ALYSON MATTHEWS
West Des Moines,IA
Summary
Seeking a Master’s in Public Health with the intent to serve in the Navy as an Environmental Health Officer.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Utilization Management Nurse
Elevance Health/ AmeriBen Medical Management
Meridian, USA
02.2022 - Current
- Work in a subset of Case Management to evaluate medical necessity of procedures, imaging, surgeries, and inpatient hospital stays
- Use critical thinking and utilize appropriate criteria and resources to make fair and appropriate decisions when authorizing medical services for patients and clients
- Work with an interdisciplinary team of professionals to review requests for inpatient and outpatient services
- Collect/review data and analyze information to make educated decisions regarding certification or denial of treatment
Registered Nurse, OB/GYN Clinic Nurse
Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center
Boise, USA
01.2016 - 09.2021
- Triaged patients on the phone and in the clinic and provided advice
- Assisted in coordinating care/ arranging referrals among multiple disciplines
- Entered and managed orders within the electronic healthcare record
- Scheduled appointments as needed
- Performed Non-stress tests utilizing electronic fetal monitoring
- Conducted ambulatory nursing care for UTI checks, viability ultrasound reviews, STI screenings, staple removals, wound checks, vaccines/injections
- Assisted with out-patient procedures
Registered Nurse, Perinatal Nursing
UC Irvine Medical Center
Orange, USA
01.2012 - 12.2016
- Cared for high-risk mothers and babies in Labor and Delivery, Postpartum, and Nursery
- Assessed and triaged patients in the OB Emergency room
- Educated patients on labor process, newborn, and postpartum care
- Provided breastfeeding education and support
- Acted as an operating room circulator for procedures and surgeries
- Performed technical skills such as IV therapy and phlebotomy
- Administered medications
- Performed physical assessments
- Precepted new employees
- Accompanied patients via ambulance between facilities
Registered Nurse, Perinatal Nursing
Montclair Hospital
Montclair, USA
06.2011 - 12.2011
- Underwent training as a Perinatal Nurse
- Developed skills including circulating as an OR nurse
- Triaged and prioritized patient needs
Registered Nurse, Medical/Surgical Unit
St. Mary Medical Center
Apple Valley, USA
05.2010 - 06.2011
- Provided Skilled nursing care to medical/surgical patients
- Performed physical assessments
- Administered medications
- Collaborated with doctors and care managers to coordinate plans of care
- Trained nursing students
- Acted as a preceptor for new employees as needed
Patient Care Assistant, Bone Marrow Transplant Unit
City of Hope
Duarte, USA
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Measured and documented vital signs
- Monitored and calculated intake and output
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as feeding, bathing, and transferring
- Prepared for procedures such as bone marrow biopsy
- Collaborated with nurses for treatments and procedures
- Floated to various units including Medical/Surgical and Hematology
Education
Lactation Consultant Program -
University of California San Diego
San Diego, CA01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA01.2009
Skills
- Clinical assessment
- Healthcare systems
- Quality improvement
- Utilization review
- Healthcare regulations
- Nursing best practices
Personal Information
Title: RN, BSN
Licensesandtraining
- Iowa / Compact multistate RN License, 173947, Active, 11/15/25
- International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant, L-130308, eligible for renewal
- Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider, Active, 02/15/25
Awardsandscholarships
- Senior Recognition Award, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA, 2009, For exemplifying Christian values in daily life, providing inspiration to nursing students and the Azusa Pacific Community, and demonstrating Christian values and excellence in nursing practice.
- Academic Dean’s List Recipient, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA, 2005, 2009
- President’s Scholarship Recipient, Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA, 2005, 2009
Timeline
Utilization Management Nurse
Elevance Health/ AmeriBen Medical Management
02.2022 - Current
Registered Nurse, OB/GYN Clinic Nurse
Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center
01.2016 - 09.2021
Registered Nurse, Perinatal Nursing
UC Irvine Medical Center
01.2012 - 12.2016
Registered Nurse, Perinatal Nursing
Montclair Hospital
06.2011 - 12.2011
Registered Nurse, Medical/Surgical Unit
St. Mary Medical Center
05.2010 - 06.2011
Patient Care Assistant, Bone Marrow Transplant Unit
City of Hope
01.2007 - 01.2009
Lactation Consultant Program -
University of California San Diego
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Azusa Pacific University
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