Carmella Fullenwider was born and raised in Idaho. She discovered a love for healthcare as a Certified Nursing Assistant and began her nursing education in Ontario, OR. After working for many years as a Critical Care nurse in many different facilities, she began her Master’s program for Nurse Practitioner. She has a focus on cardiovascular health, chronic illness, and preventive health care for adults, having graduated from Spring Arbor University in early 2024. She is excited by the prospect of helping manage daily healthcare for her patients, with a deep understanding of patient-caregiver relationships, education, preventive medicine, and disease interactions, backed by 20 years of direct patient care experience.

Carmella has been happily married for 30 years, has 3 children, 5 grandchildren and two dogs. She enjoys the beauty and variety that the Pacific Northwest has to offer and is excited to be returning to the Central Oregon area after having lived there for several years as an RN. She and her husband enjoy exploring the variety of landscapes available, photographing wildlife, fishing, hiking, camping, and overlanding.