Rana Whitney, Msn, Rn, Ccds
About Rana Whitney, Msn, Rn, Ccds
Rana Whitney is a CDI Data Analytics Auditor at Intermountain Health, where she has worked since 2023. She holds a Master's degree in Informatics from Aspen University and has extensive experience in healthcare and technical support roles.
Work at Intermountain Healthcare
Rana Whitney currently serves as a CDI Data Analytics Auditor at Intermountain Health, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on clinical documentation improvement and data analytics, contributing to the organization's efforts in enhancing healthcare quality and efficiency. Prior to this role, she worked as a Regional Lead Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist at Intermountain Health from 2020 to 2023, where she played a key role in leading initiatives to improve clinical documentation practices.
Education and Expertise
Rana Whitney has a strong educational background in healthcare and informatics. She earned her Master's degree in Informatics from Aspen University, completing her studies from 2016 to 2021. Additionally, she holds an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) from the College of St. Mary, which she obtained between 2011 and 2013. Rana also studied Business Administration at the University of Phoenix, achieving an Associate degree in 2008, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Atmospheric Sciences with an emphasis in Chemistry from the University of Arizona, completed in 2000.
Professional Background
Rana Whitney has a diverse professional background spanning various roles in healthcare and technology. She began her career in research at Colorado State University, working on hail research from 1996 to 1998. She then transitioned to technical roles, including a position as a Technical Operations Analyst II at First Data Corporation from 2003 to 2011. Rana also worked as a Technical Support/Associate Trainer at Western Union for one year in 2002-2003. Her nursing career includes roles as a Registered Nurse at University of Missouri Health Care from 2013 to 2015 and as a Case Management Nurse at SCL Health from 2015 to 2020.
Career Progression
Rana Whitney's career reflects significant progression in both healthcare and data analytics. After starting her nursing career, she advanced to roles that combined her clinical expertise with technical skills. At Intermountain Health, she has transitioned from a Regional Lead Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist to her current position as a CDI Data Analytics Auditor. This trajectory highlights her ability to integrate clinical knowledge with data-driven decision-making in healthcare settings.