Danajah K. Fleming
Atlanta
Summary
Detail-oriented Registered Nurse (BSN) with expertise in Utilization Management and Case Management within high-acuity environments. Skilled in utilization review, medical necessity determination, and interdisciplinary care coordination. Experienced in applying evidence-based criteria to optimize resource utilization and enhance patient outcomes. Collaborative approach with multidisciplinary teams and proficiency in Epic EMR to support effective clinical documentation and patient advocacy.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Rhode Island Hospital
Providence
03.2026 - Current
- Provided care for critically ill neurological and trauma patients in a Level I Trauma Center.
- Collaborated with physicians, case managers, pharmacists, respiratory therapists, rehabilitation specialists, and social workers to coordinate comprehensive care.
- Assisted with discharge planning and transitions to rehabilitation, skilled nursing facilities, long-term acute care hospitals, and home.
- Educated patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions.
- Maintained comprehensive clinical documentation using Epic EMR.
- Prioritized care for high-acuity patients while promoting patient safety and quality outcomes.
Travel RN
Weill Cornell Medical Center
New York
12.2025 - 02.2026
- Delivered high-acuity ICU care involving ventilatory support, hemodynamic monitoring, and complex medication management.
- Streamlined electronic documentation in Epic EMR to ensure accurate and timely patient records.
- Exercised analytical decision-making to navigate critical care situations effectively.
Utilization Management Registered Nurse
Emory Healthcare
Atlanta
08.2025 - 02.2026
- Performed utilization reviews for inpatient admissions, observation status, and continued stays to ensure medical necessity and appropriate level of care.
- Applied InterQual and MCG criteria to support utilization management decisions.
- Collaborated with physicians, case managers, social workers, and multidisciplinary teams to facilitate efficient patient progression.
- Coordinated insurance authorizations, concurrent reviews, denials, and appeals to facilitate appropriate patient care.
- Reviewed clinical documentation to ensure accurate reimbursement and regulatory compliance.
- Identified and implemented strategies to optimize resource utilization while ensuring high-quality patient care.
- Participated in interdisciplinary rounds to support discharge planning and transitions of care.
- Maintained precise documentation in Epic, ensuring compliance with CMS and Joint Commission standards.
Travel RN
Jersey Shore Medical Center
Neptune
09.2025 - 12.2025
- Managed critically ill adult ICU patients, adapting care strategies to rapidly changing clinical conditions.
- Facilitated coordinated care delivery by communicating effectively with providers, patients, and families.
- Ensured compliance with patient safety standards through meticulous documentation and quality control.
Registered Nurse – Neuroscience ICU
Emory Healthcare
Atlanta
07.2022 - 08.2025
- Provided critical care to patients with complex neurological conditions such as traumatic brain injuries, strokes, spinal cord injuries, neurosurgical interventions, and seizures
- Participated in multidisciplinary rounds, enhancing coordination of individualized care plans.
- Performed frequent neuro assessments and monitored ICP, EVDs, and ventilators.
- Coordinated care with physicians, therapists, and pharmacists, ensuring optimal patient outcomes across disciplines.
- Provided education and support to patients and families, facilitating continuity of care during transitions.
- Provided patient and family education while supporting continuity of care.
- Provided education and support to patients
- Maintained timely and accurate documentation in Epic.
Travel Nurse
Aya Healthcare
Belleville
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Delivered high-acuity nursing care to critically ill adult patients in Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU)
- Monitored and interpreted vital signs, ECGs, and lab results; managed ventilators, drips, and other life-sustaining equipment to ensure patient stability
- Administer medications, IV therapies, and blood products per physician orders and protocols
- Conducted frequent patient assessments and responded swiftly to changes in condition or medical emergencies
Education
Associates - Health Science
Middlesex County College
Edison, New JerseyBachelor of Science - Nursing
South College Atlanta
Atlanta, GeorgiaSkills
- Critical care nursing
- Patient assessment
- Neuro assessment
- Stroke protocols (NIHSS)
- ICP monitoring
- Mechanical ventilation
- Seizure precautions
- Trauma management
- Interdisciplinary teamwork
- Critical thinking
Licensures Certifications
- Registered Professional Nurse (RN)
- Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), 03/22
- American Heart Association CPR and AED BLS certified, 06/27
- LVAD Certified
Timeline
Rhode Island Hospital
03.2026 - Current
Travel RN
Weill Cornell Medical Center
12.2025 - 02.2026
Travel RN
Jersey Shore Medical Center
09.2025 - 12.2025
Utilization Management Registered Nurse
Emory Healthcare
08.2025 - 02.2026
Travel Nurse
Aya Healthcare
01.2024 - 04.2024
Registered Nurse – Neuroscience ICU
Emory Healthcare
07.2022 - 08.2025
Associates - Health Science
Middlesex County College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South College Atlanta