Besni Varghese
Rowlett,TX
Summary
Accomplished Nurse Practitioner and nursing tutor with a robust background in direct patient care and education. Expert in geriatric care and preventive strategies, leveraging skills in joint injections and electronic charting.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Provider and Nurse Practitioner
Wellmed Medical Group
2019.02 - Current
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, promoting healthier lifestyles.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Assessed and diagnosed patients, determining appropriate treatment plans in a timely manner.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and treatment plans.
- Performed comprehensive physical examinations and documented patient histories to gather information and identify health issues.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient care and streamline processes.
- Provided comprehensive healthcare services for diverse populations, addressing acute and chronic conditions.
Nurse Practitioner
Garland Integrated Healthcare
2016.12 - 2020.07
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, promoting healthier lifestyles.
- Assessed and diagnosed patients, determining appropriate treatment plans in a timely manner.
- Developed and conducted standardized assessments and evaluations for patients with motor vehicle accidents, back and neck pains, concussions, shoulder and knee pains.
- Performed school physicals, ordering and evaluating lab tests as well as medications.
- Administered hormone replacement therapy, immunotherapy for allergies, allergy skin tests, intra-articular injections, trigger point injections, hyaluronan injections.
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse, Telemetry
Baylor Medical Center At Garland
2008.07 - 2018.02
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Performed frequent checks on life support equipment and made necessary adjustments to preserve optimal patient conditions.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage while minimizing overtime expenses.
- Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
Nurse Practitioner
TLC Rehab and Wellness
2016.04 - 2016.11
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies, promoting healthier lifestyles.
- Prescribed and managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to treat underlying causes and relieve symptoms.
- Provided elderly patients with preventative health measures including vaccinations, screenings, medication adjustments according to age-related needs.
Alternate DON/Alternate Administrator
Integrity Home Healthcare Services
2011.04 - 2012.06
- Ensured patient safety and satisfaction by regularly updating policies and procedures based on industry best practices.
- Maintained open lines of communication with staff members through regular meetings, promoting transparency within the organization.
- Recruited hired, and trained exceptional healthcare professionals to build a dedicated team focused on providing quality patient care.
- Organized continuing education opportunities for employees to encourage professional development within their respective fields of expertise.
- Conducted regular audits of patient records to identify areas of improvement and maintain high-quality service delivery standards.
- ·Performed admissions and recertifications for home healthcare patients on a timely basis.
Alternate DON/Alternate Administrator
Medglobal Home Healthcare Inc.
2006.12 - 2010.12
- Recruited hired, and trained exceptional healthcare professionals to build a dedicated team focused on providing quality patient care.
- Maintained open lines of communication with staff members through regular meetings, promoting transparency within the organization.
- Organized continuing education opportunities for employees to encourage professional development within their respective fields of expertise.
- Addressed any concerns or complaints from patients or family members promptly, resolving issues professionally and efficiently.
- Conducted regular audits of patient records to identify areas of improvement and maintain high-quality service delivery standards.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly, providing constructive feedback for continuous growth and development within the organization.
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse
Baylor Specialty Hospital
2006.09 - 2008.06
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Managed patients on ventilators, feeding tubes, tracheostomies in long-term acute care unit.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Managed staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage while minimizing overtime expenses.
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse
Monmouth Medical Center
2003.07 - 2006.08
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive treatment plans for complex patients with multiple comorbidities.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Skillfully managed challenging patient situations using de-escalation techniques, crisis intervention strategies, and therapeutic communication skills.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new nursing staff members, contributing to a positive work environment and high-quality patient care.
- Served as a preceptor for nursing students during their clinical rotations, providing valuable real-world experience and guidance to foster professional growth.
Nursing Faculty/Adjunct Clinical Instructor
St.Joseph's School of Nursing
2002.08 - 2003.05
- Managed classroom dynamics effectively, fostering a positive atmosphere conducive to learning while maintaining professionalism at all times.
- Increased student preparedness for licensure exams by implementing comprehensive review sessions that incorporated test-taking strategies and content-specific material.
- Delivered high-quality instruction using a variety of teaching methods tailored to diverse learning styles and individual needs of students.
- Strengthened interdisciplinary collaboration by coordinating guest lectures from healthcare professionals across various disciplines.
- Supervised students during clinical rotations, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures while promoting patient safety and quality care delivery.
- Assisted in curriculum development to ensure alignment with accreditation standards and best practices in nursing education.
- Instructed students on how to perform head-to-toe assessments on patients and how to intervene in medical emergencies.
- Provided immediate and constructive feedback to students individually and as group.
Nursing Faculty/Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor
Vijay School of Nursing,
2000.01 - 2002.07
- Contributed educational and clinical expertise to help optimize training courses and boost student learning.
- Assessed student knowledge levels and abilities with detailed assessments.
- Supported student educational and vocational planning to help each optimize learning strategies and reap long-term career benefits.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, participation, assignments, and exam scores to track progress throughout the semester.
- Mentored nursing students during clinical rotations, offering support and guidance for professional development.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL08.2024
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of Nursing, Visakhapatnam
India12.1999
Skills
- Joint Injections, Trigger point injections, Venipunctures
- Diagnosis and treatment
- Direct Patient Care
- Precepting
- Patient Education
- Lab result evaluation
- Geriatric Care
- Preventive Care
- FLUENT IN English, Hindi, Malayalam, Telugu
- Time Management
- Organizational Skills
- Electronic Charting
Certification
BLS/CPR Certification: Expires May 2025
Timeline
Lead Provider and Nurse Practitioner
Wellmed Medical Group
2019.02 - Current
Nurse Practitioner
Garland Integrated Healthcare
2016.12 - 2020.07
Nurse Practitioner
TLC Rehab and Wellness
2016.04 - 2016.11
Alternate DON/Alternate Administrator
Integrity Home Healthcare Services
2011.04 - 2012.06
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse, Telemetry
Baylor Medical Center At Garland
2008.07 - 2018.02
Alternate DON/Alternate Administrator
Medglobal Home Healthcare Inc.
2006.12 - 2010.12
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse
Baylor Specialty Hospital
2006.09 - 2008.06
Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse
Monmouth Medical Center
2003.07 - 2006.08
Nursing Faculty/Adjunct Clinical Instructor
St.Joseph's School of Nursing
2002.08 - 2003.05
Nursing Faculty/Adjunct Clinical Nursing Instructor
Vijay School of Nursing,
2000.01 - 2002.07
Doctor of Nursing Practice -
Chamberlain University
Master of Science - Family Nurse Practitioner
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
College of Nursing, Visakhapatnam
BLS/CPR Certification: Expires May 2025
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