Dannah Piippo
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Aurora BayCare Medical Center
02.2022 - Current
- Assist with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Document accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Gather lab specimens.
- Answer incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Minimize staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Review patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Certified Dialysis Technician
Hospital Sisters Health System
05.2020 - 02.2022
- Monitored each patient closely during treatment to check for any adverse reactions or change in condition and reported emergencies to attending nurses.
- Cleaned and connected fistulas, grafts and catheters to prevent infection.
- Started and ended reverse osmosis water systems and completed water quality monitoring tests.
Family Support Specialist
UnitedHealthcare
06.2017 - 05.2020
- Serving on a team of elite Advisors that assist UnitedHealthcare families that have children with complex medical conditions, special needs, and behavioral health concerns.
- Worked closely with Medical Director, physicians, and a team of nurses to understand complex medical conditions.
- Managed a caseload of 900+ families (40 active cases at any time) to assist in resolving issues involving benefits, claims, billing, prior authorizations, and appeals.
Certified Peer Support Specialist
Pathways Community Mental Health
02.2014 - 01.2017
- Built relationships with others based upon trust and honesty by using active listening and dynamic communication skills.
- Co-Facilitator of Dialectic Behavior Therapy and Trauma Recovery Empowerment Model group session
- Design and implement life skill classes (budgeting, grocery shopping, organization ideas, basic meals) for client base.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Green Bay, WI08.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Green Bay, WI06.2023
Skills
- Wound Care
- Medication Administration
- Care Planning
- Immunization Administration
- Clinical Documentation
Accomplishments
12/2021 - Present
Licensed foster parent with Brown County Foster Care.
01/2012 - 01/2017
Established a non-profit organization to serve foster parents and children in foster care in Delta County, Michigan.
12/2010 - 01/2015
Licensed foster parent with the Department of Health and Human Services in Escanaba, Michigan.
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Aurora BayCare Medical Center
02.2022 - Current
Certified Dialysis Technician
Hospital Sisters Health System
05.2020 - 02.2022
Family Support Specialist
UnitedHealthcare
06.2017 - 05.2020
Certified Peer Support Specialist
Pathways Community Mental Health
02.2014 - 01.2017
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College