ALISON SPACKMAN
Murray
Summary
Patient-centered and compassionate clinician transitioning into the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) role, eager to expand expertise in mental health care as a new provider. Dedicated to building supportive, empathetic therapeutic relationships while delivering high-quality, evidence-based care. Experienced healthcare professional with strong skills in patient assessment, critical thinking, and communication, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively within interdisciplinary teams. Reliable, adaptable, and committed to achieving optimal patient outcomes through efficient, coordinated, and compassionate care in dynamic clinical environments.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse: AMU
Veteran Affairs
05.2021 - Current
Started in the Specialty Clinic Float Pool and transitioned to the Ambulatory Medicine Unit. Providing expert IV insertion and care for critical patients receiving chemotherapy and other hazardous medications. Managed pre- and post-cardiac procedure recovery, performed bladder instillations and catheterizations, and coordinated patient and nurse assignments. Oversaw daily unit operations, triaged consultations, and managed unit-wide education and competency requirements.
Registered Nurse: Infusion Services
Intermountain Healthcare
06.2018 - 12.2020
Coordinated comprehensive patient care in the Infusion Clinic at Salt Lake Clinic, including IV initiation, patient monitoring, and laboratory documentation. Reviewed and processed referrals, managed insurance appeals, and served as a research coordinator for Rheumatology supporting clinical studies and data collection.
Registered Nurse: Neuro ICU
Intermountain Healthcare
11.2017 - 06.2018
Monitored and assessed patients in a critical care environment at Intermountain Medical Center: strokes and traumatic brain injuries.
Various Roles
Intermountain Healthcare
01.2008 - 11.2017
Dietary technician, health unit coordinator, and medical assistant in Neurology.
Education
Doctorate in Nursing Practice - Psychiatry And Mental Health
Maryville University
St Louis, MO12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Roseman University of Health Sciences
South Jordan, UT01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Minor in Chemistry
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT01.2013
Skills
- Documentation and charting
- Patient assessment
- Strong clinical judgment
- Patient education and counseling
- Outpatient mental health services
- Psychotherapy techniques
- Addiction recovery support
- Medication management
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Medication and IV administration
- Direct patient care
Accomplishments
2023: STAR award
2023: Unit Education Coordinator
2024: Unit Education Coordinator Secretary
2025: Nurse III
2025: Daisy runner up award
Affiliations
Registered Nurse, Utah: 2018- current
Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate: 2022- current
American Nurses Association: 2023- current
National Society of Leadership and Success: 2023- current
Utah Nurse Practitioners: 2023- current
Certification
- American Academy of Ambulatory Care of Nursing 2022-current
- American Nurses Association 2023-current
- Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate 2022-current
- National Society of Leadership and Success 2023-current
- Registered Nurse 2018-current
- Utah Nurses Association 2022-current
- Utah Nurse Practitioners 2023-current
Volunteering
2012-2015
- Research Assistant, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome Study
- Patient Transporter, Emergency Department
- Medical Assistant, Malileh Clinic
- Orphanage Caregiver, San José, Costa Rica
- Tennis Coach, Murray High School
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse: AMU
Veteran Affairs
05.2021 - Current
Registered Nurse: Infusion Services
Intermountain Healthcare
06.2018 - 12.2020
Registered Nurse: Neuro ICU
Intermountain Healthcare
11.2017 - 06.2018
Various Roles
Intermountain Healthcare
01.2008 - 11.2017
Doctorate in Nursing Practice - Psychiatry And Mental Health
Maryville University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Roseman University of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Minor in Chemistry
University of Utah