Open To Work
Melissa L. Davis
Berlin,MD
Summary
Experienced RN Case Manager skilled in patient assessments and care plan development. Enhances patient outcomes through effective communication and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proficient in electronic health records and dedicated to compliance with healthcare regulations while providing compassionate care.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Delegating Nurse and Case Manager
BayShore Services
Salisbury, MD
11.2025 - Current
- Managed care and support for adults with intellectual, emotional, and physical disabilities in residential homes, ensuring adherence to care plans and enhancing quality of life.
- Delegated tasks to and supervised medication technicians, ensuring safe medication administration and compliance with healthcare protocols.
RN Case Manager
Stella Maris Home Health
05.2023 - Current
- Delivered wound care, conducted Oasis assessments, and managed health care needs, including diabetes and hypertension, in collaboration with physicians to optimize patient outcomes.
- Coordinated patient care plans with healthcare providers and family members.
- Assessed patient needs and developed individualized care strategies.
- Managed case documentation using electronic health record systems.
- Provided personalized home care services, addressing unique medical requirements to enhance patient well-being.
RN Travel Assignment
Supplemental Healthcare
Garland, Texas
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Provided patient care in diverse clinical settings across various units.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create comprehensive care plans.
- Educated clients on disease processes, developing tailored discharge plans to promote recovery.
- Provided home health services to clients in Northern Dallas.
Case Manager
Bayada Home Health Care
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Delivered case management services to assist residents with medical and educational challenges, enhancing their quality of life.
- Assessed client needs and developed individualized care plans.
- Coordinated services among healthcare providers and family members.
- Monitored client progress and adjusted care plans.
- Enhanced quality of life for residents in assisted living by fostering a supportive community environment.
Contracted RN
Supplemental Healthcare
Baltimore, USA
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Contracted twice to provide Home Health to clients in the Baltimore, MD communities under Home Centrist Healthcare.
- Managed case load of clients with diverse morbidity, ensuring tailored care and support in the community.
- Established Oasis documentation processes, enhancing Medicare compliance and improving client care delivery.
Case Manager
Tidelands Wound Healing Center
Murrells Inlet, SC
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Assessed client needs and developed personalized care plans.
- Coordinated referrals to community healthcare workers, physicians, medical testing sites, hyperbaric treatments, and managed overall healthcare in collaboration with primary physicians.
- Coordinated services among healthcare providers and family members.
- Monitored client progress and adjusted care plans.
- Ensured effective management of non-healing wounds for patients from various backgrounds.
RN Case Manager
Medical Services of America/INCARE Home Health
Myrtle Beach, SC
06.2018 - 12.2020
- Oversaw wound care management and performed Oasis assessments, ensuring comprehensive care for patients with diabetes and hypertension.
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams for optimal outcomes.
- Developed individualized treatment strategies in collaboration with healthcare providers.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to determine patient needs and preferences.
- Delivered personalized home care services to diverse patients, addressing individual medical needs and enhancing quality of life.
RN Case Manager
Liberty Home Health Care
Myrtle Beach, SC
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Assessed patient needs and developed individualized care strategies.
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted care plans accordingly.
- Provided nursing services to diverse patients with chronic diseases (CRF, COPD, CHF, DM) and post-surgical patients with wounds and incisions, ensuring holistic care and support.
RN Case Manager
Bayada Home Health Care
Baltimore, MD
04.2015 - 08.2017
- Provided direct patient care to home-bound patients in assisted living residences in Baltimore County and City, collaborating with physicians to enhance patient outcomes.
- Conducted assessments and delivered wound care while ensuring adherence to Oasis regulations for Medicare and various private insurances.
- Ensured compliance with regulations by utilizing Oasis documentation effectively.
Case Management
Johns Hopkins Home Care Group
Baltimore, MD
01.2014 - 02.2015
- Provided case management services for clients who required assistance accessing medical care, housing, employment.
- Provided direct patient care and coordinated case management for homebound patients in Baltimore County and City, ensuring adherence to physician guidelines.
- Administered IV therapy and wound care while utilizing Oasis documentation and adhering to Medicare and private insurance regulations.
- Assessed current policies and procedures related to case management services and proposed modifications.
- Attended professional development seminars related to case management practices.
Home Health Nurse
Med star Visiting Nurses
Baltimore, MD
08.2011 - 12.2013
- Delivered direct patient care and managed cases for homebound patients in Baltimore County and City, collaborating closely with physicians.
- Administered IV therapy and wound care while ensuring compliance with Oasis documentation and Medicare regulations, alongside various private insurances.
- Administered medications and treatments in patients' homes. Ensuring adherence to prescribed care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare teams.
- Educated patients and families on care plans and health management.
Home Health Nurse
Celtic Health Care
Owings Mills, MD
06.2010 - 06.2011
- Provided direct nursing care and case management to home bound patients in Baltimore County, ensuring adherence to physician directives.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments according to physician orders.
- Monitored patient vital signs and documented health changes accurately.
- Delivered compassionate, personalized care to patients in home settings.
- Documented patient information using Oasis, maintaining compliance with Medicare and private insurance regulations.
Home Health/Public Health Nurse
Baltimore County Home Health
Baltimore, MD
02.2004 - 06.2010
- Delivered direct nursing care to patients in Baltimore County homes, coordinating all disciplines for comprehensive patient care.
- Coordinated care plans with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and health promotion strategies.
- Administered immunizations and health screenings for diverse patient populations.
