About Melissa Sims, RN, BSN, CLNC, CNLCP, LCP-C, MCP-C

Legal Nurse Consultant | Life Care Planner | Paralegal

Bridging the Gap Between Medicine and Law

Hi, I’m Melissa Sims — a Registered Nurse, Certified Legal Nurse Consultant, and Life Care Planner based in Naples, Florida. My journey into legal nurse consulting wasn’t a straight line. It started in a law office as a receptionist and has evolved into a multifaceted career that now helps attorneys across Florida make sense of complex medical issues in litigation.

With over 20 years of paralegal experience and a strong clinical nursing background, I offer attorneys a rare dual perspective. Whether you’re evaluating a medical malpractice claim, preparing for trial, or building a life care plan for a catastrophic injury case, I bring medical clarity to legal complexity — and deliver the kind of support attorneys can count on.

My Path to Legal Nurse Consulting

I started my career in the legal field, quickly moving from receptionist to legal assistant, then earning my Paralegal Certificate and building my litigation experience at both plaintiff and defense firms. My work included time at Kline & Specter, Rawle & Henderson, and an in-house role with The Dow Chemical Company, where I supported national litigation strategy.

But my career took a pivotal turn when I returned to school to earn my Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). I was driven by a desire to combine legal strategy with medical understanding — and that’s exactly what I’ve done.

Since then, I’ve worked in clinical settings including:

Progressive Care Units (PCU)
Medical-Surgical Nursing
Clinical Research
Insurance Case Management
Endoscopy & Recovery
Addiction & Detox Services

Throughout my nursing career, I continued to serve as a contract nurse paralegal, refining my ability to review records, coordinate experts, and draft legal documents from a clinically informed perspective.

Credentials & Certifications

Registered Nurse — Licensed in Florida, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey
Certified Legal Nurse Consultant (CLNC)
Certified Nurse Life Care Planner (CNLCP, LCP-C)
Certified Medical Cost Projection Specialist (MCP-C)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Rutgers University
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology – Rutgers University
Paralegal Certificate – American Center for Technical Arts & Sciences

I also maintain current certifications in ACLS, PALS, and BLS.

Who I Serve

I work with plaintiff and defense attorneys across Florida — including major legal markets like Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, and Fort Myers. My services support law firms handling:

Medical Malpractice
Personal Injury
Nursing Home Negligence
Wrongful Death
Toxic Tort
Workers’ Compensation
Product Liability
Any case involving injury, illness, or healthcare

What Makes My Approach Different

Litigation Experience – I know how cases are built from intake to trial.
Clinical Insight – I understand how care should be delivered — and what happens when it isn’t.
Comprehensive Services – From medical record reviews to life care plans and cost projections
Professional Communication – I work independently and integrate seamlessly with legal teams
Objectivity and Accuracy – My work is grounded in evidence, not emotion

Let’s Work Together

Whether you’re reviewing a new case, preparing for trial, or need expert support to evaluate medical damages, I’m here to help. Let’s talk about how my experience can support your case.

Melissa Sims Legal Nurse Consultant LLC

Legal Nurse Consultant and Life Care Planner Serving Florida Attorneys

Melissa Sims provides legal nurse consulting and life care planning services for attorneys across Florida, including in Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, and Fort Myers. With dual expertise as a Registered Nurse and experienced paralegal, Melissa supports law firms handling medical malpractice, personal injury, wrongful death, nursing home negligence, and catastrophic injury litigation. Her services include medical record review, expert witness coordination, life care plans, medical cost projections, and medical bill audits — all delivered with clarity, professionalism, and clinical accuracy.