Danaliz Nunez
Paterson
Summary
Motivated Telemetry Nurse offering focused care to patients in challenging environments. Supporting patients and families through education, active listening, and dynamic interpersonal skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
St Josephs Health
Wayne
10.2025 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as per physician orders and protocols.
- Monitored patient vitals and reported changes to medical team promptly.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge instructions.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards and infection control procedures consistently.
- Assisted in coordinating patient admissions, transfers, and discharges efficiently.
- Documented patient assessments, interventions, and responses accurately in electronic records.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Monitored patient vital signs and telemetry data for early detection of complications.
- Educated patients and families on cardiac conditions and telemetry procedures.
- Assisted in interpreting cardiac rhythms and identifying abnormalities.
Registration Financial Representative/ Emergency Department
St Joseph’s Health
Paterson
08.2023 - 10.2025
- Greeted and registered patients in a fast-paced emergency department setting, ensuring accurate and timely completion of all required information.
- Collected and verified patient demographic and insurance information, obtaining signatures for consent forms and financial responsibility.
- Managed patient flow by directing individuals to the appropriate areas and providing clear instructions on next steps.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, medical staff, and insurance representatives to resolve any registration or billing issues.
- Input and maintained accurate patient data in electronic health record (EHR) systems, ensuring HIPAA compliance.
- Assisted with insurance verification and pre-authorizations for medical services, ensuring timely approvals.
- Coordinated with medical and administrative teams to ensure smooth patient transitions through the emergency department process.
- Processed payments and copayments, balancing cash register and preparing daily financial reports.
- Responded to urgent inquiries, providing critical information and support in a high-pressure environment.
- Contributed to team efforts by maintaining a positive and professional demeanor in stressful, high-volume situations.
Registration Financial Representative/ Precert Inpatient Admission
St Joseph’s Health
Paterson
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Coordinated the inpatient admission process, ensuring timely and accurate registration of patients entering the hospital for procedures and treatments.
- Verified insurance coverage, obtained pre-certifications, and ensured medical necessity for inpatient services, preventing denials and delays in patient care.
- Communicated with insurance companies to obtain authorizations and resolve any issues related to inpatient admission, ensuring compliance with insurance guidelines.
- Collected and verified patient demographic information, financial details, and insurance data at the point of admission, ensuring HIPAA compliance and accuracy.
- Processed patient information into the electronic health record (EHR) system, updating patient statuses and facilitating smooth patient transitions into care.
- Collaborated with medical, nursing, and administrative teams to coordinate admissions, expedite care, and support clinical workflows.
- Educated patients and family members regarding financial responsibility, insurance coverage, and the admissions process.
- Managed high-volume calls, providing clear, concise, and accurate information regarding patient financials, admissions, and insurance processes.
- Ensured all documentation was completed accurately, meeting hospital standards and supporting insurance billing and reimbursement processes.
- Assisted in preparing and submitting necessary paperwork for inpatient admissions, ensuring smooth transitions from registration to treatment.
Medical Biller
North Jersey Orthopedic
Englewood
06.2021 - 12.2022
- Produce, distribute, and track more than 600 monthly invoices.
- Work effectively with medical payers such as Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurances.
- Identify, research and resolve billing variances to maintain system accuracy and currency.
- Contact up to 20 patients per week with past due accounts to formulate payment plans.
- Analyze complex explanation of benefits forms to verify correct billing of insurance carriers.
- Prepare billing statements for patients and verified correct diagnostic coding.
- Manage efficient cash flow reporting, post cash receipts and analyze chargebacks.
- Submit electronic and paper claims to several insurance companies to collect medical payments.
- Develop positive relationships with clients, payer representatives, and colleagues.
- Maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations and company policy.
- Escalate risks/issues to management as needed.
- Provide month end reports of financial results to the practices.
- Manage client accounts receivable, including analyzing by category and by payer and offer strategic solutions to reduce time in aging.
Medical Receptionist
North Jersey Orthopedic
Englewood
07.2020 - 06.2021
- Facilitated daily administrative functions, including customer service, and patient scheduling.
- Collected patient co-payments and recorded payment transactions.
- Obtained third-party payer authorization for services.
- Handled inquiries, explained procedures and made new and follow-up appointments.
- Entered patient information into database using EHR.
- Answered all incoming phone calls to the office and directed them accordingly.
- Worked with the Physicians to create efficient office operations.
- Maintained records and made daily cash deposit as assigned.
- Kept patients, technologists and/or manager informed regarding patient flow.
- Provided and collected all necessary HIPAA documentation to patients.
- Accurately performed scheduling tasks when necessary.
- Scheduled appointments and maintained and updated appointment calendars.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Pre-Licensure, Concentration in Care Coordination and Transition Management
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ11.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Bloomfield College
Bloomfield, NJ05.2022
Associates of Arts -
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Teaneck, NJ05.2018
Diploma -
Eastside High School
Paterson, NJ06.2016
Skills
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Vital Signs
- Medical Terminology
- Electronic Health Records Software- Allscripts
- Clinical assessment
- Patient care
- Telemetry monitoring
- Electronic Health Records Software- Cerner
- Electronic Health Records Software- Epic Systems
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Outlook
Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS), American Heart Association, 06/12/23
- Adult Mental Health First Aid USA, National Council for Mental Wellbeing, 11/01/24
- Youth Mental Health First Aid USA, National Council for Mental Wellbeing, 01/27/25
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse
St Josephs Health
10.2025 - Current
Registration Financial Representative/ Emergency Department
St Joseph’s Health
08.2023 - 10.2025
Registration Financial Representative/ Precert Inpatient Admission
St Joseph’s Health
01.2023 - 08.2023
Medical Biller
North Jersey Orthopedic
06.2021 - 12.2022
Medical Receptionist
North Jersey Orthopedic
07.2020 - 06.2021
Master of Science - Nursing Pre-Licensure, Concentration in Care Coordination and Transition Management
Montclair State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Bloomfield College
Associates of Arts -
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Diploma -
Eastside High School