Dr. MELISSA GAROFALO, DNP, NP-C
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Dr. Melissa Shapiro, DNP, FNP-C, is a doctor of nursing practice, board certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a passion to help people live abundant and balanced lives using a multidimensional approach to promote health and wellness. She utilizes a comprehensive, life-changing approach involving exercise and lifestyle modifications, in combination with medical therapies, nutritional supplementation, and medications to address individual needs, from creating wellness to treating chronic, complex medical problems.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse Practitioner
UPMC
Washington, PA
06.2025 - Current
CRNP
WVU Heart and Vascular Center
08.2017 - 02.2019
CRNP
Washington Hospital Cardiovascular Care
09.2013 - 07.2017
Physician Extender/CRNP - ERMI/St Clair Hospital Emergency Department
08.2012 - 12.2014
Physician Extender/CRNP
Med Express Urgent Care
11.2011 - 08.2012
Emergency Room RN
Washington Hospital
10.2008 - 10.2011
RN CV-ICU
UPMC Hospital
11.2002 - 05.2009
Charge RN
FMS Dialysis
05.1999 - 03.2005
RN
UPMC Presbyterian
11.2002 - 02.2003
RN
South Fayette Nursing
07.1998 - 12.1998
Education
Doctor or Nursing Practice -
Robert Morris University
Pittsburgh, PA05.2016
Family Nurse Practitioner -
Carlow University
Pittsburgh, PA07.2011
School Nurse Certification Program -
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA05.2007
BSN Degree in the Science of Nursing -
Pennsylvania State University
Harrisburg, PA05.2001
Associate Degree in the Science of Nursing -
Pennsylvania State University
Harrisburg, PA05.1998
Skills
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS/CREDENTIALS
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Nationally Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, FNP-C, AANP with specialty in Primary/Family Practice, Integrative/Functional Medicine, Cardiovascular Medicine and Emergency Medicine
Committed, enthusiastic, situational leadership skills, well organized, adapts quickly
Efficient with Microsoft skills, EMR, Telehealth, Virtual Visits, Zoom, Google meet and database programs
Excellent networking abilities, collaboration with colleagues, healthcare and business teams
Creating and delivering presentations, building client databases, organizing events/lunch&learns
Equally effective working independently or as a team member BLS/ACLS certified
Self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment, effective communication skills
Affiliations
- American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANPCB)
- American College of Cardiology (ACC)
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)
Publications
Shapiro M, Bires AM, Waterstram-Rich K, Cline TW. Improving Clinical Outcomes for Patients With Class III Heart Failure. Crit Care Nurs Q. 2017 Apr/Jun;40(2):111-123. doi: 10.1097/CNQ.0000000000000148. PMID: 28240694.
Timeline
Nurse Practitioner
UPMC
06.2025 - Current
CRNP
WVU Heart and Vascular Center
08.2017 - 02.2019
CRNP
Washington Hospital Cardiovascular Care
09.2013 - 07.2017
Physician Extender/CRNP - ERMI/St Clair Hospital Emergency Department
08.2012 - 12.2014
Physician Extender/CRNP
Med Express Urgent Care
11.2011 - 08.2012
Emergency Room RN
Washington Hospital
10.2008 - 10.2011
RN CV-ICU
UPMC Hospital
11.2002 - 05.2009
RN
UPMC Presbyterian
11.2002 - 02.2003
Charge RN
FMS Dialysis
05.1999 - 03.2005
RN
South Fayette Nursing
07.1998 - 12.1998
Doctor or Nursing Practice -
Robert Morris University
Family Nurse Practitioner -
Carlow University
School Nurse Certification Program -
University of Pittsburgh
BSN Degree in the Science of Nursing -
Pennsylvania State University
Associate Degree in the Science of Nursing -
Pennsylvania State University