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Melissa Jo Tully

Melissa Jo Tully, BSN, MHPE, RN-BC, is a highly accomplished healthcare professional passionate about education and patient safety. With a Master’s degree in Health Professional Education from the College of Medicine at Vanderbilt University, Melissa has honed her expertise in developing innovative programs to enhance healthcare performance and quality. As an experienced nurse, Melissa followed her passion for lifelong learning by exploring nursing specialties through her early nursing career as a float nurse, including working in critical care, emergency room, labor and delivery, and hospice. Melissa brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her role. Since 2009, she has been dedicated to simulation-based education programs, both brick-and-mortar and virtual. Driven by a deep-rooted desire to enhance patient safety and quality of care, Melissa continuously seeks opportunities to push the boundaries of simulation-based education. Through her expertise and leadership, she inspires and empowers healthcare professionals to strive for continuous improvement and positively impact patients’ lives. Melissa Tully is a trailblazer in healthcare simulation education, and her dedication to advancing the field is evident in her contributions and achievements.