Danielle Tillman, RN
Danielle Tillman, RN, is a seasoned nursing professional with over three decades of experience specializing in hemodialysis and acute dialysis care. She began her healthcare career as a Licensed Practical Nurse after completing training at VEB (Vocational Education Extension Board) and later advanced to become a Registered Nurse, graduating from Helen Fuld School of Nursing in Harlem, New York in 2005. Throughout her career, she has remained committed to delivering safe, effective, and compassionate care to patients with complex renal needs.
Currently serving as a floater Registered Nurse with Fresenius Medical Care, Danielle provides dialysis care across multiple hospital sites throughout the Long Island, New York area. Her role requires a high level of adaptability and dedication, often traveling extensively to ensure continuity of care for patients in a variety of clinical settings. Her clinical expertise and flexibility have made her a valuable member of the care teams she supports.
Danielle’s professional contributions extend beyond direct patient care. She has served as a preceptor for many years, mentoring and training new nurses in dialysis practice. She is also certified as a dysrhythmia nurse, achieving a perfect score on her certification exam, reflecting her strong clinical knowledge. Known for her compassionate approach, she builds meaningful connections with patients through patience, encouragement, and personalized communication. Inspired early in life while caring for her grandmother on dialysis, she continues to bring empathy and dedication to every aspect of her nursing practice.
• VEB (Vocational Education Extension Board) – LPN
• Helene Fuld College of Nursing, Harlem, New York (2005) – RN
• RN
• BLS
• Dysrhythmia Nurse Certification
Has been a preceptor for many years at various hospital sites. Participated in confidential research and training on next-generation dialysis machines scheduled to roll out in 2026, completing a 350-page training protocol in two days.
Areas of Specialization/Expertise
- Hemodialysis
- Acute Dialysis
What do you enjoy most about practicing medicine?
What I enjoy most is the personal connection and interaction with my patients and their families. There was this one patient whose family was very difficult, and I held grandma's hand for three months while I took care of her. The family wrote me a five-page letter that was so touching - I wish I could find it because I know I put it within reach, but you know how it is as a mother, within reach can be anywhere. I even dance and sing for my patients to bring them joy and comfort. I had a Bangladesh patient, a doctor's mother-in-law, who spoke very little English, and that's how we communicated - by me dancing and singing. I would spin around, spin the stretcher around, spin the chair. The family thought she was confused when she kept telling them that Danielle dances and sings for me, but that's just how I connect with my patients and help them unwind during their treatments.