Michelle Gardner is an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse who provides compassionate, quality medical care at MANA Family Medicine, Pinnacle Hills. She has practiced as a nurse practitioner for several years in Northwest Arkansas and Omaha, Nebraska.
Michelle was a co-recipient of a $25,000 obesity prevention grant from Children’s Hospital and Medical Center. Her work with this grant led to a publication in the Journal of Childhood Obesity. She also worked as a student partner with Building Healthy Futures and Onesight in development of vision screening protocols for Omaha Public Schools.
Michelle has volunteered with Therapeutic Riding of the Ozarks and taken medical mission trips to Guatemala and to Africa.
A Nebraska native, Michelle and her husband live in Bentonville and have three young children. When she is not caring for patients, you can find her in the garden, spending time outdoors with her family, scuba diving in Beaver Lake, or cheering on her favorite team.
Certifications
- Certified as a family nurse practitioner (FNP-C) through the American Association of Nurse Practitioners
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Licensure through the Arkansas State Board of Nursing
- CPR, First AID, and AED certification through the American Heart Association for health professionals
Education
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Doctorate of Nursing Practice
Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska
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Bachelors of Science in Biology, with a minor in Chemistry
Colorado Christian University, Lakewood Colorado
Specialties
- Family Medicine
- Women’s Medicine
- Pediatrics
- Wellness & Preventive Care