Janet Melanson
Port Charlotte,FL
Summary
Compassionate nursing professional with 8+ years of practical nursing experience and 20+ years in healthcare. Experienced in home health, rehabilitation, neurology, long-term care, wound management, IV therapy, patient education, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Recognized for strong clinical judgment, leadership, patient advocacy, and delivering safe, patient-centered care.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Life Care Center
Punta Gorda, FL
05.2025 - Current
- Provide direct patient care in a long-term care/rehabilitation setting with focus on safety and quality outcomes
- Administer medications, perform treatments, and monitor for changes in condition
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to support individualized care plans
- Prioritize care for multiple patients while maintaining accuracy and efficiency
LPN
Amedisys Home Health
Port Charlotte, FL
08.2021 - 05.2025
- Deliver skilled nursing care including wound care, catheter management, and medication administration
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments and communicate changes to providers
- Educate patients and families on disease processes, medications, and self-care
- Support continuity of care and reduce hospital readmissions
LPN
Neurology PA
Port Charlotte, FL
05.2019 - 08.2021
- Administer IV therapy and medications in an outpatient specialty setting
- Conduct neurological assessments and report findings to provider
- Coordinate referrals and assist with patient care planning
- Maintain accurate documentation and HIPAA compliance
LPN
Solaris Healthcare
Port Charlotte, FL
08.2018 - 05.2019
- Provided direct patient care including medication administration and ADL support
- Monitored patient conditions and responded to acute changes
- Maintained infection control standards and patient safety protocols
Medical Assistant
Digestive Health Specialists
Chelmsford, MA
01.2006 - 11.2014
- Assisted providers with direct patient care, including obtaining vital signs and preparing patients for exams
- Educated patients on pre-procedure and post-procedure instructions (e.g., colonoscopy and endoscopy prep) to ensure compliance and safety
- Performed specialized diagnostic testing, including lactose intolerance and Helicobacter pylori infection breath tests
- Assisted with and monitored patients undergoing capsule endoscopy procedures
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - RN
Galen College of Nursing
Sarasota, FL06-2026
Practical Nursing Program - LPN
Charlotte Technical College
Port Charlotte, FL12-2017
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Compassionate care
- Clinical documentation
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Florida (Expires July 2027)
- BLS Certification (Expires April 2027)
- IV Certification
Timeline
LPN
Life Care Center
05.2025 - Current
LPN
Amedisys Home Health
08.2021 - 05.2025
LPN
Neurology PA
05.2019 - 08.2021
LPN
Solaris Healthcare
08.2018 - 05.2019
Medical Assistant
Digestive Health Specialists
01.2006 - 11.2014
Associate Degree in Nursing - RN
Galen College of Nursing
Practical Nursing Program - LPN
Charlotte Technical College