Theresa Mahoney, Rn, Msn
About Theresa Mahoney, Rn, Msn
Theresa Mahoney, RN, MSN, serves as a Senior Quality Information Specialist at Q-Centrix, bringing over 15 years of experience in nursing informatics and healthcare quality improvement. She has a diverse background in clinical roles and data management technologies, with a strong focus on optimizing healthcare outcomes.
Current Role at Q-Centrix
Theresa Mahoney serves as a Senior Quality Information Specialist at Q-Centrix in Chicago, Illinois. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to the organization for five years. In her role, she focuses on quality improvement initiatives and data management within healthcare systems. She regularly communicates quality needs, goals, and standards with various hospitals to ensure compliance and facilitate improvements.
Previous Experience at Mercy Medical Center
Prior to her current role, Mahoney worked at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where she held multiple positions. From 2006 to 2015, she served as a Staff RN and Charge Nurse in the Pulmonary Medicine Unit and Surgical Inpatient Center. She also worked briefly as an Epic Credentialed Trainer in 2013. In total, her tenure at Mercy Medical Center spanned nine years.
Educational Background
Mahoney has a solid educational foundation in nursing and healthcare management. She earned a Master of Science in Nursing with a certification in Nursing Informatics from Walden University between 2013 and 2015. Earlier, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Financial Management from the University of Northern Iowa from 1989 to 1991. Additionally, she completed an Associate's degree in Nursing at Kirkwood Community College from 2003 to 2006.
Healthcare Expertise and Skills
With over 15 years of experience in leadership and support roles within nursing informatics and healthcare quality improvement, Mahoney possesses strong analytical skills essential for assessing healthcare data. She is proficient in various healthcare and data management technologies, including Epic, Vizient, Medisolv, and Quality Payment Program. Her expertise enables her to strategically prioritize and manage multiple projects to optimize productivity and improve outcomes and safety across healthcare systems.
Career in Mortgage Lending
Before transitioning to healthcare, Mahoney worked in the mortgage lending sector at Commercial Federal Bank from 1993 to 2006. During her 13 years there, she held roles as a Mortgage Lending Processor, Underwriter, and Closer. This experience provided her with a strong foundation in financial management, which complements her healthcare expertise.