Melissa Kalensky

Melissa Kalensky, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, CNE, is a highly experienced psychiatric nursing professional currently serving as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Glaser Randhawah Mental Health Group since January 2022. In addition to this role, Melissa holds the position of Assistant Professor in the Community, Systems and Mental Health Nursing at Rush University Medical Center, where involvement in the Family Nurse Practitioner Program is key. Melissa also works as a Family Nurse Practitioner with the CDPH Shelter Based Services Team at AMITA Health and has held various faculty positions, including Faculty Lecturer at Barkley & Associates, Inc. and at Skin, Bones, Hearts & Private Parts. Melissa's clinical experience extends to emergency medicine and internal medicine, with a diverse background in family medicine and pediatrics. Melissa's educational credentials include a Doctor of Nursing Practice from Vanderbilt University and a PMHNP Certification from Rush University, complementing a robust foundation in nursing with a focus on systems leadership and mental health.