Melissa Kester

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner Dnp · Mednorthwest

Nurse Practitioner Seattle, WA NPI on file?

Overview

Level
Staff
Tenure
6 years
since Mar 2020

Experience

Melissa Kester is a Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner Dnp specializing in Nurse Practitioner. Currently working at Mednorthwest in Seattle, WA. Nurse Practitioners are advanced practice nurses who diagnose conditions, prescribe medications, and manage patient care with a high degree of clinical autonomy.

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner DnpCurrent
Mednorthwest
Since Mar 2020 · 6 years · Seattle, WA

Education

University of Washington
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Certificate
2017 – 2019
University of Washington
Doctorate of Nursing Practice Master's in Nursing
2011 – 2014
Marquette University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
2001 – 2005

About Mednorthwest

Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Employees
1 to 19
Revenue
<$1M

Position in NurseSend Database

  • 95,391 healthcare professionals in NurseSend hold the Nurse Practitioner specialty. Melissa Kester is one of them.
  • 1,564 Nurse Practitioners are based in WA (out of 16,490 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • Typical Nurse Practitioner compensation in WA: $96,000 – $185,000 (median $136,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of Nurse Practitioners in WA: Multicare Health System (53), Seattle Children's (50), Providence Health & Services (30).
  • 1% of Nurse Practitioners in WA hold a senior title (Manager, Director, Charge Nurse, Supervisor, Lead, etc.).
  • 82% of Nurse Practitioners in WA have verified education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026 · Compiled from NPI registry public licensing data and public LinkedIn profile data. Methodology & sources.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Melissa Kester located?

Melissa Kester is based in Seattle, WA and is a Nurse Practitioner.

Where does Melissa Kester work?

Melissa Kester is currently at Mednorthwest in Seattle, WA.

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

Nurse Practitioners in WA typically earn $96,000 to $185,000 annually, with a median of $136,000. 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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