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Work History
Education
Skills
Leadership
Awards
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Certification
Professional Development
Foreign Service
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Allison Showalter

Lehi,UT

Summary

Results-driven leader with strong background in strategic management and organizational growth. Skilled in developing and implementing effective business strategies, optimizing processes, and driving team performance. Known for adaptability, effective collaboration, and delivering measurable outcomes in dynamic environments. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities, coupled with focus on fostering productive and positive team culture.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

APP Director of Neonatology

Intermountain Health
07.2019 - Current
  • Developed a high-performing large team of 124 by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
  • Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.

Adjunct Instructor

University Of Utah, College Of Nursing
03.2015 - Current
  • Supported Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) programs by fostering student development and by providing clinical rotations throughout Intermountain Health's Newborn Intensive Care Units.
  • Collaborated with department heads to create dynamic clinical opportunities.

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Intermountain Medical Group
07.2002 - Current
  • Performed specialized medical care to over 15,000 preterm and critically ill newborn infants in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit at Utah Valley Hospital and American Fork Hospital.
  • Assessed, evaluated, and cared for neonate patients.
  • Developed individualized care plans for neonates with complex medical conditions, working closely with families and healthcare providers to ensure optimal outcomes.

Neonatology APP Coordinator

Intermountain Medical Group
01.2009 - 07.2020
  • Managed 21 Neonatal APPs performing specialized medical care for preterm and critically ill newborn infants in the Level III Newborn Intensive Care Unit at Utah Valley Hospital.
  • Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
  • Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Locum Tenen

Banner Desert Hospital
01.2008 - 11.2008
  • Performed specialized medical care to preterm and critically ill newborn infants temporarily during their staffing shortage.

Staff Nurse

Intermountain Health
08.1997 - 10.2001
  • Performed specialized bedside care to preterm and critically ill newborn infants in the Level III Newborn Intensive Care Unit at Utah Valley Hospital.
  • Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
  • Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with providers.

Education

Executive MBA -

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT
05-2024

Doctor of Nursing Practice -

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
2015

Master of Science - Nursing

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
2001

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT
1999

Associate of Science - Nursing

Ricks College
Rexburg, ID
1997

Skills

  • Emotional intelligence
  • Leadership
  • Relationship building
  • Critical Thinking
  • Positive and friendly
  • Strategic planning
  • Project management
  • Technologically-savvy

Leadership

2021: Leading Through Others Program, Intermountain Healthcare

2020: Advance Training Program, Intermountain Healthcare

2019: Women in Leadership Program, Intermountain Healthcare

Awards

2016: Leader in Healthcare, International Nurses Association

License Information

  • 2002-Present: Utah Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)
  • 2002-Present: Utah APRN Controlled Substance Schedule 2-5
  • 2008-2010: Arizona Advanced Nurse Practice as a Neonatal Nurse & Practitioner with Prescribing & Dispensing Authority
  • 1997-2002: Utah Registered Nurse

Certification

  • 2002-Present: Board Certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner through National Certification Corporation
  • 2015: Nursing Education Post Graduate Certificate, University of Utah
  • 2010-Present: PALS
  • 1997-Present: NRP
  • 1997-Present: BLS
  • 2008-2021: NRP Regional Simulation Instructor

Professional Development

Current:

  • NICU Executive Provider Team
  • NICU Executive Strategic Team
  • NICU SteerCo Team
  • Canyons Neonatal Health Team - Clinical Practice
  • Canyons Neonatal Health - Respiratory Practice Team
  • Perinatal Executive Clinical/Practice Team
  • Women's Health and Newborn Clinical Excellence Team
  • Medical Director and APP Team Lead Team
  • Well Newborn Executive Team
  • NICU Development Team
  • Newborn Development Team
  • NICU EPIC Development Team
  • Neonatology Telehealth Team
  • National NICU APP Collaboration Team
  • Neonatology Medical Group Operational Team
  • HEAL - Women's & Newborn Team
  • HEAL - Children's Health Team

Past:

  • Corporate OB/Neonatal Operations Team
  • Executive Core APP Council
  • Corporate NICU Medication/Transfusion Board Goal Team
  • Corporate NICU Feeding Board Goal Team
  • Corporate NICU Strategic Planning Team
  • Annual Newborn-Pediatric Critical Care Conference Planning Committee
  • AFH SCN Executive Leadership Team
  • UVH NICU Executive Leadership Team
  • Chairman, UVH Neonatology EMR Safe Utilization Steering Team
  • UVH Women & Children Leadership Team
  • UVH NICU POKE Champion Team
  • Studor Coach, UVH NICU Redesign & Quality Improvement Teams
  • Chairman, UVH NICU Cue-Based and On Request Feeding Multidisciplinary Team
  • Chairman, UVH CLABSI Multidisciplinary Team
  • UVH NICU Staff Code of Conduct Multidisciplinary Team
  • UVH NICU Antibiotic Usage Multidisciplinary Team
  • UVH NICU Sedation & Pain Management Multidisciplinary Team
  • UVH NICU Parent Satisfaction Multidisciplinary Team
  • UVH NICU Safety Multidisciplinary Team
  • UVH NICU TeleHealth Team
  • Corporate NICU Lab/POKE Board Goal Team
  • Corporate NICU Ventilation & Imaging Board Goal Team
  • Chairman, UVH EMR Implementation Multidisciplinary Team
  • UVH NICU Expansion & Redesign Multidisciplinary Team
  • UVH NICU Discharge Planning Team
  • UVH ROP Guidelines Team
  • UVH NICU Oxygen Use Team
  • UVH NICU Sepsis Team
  • UVH NICU Respiratory Management Team

Foreign Service

  • August 2019: Two weeks abroad in Togo teaching Helping Babies Breathe, Helping Mothers Survive and Essential Care for Every Baby simulation courses to medical personnel with LDS Charities.
  • 2018: One week abroad in Zimbabwe teaching Helping Babies Breathe and Helping Mothers Survive simulation courses to medical personnel with LDS Charities.
  • 2016: Three weeks abroad in Tanzania teaching Helping Babies Breathe and Helping Mothers Survive simulation courses to medical personnel with LDS Charities.
  • 2012: One week abroad in Kenya teaching NRP Simulation to medical personnel with LDS Charities.
  • 2011: One week abroad in Thailand teaching NRP Simulation to medical personnel with LDS Charities.
  • 2005: One week abroad in Guyana teaching NRP to medical personnel with LDS Charities.
  • 1997: Two months abroad in Mexico assisting in NICU, PICU, Newborn Nursery and Pediatric floors; also assisted Operation Smile with pediatric reconstructive surgery (non-Spanish speaking).

Memberships

  • Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
  • Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
  • International Nurses Association

Timeline

APP Director of Neonatology

Intermountain Health
07.2019 - Current

Adjunct Instructor

University Of Utah, College Of Nursing
03.2015 - Current

Neonatology APP Coordinator

Intermountain Medical Group
01.2009 - 07.2020

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Locum Tenen

Banner Desert Hospital
01.2008 - 11.2008

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Intermountain Medical Group
07.2002 - Current

Staff Nurse

Intermountain Health
08.1997 - 10.2001

Executive MBA -

Brigham Young University

Doctor of Nursing Practice -

University of Utah

Master of Science - Nursing

University of Utah

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Brigham Young University

Associate of Science - Nursing

Ricks College

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