Allison Ortola
Deep River,CT
Summary
BSN-prepared Registered Nurse with extensive experience in clinical documentation improvement, emergency nursing, triage, and school health. Skilled in concurrent chart review, documentation integrity, patient assessment, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Strong background in identifying documentation opportunities and communicating effectively with providers, patients, families, and care teams. Organized, detail-oriented professional seeking new nursing opportunities.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Documentation Specialist
Hartford HealthCare
12.2023 - Current
- Perform concurrent chart reviews to ensure clinical documentation accurately reflects severity of illness, risk of mortality, and patient acuity.
- Identify documentation gaps related to diagnoses, procedures, and CMS requirements.
- Apply ICD-10-CM/PCS and MS-DRG guidelines to support accurate diagnosis and procedure validation.
- Collaborate with physicians and coding teams to improve documentation clarity, accuracy, and compliance.
- Develop educational and training materials for providers related to CDI queries and documentation best practices.
- Document workflow, review findings, and query impact in Iodine and Epic.
School Nurse
Deep River Elementary School
08.2017 - 11.2023
- Assessed student health complaints, administered medications, and provided care for students with specialized healthcare needs.
- Collaborated with students, families, teachers, and administrators regarding student health and wellness.
- Conducted mandated health screenings, verified immunizations, developed healthcare plans, and provided health education.
- Supported a safe school environment through strong clinical judgment, communication, and organization.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
The Hospital of Central Connecticut
06.2003 - 02.2021
- Delivered individualized nursing care to a diverse emergency department population, including pediatric, critically ill, and non-urgent patients.
- Performed triage assessments, patient education, and discharge planning in a fast-paced acute care setting.
- Recognized changes in patient condition quickly, initiated appropriate interventions, and communicated updates to physicians and care team members.
- Provided care in accordance with hospital policies, clinical protocols, and state nursing standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT05-2003
Skills
Clinical Documentation Improvement Concurrent Chart Review ICD-10-CM/PCS MS-DRG Validation Epic Iodine Triage Patient Assessment Provider Education Interdisciplinary Collaboration Patient and Family Communication
Timeline
Clinical Documentation Specialist
Hartford HealthCare
12.2023 - Current
School Nurse
Deep River Elementary School
08.2017 - 11.2023
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
The Hospital of Central Connecticut
06.2003 - 02.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Connecticut