Allison Gonzalez
@allisongonzalez
Compassionate utilization review nurse and case manager driving safe discharges.
What I'm looking for
I am a compassionate Utilization Review Nurse, Case Manager, and Service Coordinator with extensive experience coordinating complex care plans, discharge planning, and patient management across acute and post-acute settings. I consistently ensure compliance with CMS regulations and MCO state program requirements while advocating for high-risk populations.
Throughout my career I have led multidisciplinary teams to optimize transitions of care, obtain prior authorizations, and improve clinical documentation and quality outcomes. I have hands-on experience with utilization review, prior authorization processes, PPS/PAI data transmission, and authorizations for mental health services.
I bring strong clinical judgment, autonomy, and a focus on patient and family advocacy to every role, paired with a track record of improving care coordination and regulatory compliance to meet organizational goals.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Utilization Review Nurse
UnitedHealthcare Group
Dec 2021 - Present (4 years 2 months)
Coordinated multidisciplinary care plans and discharge planning for high-risk patients, ensuring CMS compliance and improving post-hospitalization transitions. Performed prior authorization and medical necessity reviews for MCO state programs to maintain regulatory adherence.
Utilization Review Nurse
Ascension Providence Hospital-DePaul
Jul 2019 - Dec 2021 (2 years 5 months)
Acted as liaison among patients, providers, and payers to obtain authorizations and ensure regulatory compliance, maintaining accurate utilization review documentation. Secured authorizations for mental health treatment and performed prior authorization reviews.
Admissions Coordinator
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Hillcrest
Jul 2010 - Jul 2019 (9 years)
Managed patient admissions for acute inpatient rehabilitation per federal and state regulations, improved clinical documentation with multidisciplinary teams, and handled PPS/PAI data transmission to CMS. Served as primary contact for patients, families, and referral sources.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
McLennan Community College
Associate of Science, Nursing
2004 - 2004
Completed an Associate of Science in Nursing at McLennan Community College in 2004.
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