- Applied Oasis documentation to maintain adherence to Medicare and Medicaid regulations.
Home Health Nurse
UC/ST. Joseph/s Home Care (now known as Amedysis)
White Marsh, MD
08.2002 - 01.2004
- Provided skilled nursing care to patients in their homes.
- Delivered personalized nursing care to patients in home settings, ensuring comfort and adherence to care plans.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses.
- Coordinated with families to discuss care plans and needs.
Staff Nurse
Good Samaritan Hospital
Baltimore, MD
02.2001 - 08.2002
- Delivered skilled care to medical, surgical, and renal patients, facilitating peritoneal dialysis and educating patients on self-management.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop care plans for patients.
- Provided direct patient care in various departments of the hospital.
Home Health Nurse
Diversified Health Services (now known as Bayada Nurses)
Baltimore, MD
09.2001 - 02.2002
- Provided direct nursing care to diverse home patients, emphasizing wound care, patient education, emotional support, advocacy, and IV therapy to enhance quality of life.
- Assessed patient health needs and developed care plans collaboratively.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients in home settings.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and medication use.
School Nurse
ALMS Heritage Academy
Baltimore, MD
08.1996 - 02.2001
- Maintained school health records and screened students for admission to comply with health requirements, responded to emergency situations to safeguard student well-being, and provided health and hygiene education to promote healthy behaviors among students and staff.
- Administered first aid and medication to students in a timely manner.
- Conducted health screenings and assessments for students regularly.
- Developed health education programs to promote wellness among students.
Home Health Nurse
Bay Area Health Care (merged with Visiting Nurses Assoc.)
Baltimore, MD
01.1995 - 06.1999
- Provided direct nursing care and case management for diverse patient populations, including chemotherapy administration, triage, transplant patient care, and on-call assessments.
- Educated patients and families on care plans and health management strategies.
- Delivered prescribed medications and treatments to maintain patient health.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
Oncology Nurse
The Union Memorial Oncology Center
Baltimore, MD
03.1993 - 01.1995
- Administered chemotherapy and supportive care to oncology patients.
- Led inpatient and outpatient hematology oncology departments, overseeing phlebotomy, chemotherapy, and IV therapy, focusing on optimizing venous access device usage.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Educated patients on treatment plans and potential side effects.
Education
CPR certification -
02-2023
Associate of Arts - Science
Towson State College
Towson, Md06-1995
Diploma Registered Nurse -
Union Memorial Hospital School of Nursing
05-1988
Liberal Arts -
Emmanuel College
Franklin Springs, Georgia05-1985
Some College (No Degree) - working toward a secondary degree in education
Liberty University Online
Lynchburg, VASkills
- Care Coordination
- Case management
- Patient assessment
- Direct nursing care
- Medication management
- Treatment Planning
- Care plan development
- Patient evaluations
- Patient education
- Health education
- Emergency procedures
- Electronic health records
- Charting documentation
- Medical records management
- Patient relations
- Patient support
- Home visits
- Safe Patient Handling
- Policy compliance
- Regulatory compliance
- Data collection
- Documenting vitals
- Microsoft Word
- Appointment scheduling
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Team coordination
- Strong clinical judgment
- Effective communication
- Preventive health
- Patient assessments
- Documenting vitals
Seminars Continuing Education
- Certification in Oncology, 1994 - 1998
- Administration of Chemotherapeutic Agents, 1993, Union Memorial Hospital
- I.V. Therapy Certification, 1993, Union Memorial Hospital
- PICC Line Insertion, 1995, 10.5
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeContract WorkLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridSalary Range
$85000/yr - $200000/yrTimeline
RN Delegating Nurse and Case Manager
BayShore Services
11.2025 - Current
RN Case Manager
Stella Maris Home Health
05.2023 - Current
RN Travel Assignment
Supplemental Healthcare
01.2023 - 05.2023
Case Manager
Bayada Home Health Care
01.2022 - 01.2023
Contracted RN
Supplemental Healthcare
07.2021 - 12.2021
Case Manager
Tidelands Wound Healing Center
01.2021 - 07.2021
RN Case Manager
Medical Services of America/INCARE Home Health
06.2018 - 12.2020
RN Case Manager
Liberty Home Health Care
09.2017 - 06.2018
RN Case Manager
Bayada Home Health Care
04.2015 - 08.2017
Case Management
Johns Hopkins Home Care Group
01.2014 - 02.2015
Home Health Nurse
Med star Visiting Nurses
08.2011 - 12.2013
Home Health Nurse
Celtic Health Care
06.2010 - 06.2011
Home Health/Public Health Nurse
Baltimore County Home Health
02.2004 - 06.2010
Home Health Nurse
UC/ST. Joseph/s Home Care (now known as Amedysis)
08.2002 - 01.2004
Home Health Nurse
Diversified Health Services (now known as Bayada Nurses)
09.2001 - 02.2002
Staff Nurse
Good Samaritan Hospital
02.2001 - 08.2002
School Nurse
ALMS Heritage Academy
08.1996 - 02.2001
Home Health Nurse
Bay Area Health Care (merged with Visiting Nurses Assoc.)
01.1995 - 06.1999
Oncology Nurse
The Union Memorial Oncology Center
03.1993 - 01.1995
CPR certification -
Associate of Arts - Science
Towson State College
Diploma Registered Nurse -
Union Memorial Hospital School of Nursing
Liberal Arts -
Emmanuel College
Some College (No Degree) - working toward a secondary degree in education
Liberty University Online