and manage patient care with a high degree of clinical autonomy.

Overview
Level
Staff
Function
Healthcare
Tenure
4 years at Norton Healthcare
Gender
Female
Connections
267
Position in NurseSend Database
  • 95,392 healthcare professionals in NurseSend hold the Nurse Practitioner specialty. Melissa Forton is one of them.
  • 888 Nurse Practitioners are based in KY (out of 9,108 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 849 contacts at Norton Healthcare are tracked in NurseSend.
  • Typical Nurse Practitioner compensation in KY: $77,000 – $148,000 (median $109,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of Nurse Practitioners in KY: Norton Healthcare (51), University Of Kentucky (28), Baptist Health (17).
  • 2% of Nurse Practitioners in KY hold a senior title (Manager, Director, Charge Nurse, Supervisor, Lead, etc.).
  • 79% of Nurse Practitioners in KY have verified education credentials on file.
  • Data refreshed June 2026 · Compiled from NPI public registry, state nursing licensing boards, and verified public LinkedIn data. Methodology & sources.

Education
Valparaiso University
2018
Northern Kentucky University
MSN
2013
College of Mount St. Joseph
BSN, Nursing Science
2008
Northern Kentucky University
BSN
2003
Skills
Pediatrics Patient Safety Nursing Inpatient Critical Care Icu Bls Acls Acute Care Pals Medical/Surgical Epic Systems
About Norton Healthcare
Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Employees
5000+
Revenue
$1B+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Melissa Forton located?

Melissa Forton is based in Independence, KY and is a Nurse Practitioner.

Where does Melissa Forton work?

Melissa Forton is currently at Norton Healthcare in Independence, KY.

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What is the average salary for a Nurse Practitioner in KY?

Nurse Practitioners in KY typically earn $77,000 to $148,000 annually, with a median of $109,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Charge Nurse, Manager, Director) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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