Melissa L. Hearrell, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
- Allergy and Immunology
Instructor of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Section of Immunology, Allergy, and Retrovirology, & Food Allergy Program
Baylor College of Medicine
Phone:
832-824-7986
Languages: English
Departments:
Office location:
Texas Medical Center
6701 Fannin Street
Houston, TX 77030
Get to know Melissa L. Hearrell, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Melissa Hearrell is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse licensed as a Family Nurse Practitioner. She is a passionate provider who believes in patient centered care. She strives to determine and meet the patient’s needs in an understanding and supportive environment that provides comforting, professional medical care for patients and their families.
Clinical Interests
Melissa’s primary clinical interest is in the diagnosis and treatment of children with food allergies. She is dedicated to expanding care for food allergy patients and their families. She came to the Texas Children’s Hospital Food Allergy Program to help lead in the development of dedicated Food Challenge Suites to expand access to families waiting to undergo a food challenge procedure. Food challenges are the gold standard for the diagnosis of food allergies and Melissa understands that food allergies have a tremendous impact on both the patient’s and family’s quality of life. Collateral interests include treatment of anaphylaxis, autoimmune conditions, and immunology.
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Institutes of Health | Certification | Sabbatical in Clinical Research Management; Certificate in Principles and Practices of Clinical Research | 2019 |
| Walden University | Masters | Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner Track | 2015 |
| The University of Texas at Arlington | Bachelors | Bachelor of Science in Nursing | 2012 |
| Grayson County College Associates | Associates | Associate of Science in Nursing | 2009 |
| Kiamichi Technology Center, Durant | Other | Practical Nursing Diploma | 2006 |
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American Academy of Pediatrics | Member |
| American Association of Nurse Practitioners | Member |
| American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology | Member |
| European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology | Junior Member |
| Hill Country Nurse Practitioner’s Association | Member, Officer-Social Media Strategist |
* Texas Children’s Hospital physicians’ licenses and credentials are reviewed prior to practicing at any of our facilities. Sections titled From the Doctor, Professional Organizations and Publications were provided by the physician’s office and were not verified by Texas Children’s Hospital.
Research interests
Melissa is focused on combining the clinical treatment of allergy, immunology, and food allergy conditions with clinical research trials to not only treat patients, but also be actively working towards advancements in treatments and cures through clinical research trials.
Prior to joining Baylor College of Medicine at Texas Children’s Hospital, she graduated from her BSN and MSN programs with Summa Cum Laude honors. During her MSN program, she also served for 2 years as the sole MSN student representative for the Curriculum and Academic Policy committee where she helped write and review the policies, procedures, and curriculum for the school of nursing. Melissa began her career working in Rheumatology and Rheumatology clinical trials, transitioning to Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology clinical research trials where she found her passion in food allergy.