About Deanna Cooper Gillingham

Deanna Cooper Gillingham RN, CCM, FCM is a bestselling author and case management leader with over 30 years of extensive, award-winning, clinical and case management experience. Her expertise spans complex case management, transplant case management, Med Surg, Dialysis, Oncology, Hospice, SICU, LDRP, L&D, and Ambulatory Care.

As co-founder and CEO of the Case Management Institute, Deanna is dedicated to decreasing barriers to entry into the profession and developing case managers into leaders. She is also the leader and co-founder of the Case Managers Community, a Facebook group of over 32,000 committed case managers.

Currently living her dream life traveling the world, Deanna continues her work writing books and coaching lifestyle entrepreneur..

Professional Experience & Expertise

Co-founder & CEO
Case Management Institute
Current
Dedicated to decreasing barriers to entry into case management and developing case managers into leaders through comprehensive education and training programs.
Leader & Co-founder
Case Managers Community (Facebook Group)
Current
Leading a thriving community of over 32,000 committed case managers, providing support, education, and networking opportunities.
Clinical & Case Management Professional
Multiple Healthcare Settings
30+ Years
Award-winning experience across complex case management, transplant case management, and multiple clinical specialties.

Clinical Specialties:

Complex Case Management
Transplant Case Management
Med Surg
Dialysis
Oncology
Hospice
SICU
LDRP
L&D
Ambulatory Care

Published Books

Foundations of Case Management: A Practical Guide for RNs Transitioning from Nurse to Case Manager
Foundations of Case Management
2021 • Latest Release
CCM Certification Made Easy: Your Guide to Passing the Certified Case Manager Exam
CCM Certification Made Easy
4th Edition • #1 Bestseller

Educational Programs & Courses

Foundations of Case Management
Comprehensive course for nurses transitioning to case management roles.
Utilization Management
Specialized training in utilization review and management principles.
CCM Exam Prep
Preparation course for the Certified Case Manager examination.
Study Strategies for the CCM Exam
Strategic approach to CCM certification success.

Professional Recognition & Reviews

Rebecca Perez, MSN RN CCM - Sr. Manager of Education, Parthenon Management Group/CMSA
"The practice of case management is finally becoming recognized as essential to health care delivery... Deanna's course is the perfect option for the individual with no knowledge or exposure to the function of case manager."
Barbara Buono Kuritz B.S. RN LHCA CCM - Case Manager Consultant
"Foundations in Case Management by Deanna Cooper Gillingham is a must-read for those that want to transition from traditional nursing to case management... I found it an encouraging pathway for those that want to transition from nursing into the rewarding field of case management."