Allison Pearson-Terry
South Jordan,UT
Summary
Committed Clinical Nurse Coordinator with a strong background in patient-centric care management. Proven skills in coordinating multidisciplinary team activities, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and maintaining standards of professional nursing practice. Demonstrated impact through improved workflow efficiencies and enhanced patient satisfaction in past roles.
Seeking a challenging new chapter where I can grow and develop my skills and talents in a mutually beneficial patient centered care environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nurse Coordinator- Cardiology
University of Utah
SLC, Utah
07.2021 - Current
- Cardiac rehab RN at 2 gyms responsible for providing cardiac patients: education on their cardiac disease, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, etc., medication reconciliation, emotional support, order labs, social work referrals, triage resource and contact liaison to their providers, ACLS certified provider
- Inpatient Preventive Cardiology RN responsible for providing cardiac patients in the hospital with: education on Pre-op for open heart surgery, Post-op for open heart surgery, Heart device education, Ablation, heart attack, post PCI/stent, Heart Failure, Afib, etc.
Clinical Documentation Integrity- RN
Intermountain Medical Center
Murray, UT
03.2019 - Current
- Responsible for conducting concurrent inpatient chart reviews to ensure documentation is complete and accurate at the time of discharge to properly reflect the severity of illness and resources consumed for timely, accurate and compliant coding
- Initiate queries in a professional, non-leading manner to clarify ambiguous or conflicting documentation, obtain specificity of diagnoses, and connect treatment performed to a diagnosis (if known)
- Clinical documentation knowledge as it relates to DRGs, POA, MCC, and CCs
- Clinical knowledge to read and analyze a patient's health record
- Clinical understanding of pharmacology, pathophysiology, labs, radiology and disease processes.
Registered Nurse
Intermountain Medical Center
Murray, UT
01.2016 - 03.2019
- Charge Nurse for an Acute Cardiovascular Unit
- Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues
- Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments
- Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery
- Provided necessary health education training for patients
- Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
Health Care Assistant
University of Utah Hospital
Salt Lake City, Utah
09.2014 - 12.2015
- Transported patients from the floors to the OR
- Assisted the nurse with supplies during surgery
- Set up the equipment and special beds for various OR suites
- Was responsible for cleaning rooms and organizing supply areas
- Respected the sterile field and technique
- Kept up with a fast-paced changing environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Nursing -
DIXIE STATE UNIVERSITY
05.2018
Associate of Applied Science, Nursing -
Salt Lake Community College
West Jordan, UT12.2015
Associate of Science -
Salt Lake Community College
West Jordan, UT, United States05.2007
Skills
- Registered Nurse License-UT
- ACLS certified
- BLS certified
- Care Coordination
- Clinical Documentation
- Discharge Planning
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Patient Education
- Clinical issues understanding
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Medication Administration
- Patient Advocacy
- Clinical Quality Improvement
- Patient Care
Certification
- Registered Nurse License
- LVAD certified
- ACLS certified
- BLS certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Clinical Nurse Coordinator- Cardiology
University of Utah
07.2021 - Current
Clinical Documentation Integrity- RN
Intermountain Medical Center
03.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Intermountain Medical Center
01.2016 - 03.2019
Health Care Assistant
University of Utah Hospital
09.2014 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Science, Nursing -
DIXIE STATE UNIVERSITY
Associate of Applied Science, Nursing -
Salt Lake Community College
Associate of Science -
Salt Lake Community College