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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.

Professional Background:

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.

Key Achievements:

• 12 years of clinical experience managing hospitalized patients with critical illness
• Development of numerous policies and programs to improve patient care, outcomes, and satisfaction
• Serving as Medical Director of multiple facilities
• High patient satisfaction scores

Areas of Expertise:

• Clinical Leadership
• Critical Care Patient Management
• Policy Development
• Staff Management

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.