Melissa Mattson, DNP, APRN, CRNA

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A Specialist in Anesthesiology

Melissa Mattson, APRN, specializes in anesthesiology.

She offers a variety of services, including:

  • Performing spinal anesthesia, epidurals and various peripheral nerve blocks
  • Providing anesthesia during procedures related to general surgery, orthopedics, obstetrics, gynecology, cardiology, neurology, pediatrics and more
  • Providing postoperative anesthesia care and pain management
  • Using ultrasounds to place arterial and central lines

Speaks: English

Specialties

  • Anesthesiology

(218) 333-5000

Background Information

Education & Training History

Graduate School:
Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences, Rochester, MN

Board Certifications:
National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists

Experience & Research

Professional Memberships:

  • Minnesota Association of Nurse Anesthetists (2017-Present)
  • American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (2017-Present)

Selected Research & Publications:

  • Platelet Transfusion: The Effects of a Fluid Warmer on Platelet Function. DNAP research project. Journal of Transfusion. 

Idea of Care

I work to uphold my reputation as a leader and role model. I focus on having a positive attitude, displaying professionalism and taking wonderful care of my patients.

I also strive to maintain integrity, compassion and a competitive spirit in my academic success.

Personal Interests

Melissa grew up in the small town of Carlton, Minnesota. She has several friends in the Bemidji area who encouraged her to pursue her career in Bemidji.

She enjoys the outdoors, camping, fishing, hunting, paddleboarding and running the trails with her yellow lab, Murphie.

Awards and Distinctions

Allina Health eSpot Award (2016) Guardian Angel Award (2012) Organized a fundraiser and raised over $3000 for Project Homeless Connect within three months (2011

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