Melissa Olen, MSN, FNP-C, CCRN, is a board-certified advanced family nurse practitioner within the Heart Institute who has developed her career at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital over the last 19 years. She has cared for patients with heart disease at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, serving in the electrophysiology (EP) outpatient clinic, EP lab, with cardiac device remote monitoring, leading a team of cardiac advance practice providers, and acting as Director of South Florida Project ADAM. Olen is a member of the American Nurses Association, the Vice President of allied healthcare professionals for Pediatric and Congenital Electrophysiology Society (PACES) and serves on the education committee for Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) both, international organizations. Her work is published in peer-reviewed journals, and she has contributed chapters for medical textbooks and presents at national medical symposiums. Most recently, Olen contributed to the development of South Florida Project ADAM in the Dade County community. This work, in collaboration with local Emergency response teams and the public school district, helps to prevent sudden cardiac death in the young. She currently serves as a member of the Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialist board and is the first APP member.
