Melissa Chinchar, RN, IPCO, WCC, CWHS

Melissa is a seasoned healthcare leader with nearly 25 years of nursing experience and a specialized focus in wound care, clinical operations, and healthcare education. She currently serves as Director of Clinical Operations at AmeriWound, where she oversees clinical initiatives, supports provider development, and helps ensure the delivery of high-quality wound care services across long-term care and skilled nursing facilities nationwide. Based in Ohio, Melissa travels extensively throughout the United States, educating physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants on best practices in wound management and patient care.

Throughout her career, Melissa has held a variety of leadership positions that have shaped her expertise in clinical operations and nursing leadership. Prior to her current role, she served as Director of Wound Education at AmeriWound and spent more than a decade as a Director of Nursing in long-term care settings. She also worked as a Regional Nurse, supporting multiple facilities and helping to drive quality improvement initiatives. Her certifications as an Infection Prevention Control Officer (IPCO), Wound Care Certified (WCC), and Certified Wound Healing Specialist (CWHS) reflect her commitment to advancing clinical excellence and patient outcomes.

Melissa's passion for wound care emerged during her years as a Director of Nursing, when she recognized the critical need for knowledgeable clinical leadership in wound management. What began as an additional responsibility quickly became a professional calling. Today, she is recognized for her dedication to clinician education, infection prevention, and evidence-based wound care practices. Through her leadership, mentorship, and advocacy, Melissa continues to empower healthcare providers and improve the quality of care delivered to vulnerable patient populations across the country.