Denise Sannicandro RN, MSN, PHN, MBA
Legal Nurse Consultant
Inductee of Sigma Theta Tau
Member of the American Association of Legal Nurse Consultants
Denise Sannicandro graduated from Orange County Community College's Nursing
Program in Middletown New York, with a AAS in Nursing in 1974. She then attended the
University of Phoenix San Diego Campus and obtained her Bachelor of Science Degree
in Nursing, and subsequently obtained a dual Master's degree in Nursing and Business.
Ms. Sannicandro attended the Kaplan College of Professional Studies School of Legal
Nurse Consulting and obtained her LNC diploma, graduating with honors in 2002.
Ms. Sannicandro has actively practiced nursing for over 30 years in the public and private
sectors in various areas such as medical-surgical nursing, gynecology, pediatrics,
dialysis, recovery room, intensive care, nursing homes (skilled facilities) home health
care, utilization review, case management, managed care, quality assurance and
improvement, project management, audits and compliance, and health care informatics.
Ms. Sannicandro has been employed at the California Department of Health Services,
Medicaid Branch and subsequently worked for several years at a large national Health
Maintenance Organization, managing a Medicaid Managed Care contract, and
associated State programs under 13 memorandums of agreement.
Ms. Sannicandro now focuses her practice on regulatory compliance and audits, having
been certified by the California Department of Health Services as a Master Trainer and
Reviewer for certifying and re certifying provider medical offices in sole practice or group
practices. She also contracts with community based organizations and health plans for
special project assignments. As a Nurse Generalist, her specialties are diverse and
include Home Health Nurse, Case Manager, Nurse Advocate, and Medicaid (MediCal)
Operations Expert. She is registered with the California Board of Registered Nurses since
2005, as an Expert Witness.
Ms. Sannicandro has assisted plaintiff attorneys in their cases, related to 3rd party liability,
employment issues, medical malpractice, altered standards of care in nursing homes
(long term care) and home health. Because of her extensive experience, she looks at
cases with a critical eye and can save you time, money, and assist you in presenting your
best case.
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(For more information regarding Ms. Sannicandro's qualifications and work experience,
and/or fee schedule please contact her directly at (619) 955-1075 or by e-mail at:
DSannicandro@SanDiegoLNC.net )
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