Shelly Melendez
Lake Mary,FL
Summary
Experienced Home Health Registered Nurse skilled in OASIS documentation, wound and drain management, IV antibiotic therapy, oxygen therapy, and chronic disease management. Strong educator and patient advocate with a focus on safety, infection prevention, and continuity of care.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Nurse
Concierge Home Care
Lake Mary, FL
09.2024 - Current
- Delivered skilled nursing care to medically complex patients in the home setting, including wound care (wound VACs, surgical sites, drains), IV antibiotic therapy via PICC/midline, oxygen therapy, and PleurX drainage.
- Completed OASIS assessments, reassessments, and accurate clinical documentation in compliance with Medicare and agency standards.
- Provided patient and caregiver education on wound care, signs of infection, medication management and administration (including insulin), pressure injury prevention, disease processes, oxygen safety, and home safety.
- Managed care for patients with fall risk, unsteady gait, CHF, COPD, AKI, Parkinson’s disease, osteomyelitis, lymphedema, and post-surgical conditions.
- Coordinated care with physicians, wound care specialists, infusion services, and interdisciplinary teams to support safe transitions from hospital to home.
- Assessed home environments and implemented fall prevention and safety strategies to reduce readmissions.
- Demonstrated strong patient advocacy, including managing refusals of care and ensuring informed decision-making.
Registered Nurse
Halifax Health- Brooks Rehabilitation
Daytona Beach, FL
12.2023 - 03.2024
- Comprehensive patient assessment & reassessment
- Post-acute and rehabilitation care planning
- Mobility assistance, gait training support, transfer techniques
- Fall risk assessment & prevention strategies
- Pain management & monitoring
- Wound care & pressure injury prevention
- Medication administration & reconciliation
- Chronic disease management (CHF, COPD, diabetes, neurological conditions)
- Patient & caregiver education for self-management and independence
- ADL assistance & functional status monitoring
- Collaboration with PT, OT, SLP, and interdisciplinary teams
- Discharge planning & safe transition of care
- Cognitive status assessment & support
- Documentation in accordance with regulatory standards
Trauma ER Registered Nurse
HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital
11.2022 - 11.2023
- Rapid patient assessment & primary/secondary trauma surveys
- Airway, breathing, circulation (ABC) management
- Cardiac monitoring & EKG interpretation
- IV insertion, large-bore access, blood draws
- Wound care, laceration repair assistance, bleeding control
- Trauma resuscitation & emergency response
- Medication administration (IV/IM/PO)
- Pain management & sedation monitoring
- Splinting, immobilization, fracture care
- Stroke & chest pain protocols
- Code Blue participation & BLS/ACLS
- Triage & prioritization in high-acuity settings
- Patient stabilization & transfer coordination
- Accurate, timely emergency documentation
Medical Assistant
Dr. Carlos Domiguez
Deltona, FL
02.2019 - 12.2019
- Vital signs measurement & patient intake
- EKG performance
- Phlebotomy & specimen collection
- Medication administration (per scope)
- Wound care & dressing changes
- Injections (IM, SubQ)
- Point-of-care testing (glucose, urinalysis)
- Assisting with minor procedures
- Infection control & sterile technique
Medical Assistant
Advance Family Practice
Orlando, FL
05.2018 - 02.2019
- Vital signs measurement & patient intake
- EKG performance
- Phlebotomy & specimen collection
- Medication administration (per scope)
- Wound care & dressing changes
- Injections (IM, SubQ)
- Point-of-care testing (glucose, urinalysis)
- Assisting with minor procedures
- Infection control & sterile technique
Patient Registration Specialist
Advent health Fish-Memorial
Orange City, FL
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Patient intake and bedside registration in emergency settings
- Verification of patient demographics & insurance information
- Medical insurance verification and eligibility checks
- Accurate data entry in EHR/registration systems
- Collection of copays and required documentation
- HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality
- Managing high-volume, fast-paced ER workflows
- Professional communication with patients and families under stress
- Coordination with clinical staff for patient flow
- Handling emergency admissions and transfers
- Problem-solving and de-escalation techniques
- Multitasking and prioritization in high-acuity environments
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
Daytona Beach, FL05.2022
Diploma - Medical Assisting
Cambridge Institute of Allied Health And Technology
Altamonte Springs, FL05.2018
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Medication administration
- Care plan adherence
- Regulatory compliance
Certification
- FL RN License #9610215
Timeline
Home Health Nurse
Concierge Home Care
09.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Halifax Health- Brooks Rehabilitation
12.2023 - 03.2024
Trauma ER Registered Nurse
HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital
11.2022 - 11.2023
Medical Assistant
Dr. Carlos Domiguez
02.2019 - 12.2019
Medical Assistant
Advance Family Practice
05.2018 - 02.2019
Patient Registration Specialist
Advent health Fish-Memorial
01.2016 - 12.2017
Diploma - Medical Assisting
Cambridge Institute of Allied Health And Technology
Associate of Science - Nursing
Keiser University