I am a dedicated board-certified Adult Acute Nurse Practitioner with over 15 years of invaluable experience. My journey began at Virginia Commonwealth University, where I earned both my Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Nursing, in 2002 and 2003 respectively.
Throughout my career, I have gained extensive expertise in various medical specialties including Emergency Medicine, Primary Care, Orthopa… Read more ›
| University | Degree | Focus | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Mary Washington | Bachelors Degree | Bachelor of Bachelors of Science in Biology | 2000 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | Bachelors Degree | Bachelor of Bachelors of Science in Nursing | 2002 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | Masters Degree | Master of Master’s of Science in Nursing | 2003 |
| Position | Organization | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioner | Complex Care Solutions Virtual home visits for insurance. Connect via Google Meet platform and conduct a thorough interview for medical history, daily mediations and screening. I discuss health issues with patients, recommend follow up and screenings as appropriate. | 2020 - 2020 |
| Nurse Practitioner | Ortho on Call, OrthoVirginia Urgent care and primary care facility. Manage patients for a variety of acute and primary care visits. Sole provider in the clinic on my shifts. | 2021 - 2022 |
| Nurse Practitioner | Cerebral Via telehealth to screen, evaluate and treat adults with ADHD, depression and anxiety. Provides a platform that is easier to access from the patient and provider point of view. Able to reach patients that would not have had access to this type of care bef | 2021 - 2022 |
| Nurse Practitioner | Klarity Virtual home visits for insurance. Connect via Google Meet platform and conduct a thorough interview for medical history, daily mediations and screening. I discuss health issues with patients, recommend follow up and screenings as appropriate. | 2022 - 2023 |
| Nurse Practitioner | Legacy Skilled living, memory care and long term care facility. Medically manage patients in all 3 units, order and follow up on lab work, radiology, consults, therapy and rehabilitation services. Admit and discharge patients and rotate being on call for acute i | 2021 - 2023 |
| Role | Organization | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Member | Virginia Council of Nurse Practitioner | Present |
Merissa Costello, ACNP-BC has not yet indicated the hospitals that she is affiliated with.
Years In Practice: 16 (started in 2008)
Accepts New Patients: Yes
Costello specializes in treating the following types of patients:
