Clinical Leadership

MELISSA CARLSON, RN, BSN Founder

Founder, Heart & Anchor Nursing Care

Melissa provides clinical leadership and operational oversight for all concierge nursing services, ensuring care plans are evidence-based, coordinated across providers, and aligned with each client’s long-term medical goals. She bridges the gap between hospital discharge and sustainable care at home, where families are most vulnerable.

With over a decade of experience across acute care, private duty nursing, assisted living, and post-acute transitions, she specializes in preventing the breakdowns that happen after hospital discharge and during complex care at home.

Her background includes:

• Surgical acute care with complex discharge planning and post-operative recovery.

• Home care and private duty nursing for adults managing chronic and advanced conditions

• Assisted living and transitional care environments supporting aging clients and family caregivers

•Care Coordination with physicians, specialists, therapists, and community resources to maintain continuity of care

As Clinical Director, Melissa leads the development of individualized care strategies and oversees a growing team of nurses delivering in-home and remote concierge services. Her leadership model is built on continuity, advocacy, and real-world clinical judgment that keeps clients safe, stable, and supported at home.


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