Advisory Board

Jean Adams, PhD, CS, CRNI
Associate Consultant & Advisory Board Member

Dr. Adams has twenty-five years of experience in infusion therapy in acute care, home care, management, education, and consulting. She is certified in infusion nursing by the Infusion Nurses Credentialing Corporation and is also board certified as a clinical specialist in Medical Surgical Nursing by the American Nurses Credentialing Corporation. She holds a baccalaureate degree in nursing from Medical College of Georgia; a masters degree in science with a major in nursing from Georgia State University, and a doctorate of philosophy degree from Georgia State University.

Currently, Dr. Adams is a nursing consultant with concentration in nursing research and education. She is listed in Who's Who in American Nursing and is the recipient of research grants. She is a member of Sigma Theta Tau, INS and NAVAN.

Michelle Franklin, BSN, CRNI
Associate Consultant & Advisory Board Member

Michelle Franklin has worked in the healthcare field for over 20 years. She is an administrative clinical professional well regarded for her expertise in the healthcare industry.

As a nurse consultant, Michelle has traveled nationwide presenting programs on specialized IV devices to assist nurses in risk prevention. She has also served as an expert witness giving testimony for both plaintiff and defense, provided project management for newly developed programs, and consulted in all areas of intravenous therapy. As Quality/Risk Management Coordinator for a local acute care facility her responsibilities included utilizing clinical comparative data to identify emerging issues and trends, ensuring compliance with JCAHO and other external agency standards, managing projects and facilitating performance improvement teams, as well as developing and implementing a hospital-wide patient safety program aimed at reducing risk.

Michelle also has experience as an IV Therapist, Education Specialist, Director of Nursing, and Staff Nurse. As a Staff Nurse, she planned and implemented care for babies in the level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for a large metropolitan hospital. She received her BSN from the University of Illinois, Associate of Science-Nursing from Manatee Community College, Associate of Arts-Liberal Arts from the University of Florida, and MBA from Belmont University. Certifications include Certified IV Nurse (CRNI), PICC Instructor and BLS Instructor Trainer.

Lee Melvin, CRNI
Associate Consultant & Advisory Board Member

Lee Melvin is an infusion therapy clinician with a strong background in Midline & PICC placement and management. As an Infusion Knowledge Instructor, he contributes information on current trends, legislative issues, and advancements in infusion technology. His 19 years of nursing experience include hospital, long-term care, and product, manufacturer, and device inservice coordination.

Lee has served as a member of the N.C.O.E. for National Infusion Nurses Society, and has presented educational offerings on Infusion Therapy at local, state and national conferences. Lee is a skilled, proficient clinician, with an excellent reputation.

Florette Redmond, R.Ph.
Associate Consultant & Advisory Board Member

Florette Redmond received her B.S. in Pharmacy from the University of Florida. She has nine years of experience in hospital pharmacy and seven years of experience in home infusion therapy, holding positions from clinical staff to director. She has served as an Administrator for the certified and licensed agencies for two home health care branches.

Florette currently practices as a Consultant and works part time in a local hospital. She is a member of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, the Maine Society of Health-System Pharmacists, the Florida Society of Health-System Pharmacists, and the Florida Pharmacy Association.