Donna Pierre-Pierre

RN, CCM MPA
Donna

Donna Pierre-Pierre

RN, CCM MPA
Advocate Location
Indianapolis , IN 46205
Specialty
Special Care & Aging
Other Services
Medical Guidance
TeleAdvocacy Available
Offers FREE Initial Consultation
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How I Can Help
As a Patient Advocate and a board certified care management RN I can offer clinical guidance and practical advice on how to navigate the healthcare system by offering the following advocacy services, including but not limited to:

*Attending physician appointments, either in-person or virtually
*Care Coordination: Scheduling appointments, tests and procedures and ensuring that all providers are "on the same page" if you are seeing multiple providers/specialties, for example
*Health System Navigation: Explaining treatment options and billing practice, interpreting medical jargon, and dealing with insurance issues
*Medical Record Review to support informed decision making
*Discharge and Aftercare Planning: Ensuring continuity of care post-hospitalization, guaranteeing that you have a voice is discharge decisions
*Language and Cultural Support: Bridging language/cultural barriers in care settings
*Advocacy During Hospital Stays: Representing the patient needs and preference during a hospitalization
*Health Education: Providing clear explanations of diagnoses, medical terminology, medications and care plans
*End-of-Life Planning: Providing explanations and support regarding hospice and palliative care, and supporting decisions concerning advance directives
Important Information About Me
  • I offer a FREE Initial Consultation
  • I offer TeleAdvocacy Service
  • My geographical area of practice is Indianapolis/Central Indiana onsite or remote, nationwide remote
Why I Became A Professional Health Care Advocate
As a new college graduate just striking out on my own I was diagnosed with a large arteriovenous malformation (AVM) in my brain which required surgery. This left me with significant functional deficits including my ability to write and speak. I spent several years recovering and the experience led me back to school to become a nurse. The independent patient advocate role dovetails with my professional practice speciality of care management.
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Formal Education
AAS Nursing
BA Psychology
MPA executive masters of public administration
Faith Experience
  • Catholicism
Additional Skills
I can offer direct peer support and help with health literacy, explaining complex terms and jargon, assist in navigating both the clinical and financial issues and serve as a sounding board when things are overwhelming for seniors and those living with complex chronic medical conditions, including:
*AVM
*Aneurysm
*Stroke/CVA
*Chronic conditions causing functional deficits
*Hospice and palliative care
*End-of-life issues

I have experience working in and navigating hospitals, home healthcare, hospice and case management for health insurance companies (dealing specifically with Medicare and Medicaid).
Professional Affiliations
CCM (Certified Case Manager through CCMC)
Membership in Case Management Society of America
Hillman Alumni Network
Indianapolis Propylaeum
Board member Dieudonne Foundation