Melissa Sims, FNP-BC
Southwest Medical Group Primary Care:
Family Medicine • Immunizations
1311-A N. Mildred Road, Suite D • Cortez, CO 81321
Phone: 970-565-8556 • Fax: 970-564-1134
Meet Melissa Sims, FNP-BC
Melissa worked as a critical care RN for eight years at Bothwell Regional Hospital, Boone Hospital, and as a travel nurse across mid-central Missouri. She completed all of her graduate school training here at Southwest before becoming board certified by the American Nursing Credentialing Center as a Family Nurse Practitioner.
Melissa believes that health should not be defined merely as an absence of disease or illness but a state of equilibrium and congruence between physical, mental, and spiritual elements that constantly change through environmental influences. Her goal is to build partnerships with her patients to promote and maintain their state of equilibrium and congruence.
In her free time, she enjoys traveling with her husband, hiking, quilting, and visiting her two adult children.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing, Indiana State University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Texas Arlington
Associates Degree in Nursing, State Fair Community College
Notice to Anthem Blue Cross / Blue Shield Patients
We have been experiencing issues with some patients being told by your insurance carrier that the healthcare providers at Southwest Medical Group are not in-network with their plan. We are working to correct this miscommunication a quickly as possible. Please reach call us at 970-565-8556 if you come across any of these issues and allow us to work with you and the team at Anthem BCBS to obtain authorization for care at SMG.
We value you as a patient and want to ensure that you continue to receive your care with us in the Southwest Health System.