Danielle Oakes
Carlisle,PA
Summary
Clinical nurse practitioner with over 20 years experience in chronic disease management and palliative/hospice care prepared for advanced clinical roles. Proven track record of delivering patient care with precision and empathy. Strong background in diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient education. Excellent collaborator in multidisciplinary teams, adaptable to evolving healthcare needs. Adept at implementing best practices, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical CRNP
UPMC Urology
Carlisle, PA
05.2024 - Current
- One of 2 general urology clinical providers
- Superuser Bridge Clinician for Epic transition in September 2025
- Assisted with precepting of newly hired clinical nurse practitioner
Adjunct Professor
Messiah University
Mechanicsburg, PA
09.2012 - Current
- Clinical instructor for BSN junior and senior community and public health nursing courses
- Clinical instructor for several DNP clinical courses
- Primary instructor for DNP/FNP Advanced Physical Assessment and Advanced Family Nursing Practice of Older Adults
Clinical CRNP
Residential Home Health and Hospice
Mechanicsburg, PA
10.2022 - 01.2024
- Clinical provider for approximately 140 hospice patients
- Member of IDG team
- Lead Clinician for new Palliative Program in area
- Part of Leadership Team for Clinical Education for three state NP and Journey Programs
- Preceptor for hospice and palliative NPs
Clinical CRNP
ProMedica Heartland Hospice
Carlisle, PA
11.2021 - 10.2022
- Lead clinical provider for approximately 110 hospice patients
- Active member of IDT team
- Part of Leadership Team for Clinical Education
- Part of Leadership Team for Quality Improvement
- Preceptor for hospice and palliative NPs
Longitudinal Clinical Provider/CRNP
Landmark Health
Harrisburg, PA
12.2020 - 10.2021
- One of 4 clinical longitudinal clinical providers focusing on in-home/urgent care of complex, chronic patients through collaboration between PCPs, specialists, community-based organizations, and families
- Provider panel typically consists of approximately 200 patients
- Active in IDT
Clinical CRNP
Hospice of Central PA
Harrisburg, PA
11.2018 - 11.2020
- One of four clinical providers for home palliative and hospice for approximately 300 patients
- Active member of IDT team
- Became hospice attending in 03/2019
- Active in staff and community education and presentations
- Preceptor for family, geriatric, and hospice and palliative care residents, PAs, and NPs
Clinical CRNP
UPMC Mission Effectiveness Home Visit Program
Harrisburg, PA
03.2017 - 03.2018
- One-year grant position to expand program
- One of 2 clinical primary care providers to provide primary care to approximately 275 homebound patients
- Active IDT member
- Preceptor
- Participated in several quality improvement projects
- Active in community education and presentations
CRNP
Carlisle Digestive Disease Associates
Carlisle, PA
09.2007 - 02.2017
- Clinical provider
- Preceptor
RN and CRNP
Jackson-Siegelbaum Gastroenterology
Harrisburg, PA
09.2007 - 09.1999
- Office BSN/RN, including pre/post-op procedures and procedures
- Clinical provider after obtaining MSN/CRNP
- Preceptor for both RNs, PAs, and CRNPs
- Active in community presentations/education
- Member of Pinnacle Health Credentialing Board for Allied Health
BSN/RN
Grandview Surgery and Laser Center
Camp Hill, PA
08.1997 - 08.1999
- Pre-op and Post-op nurse
- Procedure nurse
BSN/RN
Washington Hospital Center
Washington, DC
08.1995 - 07.1997
- New graduate ICU internship/SICU
- Preceptor
- Active in staff and family presentations
Education
Doctorate of Nursing -
Robert Morris University
Moon, PA05.2017
International Medicine and Public Health Certificate -
Institute For International Medicine
03.2012
Master of Nursing - family nurse practitioner
Widener University
Harrisburg, PA08.2002
Bachelor of Nursing - undefined
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA04.1995
Skills
- Team STEPPS implementation
- Proficient in EPIC systems
- Proficient in Word
- Presentation design
- Skilled in Microsoft Teams communication
Accomplishments
- Volunteer with local organization to assist with medical and other social determinants for refugees and their families since August 2024
- Medical Mission Team Leader to Guatemala (2009) and Haiti (2011)
- Church Emergency Response Team member 2012-2017
Certification
- Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, AACN
- Basic Life Support, American Heart Association
- DEA
Timeline
Clinical CRNP
UPMC Urology
05.2024 - Current
Clinical CRNP
Residential Home Health and Hospice
10.2022 - 01.2024
Clinical CRNP
ProMedica Heartland Hospice
11.2021 - 10.2022
Longitudinal Clinical Provider/CRNP
Landmark Health
12.2020 - 10.2021
Clinical CRNP
Hospice of Central PA
11.2018 - 11.2020
Clinical CRNP
UPMC Mission Effectiveness Home Visit Program
03.2017 - 03.2018
Adjunct Professor
Messiah University
09.2012 - Current
CRNP
Carlisle Digestive Disease Associates
09.2007 - 02.2017
RN and CRNP
Jackson-Siegelbaum Gastroenterology
09.2007 - 09.1999
BSN/RN
Grandview Surgery and Laser Center
08.1997 - 08.1999
BSN/RN
Washington Hospital Center
08.1995 - 07.1997
Master of Nursing - family nurse practitioner
Widener University
Bachelor of Nursing - undefined
University of Pittsburgh
Doctorate of Nursing -
Robert Morris University
International Medicine and Public Health Certificate -
Institute For International Medicine
Activities and Interests
Diversity
Interdisciplinary Teams and Leadership
Education
Leadership
- 2016: Special Invitation Content Editor for “Cancer, Now What?” by Kenneth Haugh
- January 2014: Assistant Grant writer for Messiah College from Mechanicsburg Foundation for senior BSN student run community health fair for low income elderly senior apartment complex