Rachel Andersen
Seattle
Summary
Registered Nurse and Clinical Research Coordinator with extensive experience in chart review, data abstraction, and clinical documentation auditing across hospital and community-based settings. Skilled in EPIC, REDCap, and clinical data systems to ensure accuracy, regulatory compliance, and quality improvement. Background in addiction medicine and research with strong expertise in care coordination, risk identification, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Known for meticulous attention to detail and ability to translate clinical data into actionable insights. Fluent in Spanish and conversational in Levantine Arabic.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Addiction Medicine Nurse
Downtown Emergency Services Center (DESC)
Seattle, WA
07.2025 - Current
- Conduct comprehensive assessments and documentation reviews for patients with complex medical and behavioral health needs.
- Develop and monitor individualized care plans, ensuring alignment with clinical guidelines.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and audit-ready documentation in CHASERS.
- Coordinate across multidisciplinary teams to support continuity of care and quality outcomes.
- Identify gaps in care, risk factors, and service needs through ongoing case review.
- Support quality improvement initiatives through consistent documentation and tracking.
Clinical Research Nurse/ Clinical Research Coordinator
Seattle Children's Hospital
Seattle, WA, USA
02.2019 - Current
- Conduct detailed chart reviews and data abstraction from electronic health records (EPIC, CIS) to support multi-site clinical studies.
- Reviewed 50+ charts per week for research data accuracy.
- Ensure data accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance in REDCap databases.
- Identify and resolve data discrepancies through cross-referencing clinical documentation.
- Support IRB submissions and protocol compliance, ensuring 100% adherence to research standards.
- Perform qualitative and quantitative data analysis, including coding interview data.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to maintain data integrity and study quality.
Registered Nurse- Labor and Delivery and Postpartum
University of Washington Medical Center
08.2021 - 11.2022
- Documented high-acuity patient care with precise and timely charting in EPIC.
- Performed detailed clinical assessments and documentation audits to ensure care continuity.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams in a fast-paced, high-risk environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Washington
08.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
St. Olaf College
05.2013
Skills
- Chart Review & Medical Record Auditing
- Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI)
- Quality Assurance & Compliance
- Data Abstraction & Validation
- EPIC, REDCap, CIS
- Care Coordination & Case Management
- Regulatory Compliance (IRB, HIPAA)
- Risk Identification & Gap Analysis
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Certification
- Registered Nurse | WA State Department of Health | 2021-present
- Lactation Certification | Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative | 2021-present
- Obstetrics Training | OB/Gyn Academy: University of Rochester | 2021-present
- EPIC Training | Seattle Children's Hospital, University of Washington | 2020-present
- Basic Life Support | American Heart Association | 2013-present
LANGUAGE PROFICIENCIES
Levantine Arabic Proficiency
Professional Working
Spanish Language Proficiency
Professional Working
Timeline
Addiction Medicine Nurse
Downtown Emergency Services Center (DESC)
07.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse- Labor and Delivery and Postpartum
University of Washington Medical Center
08.2021 - 11.2022
Clinical Research Nurse/ Clinical Research Coordinator
Seattle Children's Hospital
02.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
St. Olaf College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Washington