Melissa Ford
Hospice and Palliative Plus Nurse Case Manager · U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs
Overview
Experience
Melissa Ford is a Hospice and Palliative Plus Nurse Case Manager specializing in Registered Nurse. Currently working at U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs in West Des Moines, IA. Registered Nurses provide direct patient care, administer medications, and coordinate with physicians across hospitals, clinics, and community health settings.
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About U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs
Position in NurseSend Database
- 783,894 healthcare professionals in NurseSend hold the Registered Nurse specialty. Melissa Ford is one of them.
- 5,019 Registered Nurses are based in IA (out of 6,663 total healthcare contacts in that state).
- 8,712 contacts at U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs are tracked in NurseSend.
- Typical Registered Nurse compensation in IA: $67,000 – $121,000 (median $80,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
- Top employers of Registered Nurses in IA: Unitypoint Health (283), University Of Iowa Health Care (146), Mercy Medical Center (136).
- 10% of Registered Nurses in IA hold a senior title (Manager, Director, Charge Nurse, Supervisor, Lead, etc.).
- 61% of Registered Nurses in IA 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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Melissa Ford is based in West Des Moines, IA and is a Registered Nurse.
Where does Melissa Ford work?
Melissa Ford is currently at U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs in West Des Moines, IA.
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What is the average salary for a Registered Nurse in IA?
Registered Nurses in IA typically earn $67,000 to $121,000 annually, with a median of $80,000. 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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