Diane Fortuna
Chatham,NJ
Summary
Diligent professional with years of work experience and a proven knowledge of nursing care, case management and emergency response. Aiming to leverage my abilities to successfully fill the role of RN Case Manager. Experienced with patient care, clinical assessments, and medical documentation. Utilizes strong interpersonal skills to foster patient trust and enhance care delivery. Track record of maintaining accurate health records and implementing effective care strategies.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN CARE MANAGER
Summit Health
06.2021 - 01.2025
- Identify and address the clinical, behavioral and social needs of Summit Health patients
- Remove barriers to care
- Connect patients to care
- Reduce unnecessary ED hospital visits
- Reduce admissions (IP, SNF) and readmissions
- Improve health outcomes
- Enhance patient experience
PERITONEAL DIALYSIS RN
DaVita Kidney Care
02.2020 - 06.2021
- Educate and manage patients who are in end stage renal disease and require peritoneal dialysis (PD)
- Taught patients about PD and how to safely perform this modality at home
- Manage patient care with their nephrologist
- Help to coordinate care for patients to be transplanted
HOME CARE NURSE
Atlantic Health System
03.2010 - 05.2021
- Coordinate and provide care to patients in a home setting
- Work closely with all disciplines within the system
- Responsibilities included telehealth services to patients in our home care agency, coordinating care in our offices and working remotely from home providing calls to home care patients and educating them on their medications
HOME HEALTH RN CASE MANAGER
Bayada Home Health Care
06.2007 - 02.2010
- Managed complex caseloads efficiently by prioritizing tasks, delegating responsibilities to support staff, and maintaining detailed records.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through diligent monitoring of patients'' progress and timely interventions in-home settings.
- Improved medication adherence through thorough education on drug administration, interactions, and potential side effects.
- Increased patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care, addressing concerns, and advocating for their needs.
RECITATION/ LAB INSTRUCTOR/ CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR
New York University, College of Nursing
09.2005 - 05.2007
- Taught lab/ recitation and clinical rotations in the Nursing Science I: Fundamentals of Nursing course
- Facilitated classroom discussions to promote critical thinking about instructional topics
- Refined teaching techniques by discussing strategies with other faculty members
- Developed lesson plans to guide student instruction
- Facilitated group work among students to improve collaboration skills while reinforcing course material.
- Presented complex information clearly using visual aids, analogies, and real-world examples for deeper comprehension.
AMBULATORY RECOVERY ROOM STAFF NURSE
New York Methodist Hospital
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Care for pre and post-op ambulatory patients
- Educated individuals and families on health education and disease prevention
- Assessed patient's physical and psychosocial status to determine readiness for discharge
- Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms or changes in patients' conditions
- Administered medications to patients and monitored for reactions or side effects
- Informed physician of patient's condition during procedures
RESPIRATORY ICU STAFF NURSE
New York Methodist Hospital
01.1997 - 04.2002
- Care for ICU patients on mechanical ventilation
- Care for post-op ICU patients
- Preceptor to new ICU nurses
- Knowledgeable in cardiac monitoring and pace makers, have experience in CCU
- Conducted pulmonary assessments to identify abnormal respiratory patterns or breathing sounds that indicate problems
- Monitored patients' fluid intake and output to detect emerging problems, such as fluid and electrolyte imbalances
- Prioritized nursing care for assigned critically ill patients, based on assessment data and identified needs
- Advocated for patients' and families' needs, or provided emotional support for patients and families
- Assessed patients' pain levels and sedation requirements
MEDICAL/ SURGICAL STAFF NURSE
New York Methodist Hospital
01.1995 - 01.1997
- Care for patients with various medical conditions
- Care for pre and post-op surgical and gyn patients
- Care for post-op orthopedic patients and rehabilitation
- Educated individuals and families on health education and disease prevention
- Consulted and coordinated with healthcare team members to plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans
- Assessed patient's physical and psychosocial status to determine readiness for discharge
- Administered medications to patients and monitored for reactions or side effects
- Monitored, recorded, and reported symptoms or changes in patients' conditions
Education
M.A - Nursing Education
New York University
New York, NY05.2005
B.S.N - Nursing
State University of New York - Stony Brook
Stony Brook, NY05.1995
Skills
- Interdisciplinary Care
- Compassionate and Caring
- Managing Diseases
- Managing Referrals
- Clinical judgment
- Discharge planning
- Health promotion
- Case management
Certification
- Registered Nurse in New York
- Registered Nurse in New Jersey
- Registered Professional Nurse Multi state/ Nurse Licensure Compact NLC
- CCM (Certified Care Manager)
- CMGT-BC (Nursing Case Management Certification ANA)
languages
CROATIAN
Conversational
Timeline
RN CARE MANAGER
Summit Health
06.2021 - 01.2025
PERITONEAL DIALYSIS RN
DaVita Kidney Care
02.2020 - 06.2021
HOME CARE NURSE
Atlantic Health System
03.2010 - 05.2021
HOME HEALTH RN CASE MANAGER
Bayada Home Health Care
06.2007 - 02.2010
RECITATION/ LAB INSTRUCTOR/ CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR
New York University, College of Nursing
09.2005 - 05.2007
AMBULATORY RECOVERY ROOM STAFF NURSE
New York Methodist Hospital
01.2003 - 01.2007
RESPIRATORY ICU STAFF NURSE
New York Methodist Hospital
01.1997 - 04.2002
MEDICAL/ SURGICAL STAFF NURSE
New York Methodist Hospital
01.1995 - 01.1997
B.S.N - Nursing
State University of New York - Stony Brook
M.A - Nursing Education
New York University
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