Melinda Matthews

Melinda Matthews is a Clinical Associate Professor at the College of Nursing, East Carolina University, specializing in advanced nursing practice and education. She actively contributes to clinical research and education initiatives.

• Education: BSN, DNP, and MSN in Nursing from East Carolina University and Duke University.
• Credentials: Certified Dementia Practitioner, Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANCC Board Certified), Registered Nurse (RN).

Her research interests focus on Geriatric Care, Person-Centered Care Planning, and Chronic Disease Management, particularly in atrial fibrillation and dementia care. She emphasizes patient-centered approaches to improve outcomes for older adults.

Melinda serves as a peer-reviewer for the Journal of Christian Nursing and has been an abstract reviewer for the National DNP Conference since 2018. She has received multiple accolades, including the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nursing Faculty and the Great 100 Nurse recognition.