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Dianne M.

Dianne M.

$30.00 / hr

Albuquerque, NM

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About Dianne

Responsible, organized, self directed, proactive professional with practiced management and clinical skills. I provide superior customer focused service. I serve as patient advocate and liaison to health care providers and community. I am experienced in both the provider and delivery side of health care. I utilize Predictive Modeling Tools and engage my patients through Motivational Interviewing. I am culturally sensitive. I prioritize and problem solve effectively. I am of high integrity with a strong work ethic. • RN - Registered Nurse for 26 years. • CCM - Certified Case Manager • CPUR - Certified Professional in Utilization Review • RN-BC - Board Certified in Nurse Case Management • Home Health experience in Director and Supervisory roles for 5 years. • Case Management / Care Coordination activities for over 13 years, including leadership roles for 6 years. • Utilization Review / Discharge Planning activities for 12 years, including leadership roles for 5 years. • Products / Populations served: Medicare/Medicare Advantage – Dual Eligible – SNP – Frail & Elderly – FFS Medicaid – Salud – Medically Fragile

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

  • Medication Reminders
  • Transportation

Job Interests

  • Full Time
  • Part Time

Caregivers that work non-full-time jobs or irregular shifts can negotiate extra compensation in addition to their standard hourly wage.

Skills & Expertise

  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Blood Disorders
  • Cancer Recovery
  • Cardiovascular Disorders
  • Diabetes
  • Hospice Care
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Neurological Disorders
  • Orthopedic Care
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Post Surgery Recovery
  • Renal and Urological Disorders
  • Respiratory Disorders
  • Skin Disorders
  • Stroke
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

St Catherine College / St Mary's Campus - Minnesota

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RN - Case Management - Nurse Consultation

Dec 2006 - Present
Independent Practice
Care Advocate - Identify & Secure services for persons with disabilities
Dec 2006 - Present

Caregiver

Dec 1995 - Dec 2007
Private Practice
Provided all cares in my home & secured all services needed for my Mother suffering from advanced Alzheimer's Disease along with multiple chronic illnesses.
Dec 1995 - Dec 2007

Director of Case Management

Dec 2003 - Dec 2004
Specialty Hospital of Albuquerque
Specializing in ventilator weaning, extensive wound care and acute rehabilitation.
Dec 2003 - Dec 2004

Case Manager / Care Coordinator

Dec 2000 - Dec 2003
Healthcare Horizons
Designated Case Manager/Care Coordinator for Developmentally Delayed, Disabled & Elderly, Medically Fragile, Pediatric and Traumatic Brain Injury populations. Individualized care planning. Cost effective benefit management and coordination. Discharge planning. Disaster planning. Alternate care options. Patient education and advocacy. Coordination with community programs. Participation in Family/Provider Advisory Committees. Participate in ISP and IEP Care Conferences and Budget Meetings
Dec 2000 - Dec 2003

Director of Healthcare Services

Dec 1995 - Dec 1998
Interium Home Health
Disease Management Program. Served Developmentally Delayed, Disabled & Elderly, HIV, Traumatic Brain Injury and Medically Fragile populations.
Dec 1995 - Dec 1998

Neonatal Intensive Care - Charge Nurse ICN

Dec 1992 - Dec 1995
University of New Mexico Hospital
Continuous assessment and treatment of critically ill neonates with rare, multiple or complicated anomalies, syndromes and disease processes. L&D Coverage for High Risk Deliveries. Cross-trained to Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.
Dec 1992 - Dec 1995

Acute Hemodialysis Nurse

Dec 1990 - Dec 1992
DCI - Dialysis Clinic, Inc
Provide acute hemodialysis in the Intensive Care Units, including pediatric hemodialysis. Assist with Insertion/Maintenance of Central Lines. Monitor care of grafts/fistulas. Preparation, Monitoring and Follow Up with patients receiving Kidney Transplantation. Patient Education.
Dec 1990 - Dec 1992

Supervisor

Dec 1988 - Dec 1990
Medical Personal Pool
Care for Ventilator Dependent children in their homes. RELIEF STAFF: Geriatrics, Medical-Surgical, Oncology, and Orthopedics
Dec 1988 - Dec 1990

Staff RN

Dec 1987 - Dec 1988
VA - Veteran's Administration Hospital
Geriatric Unit. Restorative Care
Dec 1987 - Dec 1988

Supervisor

Dec 1986 - Dec 1987
Hopkins Healthcare
Skilled Nursing Facility. Direct patient care.
Dec 1986 - Dec 1987
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