Alisa Pierce

About Alisa Pierce

I\'m a Registered Nurse with diverse clinical experience spanning pediatric cardiac ICU, adult ICU, telemetry, and outpatient pre-op/PACU settings. After broadening my skills across multiple care environments and having two children, I\'m eager to return to bedside nursing, preferably with adults - where I can make a meaningful impact on patients and their families each day.I\'m now seeking a long-term role within an organization that values growth, community, and continuity. I\'m ready to invest in a team and deepen my expertise, not just for the next opportunity - but for the long haul.

Experience

1. Utilization Review Nurse

   Western Health Advantage

   Jan 2025 — Present

   Apply clinical expertise to evaluate medical necessity, level of care, and appropriateness of services, ensuring compliance with DMHC, NCQA, and regulatory standards.Conduct utilization review and appeals/grievance resolution, collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to improve patient care pathways.Strengthen ability to coordinate care across the continuum and gain exposure to system-level operations, complementing bedside ICU experience.

Education

• Samuel Merritt University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

  2016 — 2017

• Samuel Merritt University

  Nursing

• University of California, Davis

  English Literature (British and Commonwealth)

• University of California, Davis

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, English Literature (British and Commonwealth)

  2011 — 2013