Yuvonnie Tharp
About Yuvonnie Tharp
Yuvonnie Tharp is a Clinical Review Nurse with extensive experience in various nursing specialties and advanced medical equipment. She has worked in specialized healthcare settings and currently serves at Avalon Healthcare Solutions in Tampa, Florida.
Work at Avalon Healthcare Solutions
Yuvonnie Tharp has been employed as a Clinical Review Nurse at Avalon Healthcare Solutions since 2018. Avalon Healthcare Solutions is recognized for its comprehensive laboratory benefits management services. In this role, Tharp utilizes her extensive nursing background to conduct clinical reviews, ensuring that patients receive appropriate care and that healthcare services are utilized effectively. Her position is based in Tampa, Florida, where she has contributed to the company's mission of improving healthcare outcomes.
Education and Expertise
Yuvonnie Tharp holds an Associate's degree in Registered Nursing from the University of Charleston, where she studied from 1982 to 1984. Additionally, she earned an Associate's degree in Medical Secretarial Science from Beckley College, studying from 1978 to 1980. Tharp furthered her education by obtaining a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree from West Virginia State University between 2001 and 2003. Her educational background supports her diverse expertise in various nursing specialties, including Medical Surgical Nursing, Telemetry, and Pre-Admission Testing.
Background in Nursing Specialties
Yuvonnie Tharp has a diverse background in nursing, having worked in specialized settings such as a freestanding Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat Hospital and an Outpatient Colonoscopy/EGD Surgery. Her experience spans multiple nursing specialties, including Medical Surgical Nursing, Telemetry, and Pre-Admission Testing. This varied experience has equipped her with the skills necessary to operate advanced medical equipment, including eye lasers, LASIK, yag laser, and CO2 laser.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current role at Avalon Healthcare Solutions, Yuvonnie Tharp worked as a Utilization Review Nurse at Cognizant from 2016 to 2017. She also served as a Telephone Triage Nurse/Case Manager at UnitedHealth Group from 2007 to 2012. In these positions, she gained valuable experience in patient care and healthcare management, which contributes to her current responsibilities in clinical review and healthcare oversight.
Involvement with Healthcare Accreditation
Yuvonnie Tharp has assisted with the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) by gathering necessary information and documentation. This involvement highlights her understanding of healthcare standards and regulations, as well as her commitment to maintaining quality in healthcare services.