Wound Care Melissa Scotting is a Certified Nurse Practitioner at PCMC and was born and raised in Pipestone. She graduated from high school in Pipestone and earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Mankato State University and her Master of Science in Nursing from South Dakota State University.
Treating her patients with respect and attentiveness is Melissa’s priority. “I want to be sure to listen to my patients and treat them respectfully,” she says. “Treating my patients the way I would want my family treated if they had a similar health concern is very important to me.”
For Melissa, the best part of being a healthcare provider is the strong bond she forms with her patients. “My patients are the best part of being a healthcare provider,” she said. Her commitment to providing top-notch care matches her dedication to her patients. “Local care is not lesser care,” Melissa asserts, highlighting the importance of leveraging technology and the expertise of the Avera system to deliver high-quality, evidence-based healthcare.