Danielle Villanueva
Gilbert,AZ
Summary
Experienced case manager directing and coordinating discharge planning for smooth patient transitions while adhering to Medicare guidelines.
Compassionate registered nurse (RN) with expertise in fast-paced neurology and cardiac units. Demonstrating ability to prioritize care effectively, in high-stress situations, while maintaining a calm and composed demeanor.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Dignity Health
Gilbert, AZ
11.2022 - Current
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to facilitate a safe transition plan using clinical judgement and communication with physicians, Therapists, bedside and Charge RN’s, Pharmacists, and Liaison’s for Post Acute Services.
- Complete face to face and telephonic assessments with patients/families to early identify any barriers or needs to discharge/transition planning.
- Following and adhering to Medicare compliance rules when providing patient’s Home Health, Acute Rehab, Skilled Nursing, and Durable Medical Equipment choice.
- Administering IMM, HINN, and Moon letters to Medicare and Medicare Advantage patients along with identifying 20 day re-certification patients and complying with chain of command.
- Identify high risk patients based off clinical judgement and strategizing with the interdisciplinary team to address complex health factors and social indicators which impact patient’s success in the community.
- Educate patient’s to help them understand their disease process and provide resources to help navigate their care post acute stay.
- Work with patient’s and family’s to discuss a well coordinated transition plan to ensure a safe and successful discharge.
Registered Nurse
Dignity Health
Gilbert, AZ
08.2021 - Current
- Advocate for patients by communicating care preferences to physicians and reviewing interventions along with discussing and conceiving well-coordinated treatment plans.
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis treatment plans.
- Implemented medications and IV administration to patients while monitoring responses.
- Collect blood, cultures, and other laboratory specimens.
- Update patient charts with health history and medication data to ensure continuity of care whether from home or facility.
- Collaborate with physicians to assess patients and deliver adequate and appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions, including NIHSS assessments.
- Perform sterile procedures such as foley insertion and central line care.
- Monitor patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating physicians on changes in stability or acuity.
Registered Nurse
Banner Baywood Medical Center
Mesa, AZ
02.2020 - 07.2021
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to physicians and reviewing interventions along with discussing and conceiving well-coordinated treatment plans.
- Educated patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis treatment plans.
- Implemented medications and IV administration to patients while monitoring responses.
- Collected blood, cultures, and other laboratory specimens.
- Updated patient charts with health history and medication data to ensure continuity of care whether from home or facility.
- Collaborated with physicians to assess patients and deliver adequate and appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions, including NIHSS assessments.
- Performed sterile procedures such as foley insertion and central line care.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating physicians on changes in stability or acuity.
Sales Representative
Williams Scostman
Tempe, AZ
07.2015 - 08.2018
- Organized sales documents, presented proposals and finalized contracts through negotiation while utilizing Salesforce software
- Evaluated inventory and delivery needs and optimized strategies to meet customer demands.
- Increased sales by offering consultation on products and services and applying customer service and upselling techniques.
- Determined problem areas and resolved issues related to profitability and business objective achievement.
- Achieved and exceeded monthly sales goals by promoting product benefits and upselling our new products to existing and new customers to meed their needs
Education
ADN -
Scottsdale Community College
Scottsdale, AZAssociate of Arts -
Maricopa Community Colleges - Rio Salado Community College
Tempe, AZSkills
- Resource Utilization
- Clinical assessment
- Patient Assessment
- Discharge Planning
- Direct Patient Care
- Goal Setting
- Referral Coordination
- Patient care planning
- Care Plan Development
- Patient Advocacy
- Case Management
Additional Information
- Licenses: , RN License # 237185
Timeline
Registered Nurse Case Manager
Dignity Health
11.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse
Dignity Health
08.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse
Banner Baywood Medical Center
02.2020 - 07.2021
Sales Representative
Williams Scostman
07.2015 - 08.2018
ADN -
Scottsdale Community College
Associate of Arts -
Maricopa Community Colleges - Rio Salado Community College