Melodye Dzamba
Georgetown
Summary
Diligent RN with background in patient care and nursing. Skilled in managing complex medical conditions and supporting patient recovery. Demonstrated expertise in critical thinking and effective communication.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Nurse Case Manager
Optum United
Remote
06.2025 - Current
- Ability to perform hospital inpatient clinical review. Collaborate effectively with integrated care teams. Manage Observation and Inpatient cases for discharge planning. Ability to read, analyze and interpret information in medical records and health plan documents. Decision-making based on regulatory requirements, policy and procedures, and current clinical guidelines. Effective knowledge of population health stratification. Demonstrates knowledge of functional patient care conference. Ability to utilize SBAR-structuring effective communication. Utilizes critical thinking skills, nursing judgement, and decision making skills.
Charge Nurse on Cardiac Tele floor
Ascension Seton Medical Center Williamson
03.2024 - 06.2025
- Identifies the procedures, processes, and patient care to be accomplished during the shift, as well as the resources that will be required to safely carry out the work of the unit. Distributes the work of the unit staff that makes the best use of available resources, taking into account the knowledge, skills, and abilities of those persons who are involved in the patient care process. Provides ongoing coordination of work and resources as necessary to meet changing requirements to patient care and work environment. Evaluates individual and collective outcomes of the patient care provided during the shift, adjusts assignments of resources as necessary to meet patient care standards. Reports changing needs and outcomes to the health care staff.
High Risk Inpatient Case Manager
United Optum Wellmed
11.2020 - 03.2024
- Ability to perform hospital inpatient clinical review. Collaborate effectively with integrated care teams. Manage Observation and Inpatient cases for discharge planning. Ability to read, analyze and interpret information in medical records and health plan documents. Decision-making based on regulatory requirements, policy and procedures, and current clinical guidelines. Effective knowledge of population health stratification. Demonstrates knowledge of functional patient care conference. Ability to utilize SBAR-structuring effective communication. Utilizes critical thinking skills, nursing judgement, and decision making skills.
RN Case Manager
Cedar Park Medical Center
Cedar Park, TX
11.2019 - 11.2020
- Managed comprehensive patient care plans, coordinating services across multidisciplinary teams.
- Assessed patient needs and developed individualized treatment strategies to enhance health outcomes.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted care plans based on ongoing evaluations and feedback.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities, requiring close monitoring and coordination of various healthcare services.
- Educated patients and families on available community resources, facilitating access to necessary support services.
Charge Nurse on Medial Surgical Unit
Cedar Park Regional Medical Center
Cedar Park, TX
05.2015 - 11.2019
- Identifies the procedures, processes, and patient care to be accomplished during the shift, as well as the resources that will be required to safely carry out the work of the unit. Distributes the work of the unit staff that makes the best use of available resources, taking into account the knowledge, skills, and abilities of those persons who are involved in the patient care process. Provides ongoing coordination of work and resources as necessary to meet changing requirements to patient care and work environment. Evaluates individual and collective outcomes of the patient care provided during the shift, adjusts assignments of resources as necessary to meet patient care standards. Reports changing needs and outcomes to the health care staff.
Cardiovascular Medical Surgical Unit
St. David’s South Austin Medical Center
Austin, TX
06.2014 - 07.2015
- Monitor, record, and report symptoms/changes in patients' conditions; Order, interpret and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify/ assess patient's condition; Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses/conditions; Monitor patients for changes in status/ indications of conditions such as sepsis or shock/ institute appropriate interventions; Collaborate with other health care professionals to develop/revise treatment plans based on identified needs/ assessment data; Provide post cardiac angiography care such as sheath removal/monitor and adjust critical drips per protocol/educate on post heart catheterization recover and lifestyle; Direct/supervise less-skilled nursing or healthcare personnel; Monitor patients' fluid intake/output to detect emerging problems such as fluid and electrolyte imbalances; Administer medications intravenously, injection, orally, through gastric tubes, or by other methods. Initiate quality improvement practices for unit/patient satisfaction.
68W Medic
U.S. Army
01.2005 - 01.2009
- Administer first aid treatment/life support care to sick/ injured in prehospital settings; perform emergency diagnostic/ treatment procedures, such as stomach suction, airway management, or heart monitoring; observe, record, and report patient's condition/ injury, the treatment provided, and reactions to drugs or treatment; assess nature/extent of illness/ injury to establish and prioritize medical procedures; operate equipment, such as EKGs, external defibrillators, or bag valve mask resuscitators, in advanced life support environments; maintain vehicles, medical and communication equipment; replenish first aid equipment/supplies.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Mary Hardin Baylor School of Nursing
Belton, TX05.2014
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Columbus State University
Columbus, GA07.2011
Skills
- Medication and IV administration
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Patient assessments
- Patient education and counseling
- Patient and family advocacy
- Clinical judgment
- Care planning
- Care plan development
- Family education
- Medication distribution
- Telemetry monitoring
- Patient evaluation
- Physical assessments
Certification
- Hospice volunteer. Medical simulation role play for nursing learning labs. Parent volunteer at child’s school. Entertain, converse and serve food at Cherokee County Mission. Killeen Heights Veterans Center
- AHA BLS
- ACLS
- Preceptor Certified
AWARDS/ORGANIZATIONS
Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses, Nurse Council, Pharmacy/Nurse committee, St. David’s Specialty Nurse Accelerated Program: Education on Med surge proficiency/knowledge, Alpha Chi National College Honor Society/ Sigma Theta Tau International, Honor Society of Nursing, Provost Honor Role/ Deans Honor Role
Timeline
RN Nurse Case Manager
Optum United
06.2025 - Current
Charge Nurse on Cardiac Tele floor
Ascension Seton Medical Center Williamson
03.2024 - 06.2025
High Risk Inpatient Case Manager
United Optum Wellmed
11.2020 - 03.2024
RN Case Manager
Cedar Park Medical Center
11.2019 - 11.2020
Charge Nurse on Medial Surgical Unit
Cedar Park Regional Medical Center
05.2015 - 11.2019
Cardiovascular Medical Surgical Unit
St. David’s South Austin Medical Center
06.2014 - 07.2015
68W Medic
U.S. Army
01.2005 - 01.2009
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Columbus State University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing -
University of Mary Hardin Baylor School of Nursing