Melissa Dean-Appasu, FNP-BC

I am Melissa R. Dean-Appasu, and I have 22 years of experience caring for patients from birth to 100 years of age. I received my undergraduate degree from Indiana University Purdue University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Informatics with a cognate in Data Analysis and Chemi-Informatics. Later, I earned my second Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Indiana State University. I advanced my education by obtaining a Master’s of Science in Advanced Nursing Practice from Indiana State University. Over the past ten years, I have worked in multiple practice settings, including primary care, inpatient and outpatient mental health, and urgent care. I am Board Certified by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.

I have a broad range of experience, from working in medical research and data analysis to cardiovascular health and now primary care. I have worked on the continent of Africa in countries like Ghana (West Africa), Tanzania (East Africa), and soon Zambia, providing skilled training in first aid and CPR. Before co-founding Compassion Virtual Health Care with my husband, Bryte Appasu, I provided primary care in the family practice setting and psychiatric care to inpatients suffering from mental illness.

In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, going to the library, international travel, and home gardening.