Michelle R. Killian, MSN, AGACNP-BC

Michelle Killian, MSN, BSN, AGNP, is a dedicated Adult-Geriatric Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience in long-term care and palliative services. Since becoming a nurse practitioner in 2020, Michelle has focused on providing comprehensive care to older adults, emphasizing early identification of acute changes in residents’ conditions to prevent complications, reduce suffering, and improve quality of life. She is committed to evidence-based practice and patient-centered care, ensuring that residents receive timely and appropriate interventions.

Michelle earned her Master of Science in Geriatric Nursing from Walden University and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from St. Elizabeth’s School of Nursing in Lafayette, Indiana, in 2015. She has held clinical roles at MPAC Healthcare, Anew Palliative Care, and Village Medical, where she provided care in long-term care (LTC), skilled nursing, assisted living, and memory care units. Currently, she provides advanced nursing care at Waterford Place Long-Term Care in Kokomo, Indiana, where she continues to support resident health, manage chronic illnesses, and implement advanced care planning strategies.

In addition to her clinical practice, Michelle is actively engaged in the professional nursing community. She has been published in journals including the Geriatric Journal of Medicine and American Nurses, reflecting her commitment to advancing knowledge in gerontology and palliative care. Michelle is also actively seeking preceptorship opportunities to mentor the next generation of nurse practitioners while continuing to develop her clinical expertise and contribute to improving outcomes for older adult populations.

• Walden University - MSN
• St. Elizabeth School of Nursing - BSN

• American Nurses Credentialing Center
• American Nurses Association
• Gerontological Advanced Practice Nurses Association