We are pleased to present the next in our weekly series introducing you to Internal Medicine’s Advanced Practice Providers. In addition to sharing information about where they work in the department, we asked them each to tell us a little bit about their “Why” (the sustaining pull for their work) and what relaxes them. (Read previous weeks’ installments.)

Melissa Collier, MSN, ARNP, BC-ADM
Endcrinology and Metabolism

Service: Inpatient Diabetes Management Service

Years with Internal Medicine: 6 years

Hometown: North Liberty, IA

My “WHY”: I have the opportunity as part of a consulting service to work with a variety of patients across all areas of the hospital which makes every day interesting and different. I enjoy working with patients to figure out how I can help them effectively manage their diabetes. I also feel very lucky to work together with the wonderful providers, nurses, and dietitians here at UIHC.

What Relaxes Me: Hiking, running, biking

Melissa is an exceptional clinical provider, dependable and compassionate. The tremendous clinical impact she makes is evident and patients appreciate her excellent care.

–Aimee Ogunsakin, MD

Beyond direct patient care: Read about how Collier assisted with developing a safety protocol to help reduce surgical site infection during colon surgery.