Denise Panucci
RN Case Manager
Minot,ND
Summary
RN Case Manager with Trinity Health expertise in chronic health management and care coordination. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through interdisciplinary collaboration and critical thinking. Advocated for patient rights while streamlining discharge processes, ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations. Committed to fostering informed decision-making and improving healthcare delivery.
Qualified Case Manager with strong background in RN case management. Demonstrated ability to coordinate patient care plans and collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure optimal outcomes. Proven skills in patient advocacy and resource management.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Case Manager
Trinity Health Hospital
11.2021 - Current
- Assessed patient needs and developed tailored interventions to enhance recovery processes.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted care strategies based on clinical assessments.
- Educated patients and families on treatment options, fostering informed decision-making.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care across services.
- Served as a key liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers, fostering open communication and trust among all parties involved in the care process.
- Coordinated care conferences with interdisciplinary team members, ensuring all perspectives were considered in the development of comprehensive treatment plans.
- Streamlined discharge planning processes, ensuring a smoother transition for patients back to their homes or other facilities.
- Facilitated multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care, fostering collaborative approach to healthcare.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
RN MDS
Trinity Homes
11.2017 - 11.2021
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify patient needs and track progress over time.
- Conducts and oversees the Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments, a standardized tool for evaluating patient abilities, conditions, and goals
- Uses assessment data to help create individualized, holistic care plans with the interdisciplinary team (doctors, therapists,
- Ensures all assessments and documentation meet strict federal and state regulations, critical for Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement
- Collects, analyzes, and enters data, often involving medical coding and billing processes.
RN Case Manager
Trinity Health
11.2015 - 2017
- Advocated for patients'' rights and preferences, working diligently to align care with individual values and goals.
- Educated patients and caregivers on healthcare protocols and processes.
- Improved interdisciplinary communication, establishing standardized protocols for sharing patient information.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
RN, Medical-Surgical
Trinity Health
06.2011 - 11.2015
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline care processes.
- Monitored patients' vital signs, identifying changes and implementing appropriate interventions promptly.
- Charge nurse - Leads the nursing team on a given shift, supervises other healthcare professionals, and provides guidance.
- staffing - Assigns patient care duties, handles staff call-ins, and helps create staffing schedules.
- problem solving -acts as a resource for staff, de-escalates difficult situations with patients or families, and addresses immediate concerns.
- Educated patients and families on post-operative care, promoting recovery and adherence to treatment plans.
- Prioritized critical thinking skills in assessing patient conditions, leading to timely interventions that prevented complications or deterioration of health status.
- Assisted physicians during bedside procedures, ensuring proper equipment was available, promoting patient safety, and enhancing overall clinical outcomes.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Ward Clerk /CNA
Trinity Health
04.2004 - 06.2011
- Managed patient records and ensured data accuracy in electronic health systems.
- Coordinated patient admissions and transfers, facilitating efficient workflow within departments.
- Assisted medical staff by providing timely information regarding patient status and needs.
- Organized paperwork for doctors, nurses, and patients.
- Trained new Ward Clerks on best practices for administrative duties, contributing to a knowledgeable workforce that maintained high standards of service quality.
- Filled out records, staffing sheets, and patient documents.
- Answered multi-line phone systems to manage incoming and outgoing calls for busy medical department.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Williston State Collage
Williston, ND05-2011
Skills
- Chronic health management
- Patient discharge coordination
- HIPAA compliance
- Multidisciplinary approach
- Clinical assessment
- Care coordination
- Community resources
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- CPR and AED certification
- Critical thinking
- Case evaluation
- Home care management
Timeline
RN Case Manager
Trinity Health Hospital
11.2021 - Current
RN MDS
Trinity Homes
11.2017 - 11.2021
RN Case Manager
Trinity Health
11.2015 - 2017
RN, Medical-Surgical
Trinity Health
06.2011 - 11.2015
Ward Clerk /CNA
Trinity Health
04.2004 - 06.2011
Associate of Science - Nursing
Williston State Collage