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I am an experienced Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of clinical and military service. A graduate of Pacific Lutheran University, I served in the U.S. Army, including a deployment to Iraq in 2004, where I specialized in treating traumatic wounds and amputations.
After transitioning from active duty, I worked at Claremore Indian Hospital and later served in the U.S. Public Health Service, retiring as a Lieutenant Commander in 2021. I earned my Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner degree from Purdue University in 2022, further specializing in wound care.
I also participated in over ten medical and church mission trips to Haiti, Nicaragua, and Honduras, emphasizing my dedication to underserved populations. With a strong faith and a passion for wound care, I am committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care to individuals with chronic and acute wounds.
As a dedicated and compassionate Medical Director and Internal Medicine Physician, Michelle Olmstead, D.O., brings extensive expertise and a patient-centered approach to her practice. She is committed to providing exceptional care and improving patient outcomes through leadership and innovation.
Michelle holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Elementary Education from Cornell College, a Master of Science in Special Education from Drake University, and a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Oklahoma State University College of Medicine. Her diverse educational journey has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of human behavior, education, and medical sciences, enabling her to excel in her medical career.
Outside of work, Michelle enjoys spending quality time with family and friends, reading, cooking, crafts, trying new restaurants, and participating in community events.
I began my healthcare career in 2007 as a registered nurse in intensive care units in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where I developed a strong foundation in critical care. Driven by a desire to expand my expertise, I earned a Bachelor of Nursing from Northeastern State University in 2012, graduating with honors and a 4.0 GPA. My education continued at the University of South Alabama, where I completed a dual certification master’s degree in 2015, qualifying as an Adult-Gerontological Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and a Family Nurse Practitioner, once again graduating with honors and a 3.8 GPA. Introduction to National Honor Society of Nursing Sigma Theta Tau International in 2009 to the Zeta Delta Chapter and Zeta Gamma Chapter in 2015.
Since 2015 I have specialized in pulmonary and critical care medicine, with my last year being spent in CVICU managing ECMO patients. With over 18 years of experience working with high-acuity patients and performing advanced procedures in intensive care. I am now excited to transition my skills to wound care and became wound care certified in 2025.