Providers
SMOC’s experienced, helpful, caring providers
Melissa M. Kovach, PA-C, M.S.
Sara Kilgore AGPCNP-BC
Nancy J. Barrett, FNP-C
Brenee Kratzer, FNP-C
Keith Barnes, PA-C, M.S.
Taylor Brooke Nahoum, DNP, FNP-BC
Jessica Meisenhelder, FNP-C
Melissa M. Kovach, PA-C, M.S.

EDUCATION
- Lock Haven University; Lock Haven, PA — 1996 – 1998 M.S. in Health Science, Physician Assistant Program
- Lock Haven University; Lock Haven, PA — 1992 – 1996 B.S. in Health Science, Minor in Psychology
- National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
- Basic Life Support
- American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
- North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants
- Triangle East Physician Extender Society — President 2001-2002
Sara Kilgore AGPCNP-BC

EDUCATION
- Duke University School of Nursing; Durham, NC 2021
Post -graduate certificate in Oncology Training - Duke University School of Nursing; Durham, NC 2021
Master of Science in Nursing - Jacksonville University; Jacksonville, FL 2017
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
CERTIFICATIONS
- Board certified Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse
Practitioner - Registered Nurse (2014-Present)
- Basic Life Support
- American Nurses Credentialing Center Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse
MEMBERSHIPS
- Oncology Nursing Society
- Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association
Nancy J. Barrett, FNP-C

EDUCATION
- The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (2004-2008)
- Winston Salem State University (2010-2013) MSN: Family Nurse Practitioner Program
- Basic Life support, AANP Certified
- Registered Nurse (September 2008- Present)
Brenee Kratzer, FNP-C

EDUCATION
- Wilkes University (2018) Bachelor of Science in Nursing and minor in psychology
- Wilkes University (2023) Master of Science in Nursing –Family Nurse
Practitioner
CERTIFICATIONS
- Registered Nurse
- American Nurses Credentialing Center
- Certified Pediatric Nurse
- Basic Life Support
Keith Barnes, PA-C, M.S.

EDUCATION
- Methodist University; Fayetteville, NC — December 2016 Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies
- East Carolina University; Greenville, NC — May 2014 Bachelors in Health Services Management
- Johnston Community College; Smithfield, NC — August 1992 Associate in Applied Science in Radiologic Technology
- Radiologic Technologist Registered – present
- National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants — December 2016
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support — 2014-present
- Basic Life Support — 2014-present
- North Carolina Academy of Physician Assistants, member, 2017 – present
- American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) — 2017-present
Taylor Brooke Nahoum, DNP, FNP-BC

EDUCATION
- DNP UNC-Wilmington – 2023
- BSN Winston-Salem State University – 2016
- ADN Randolph Community College – 2015
- Associate’s Degree in General Education Randolph Community College – 2015
- American Nurses Credentialing Center
- Critical Care Registered Nurse
- Trauma Nursing Certification
- National Institute of Health Stroke Survey
- Basic Life Support (BLS)/Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Oncology Nursing Society
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses
Jessica Meisenhelder, FNP-C

EDUCATION
- University of North Carolina Wilmington – December 2017
Master of Science in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner - East Carolina University – December 2013
Master of Public Health, Health Behavior Concentration - East Carolina University – December 2008
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
CERTIFICATIONS
- Registered Nurse
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association
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