Open To Work
AVA LEVERETTE
Colorado Springs,CO
Work Preference
Summary
Results-driven healthcare professional adept at managing high volumes of clinical reviews. Reviewed 300+ imaging orders daily while maintaining compliance and supporting utilization management. Expertise in streamlining processes enhances patient care outcomes and fosters effective collaboration with care teams.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Review Specialist I
Envision Radiology
08.2025 - 07.2026
- Reviewed and approved an average of 300+ CT and MRI imaging orders daily across a three-state region, ensuring medical necessity, clinical accuracy, and compliance with organizational and payer guidelines.
- Applied clinical judgment to interpret medical documentation, enhancing utilization management and supporting prior authorization determinations.
- Communicated with healthcare providers to clarify documentation and resolve case issues, facilitating timely processing of clinical reviews.
- Surpassed established productivity and performance KPIs, ensuring accurate clinical reviews and regulatory compliance while achieving timely case determinations in a remote work environment.
Patient Care Technician III
Colorado Springs Imaging
Colorado Springs, USA
03.2023 - 08.2025
- Coordinated workflow for two MRI scanners and one CT scanner, optimizing efficiency in a high-volume outpatient imaging center.
- Coordinated workflow for two MRI scanners and one CT scanner, enhancing patient throughput in high-volume outpatient imaging center.
- Conducted detailed clinical screenings and assessed patient histories to identify contraindications and support safe diagnostic imaging.
- Collaborated with radiologists, technologists, and referring providers to address order discrepancies, ensuring accurate imaging studies and improved patient outcomes.
- Verified prior diagnostic imaging and relevant clinical documentation, facilitating accurate interpretation and promoting continuity of care.
- Ensured compliance with MRI safety standards, patient screening protocols, and organizational policies in a high-volume outpatient setting.
Rehabilitation Technician
The Center at Centennial
Colorado Springs, USA
07.2022 - 08.2025
- Partnered with physical and occupational therapists to deliver inpatient rehabilitation services and support safe discharge planning.
- Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions, preparing equipment and providing ongoing patient support to improve treatment engagement.
- Assisted patients with neurological and orthopedic conditions in therapeutic exercises and mobility training, enhancing functional rehabilitation outcomes under licensed therapists.
- Managed rehabilitation equipment and supplies, coordinating orders and performing routine preventive maintenance.
Lead Certified Nursing Assistant
The Center at Centennial
Colorado Springs, USA
12.2021 - 07.2022
- Delivered direct patient care and assisted with activities of daily living, enhancing patient comfort and autonomy.
- Monitored and accurately documented patient intake/output and vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff.
- Observed and reported changes in patient condition to nurses and providers to support timely interventions.
- Supported nursing staff with wound care procedures, ensuring proper patient positioning and adherence to sterile protocols.
Registered Behavior Technician III
Colorado Behavior and Learning Group
Colorado Springs, USA
07.2020 - 11.2021
- Delivered one-on-one behavioral therapy targeting communication, social skills, and adaptive/pre-academic growth.
- Implemented individualized behavioral intervention plans under BCBA supervision to enhance client skill development and promote independence.
- Collected and analyzed behavioral data to evaluate intervention effectiveness and support clinical decision-making.
- Collaborated with BCBA supervisors and caregivers to relay client progress and ensure effective implementation of care plans.
QMAP / Caregiver
Freedom Home Assisted Living Inc.
Colorado Springs, USA
01.2020 - 02.2021
- Delivered compassionate direct care and support for activities of daily living (ADLs) to enhance residents' quality of life.
- Monitored residents' physical, mental, and emotional conditions, promptly reporting changes or concerns to nursing staff to ensure timely interventions.
- Maintained safe, clean, and organized living environment, ensuring resident rooms were stocked and compliant with facility standards to support resident well-being.
Education
Associate of General Studies - Radiology Technology
Pikes Peak State College
Colorado Springs, CO01-2024
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences, Psychology
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO05-2020
Skills
- Utilization Management
- Necessity review
- Documentation review
- Clinical Safety Protocols
- HIPAA Compliance
- RIS (Radiology Information Systems)
- Electronic health records
- PACS management
- Electronic health records
Timeline
Clinical Review Specialist I
Envision Radiology
08.2025 - 07.2026
Patient Care Technician III
Colorado Springs Imaging
03.2023 - 08.2025
Rehabilitation Technician
The Center at Centennial
07.2022 - 08.2025
Lead Certified Nursing Assistant
The Center at Centennial
12.2021 - 07.2022
Registered Behavior Technician III
Colorado Behavior and Learning Group
07.2020 - 11.2021
QMAP / Caregiver
Freedom Home Assisted Living Inc.
01.2020 - 02.2021
Associate of General Studies - Radiology Technology
Pikes Peak State College
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Sciences, Psychology
University of Colorado Colorado Springs