Blessy Varghese, RN, BSN, MSN
Laurel,USA
Summary
Knowledge and experience in Capacity Management and Throughput, Utilization review, Care Coordination, Nursing Education & Wound and Hyperbaric medicine. Experienced in Telligen, EHR systems including Epic, iHeal, & Cerner, Google docs and slides, Microsoft 365 Proficiency in Review guidelines - Interqual & MCG. Resourceful coordinator possessing outstanding prioritization, multitasking and planning to juggle responsibilities. Systematic and methodical professional offering several years of hands-on experience handling various administrative duties and tasks in office setting. Commended and recognized for efficiency, team building, problem-solving, and resourcefulness.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
RN Wound Care & HBO Operator
University of MD Laurel Wound Care & Hyperbarics
Laurel, MD
02.2024 - Current
- Wound Assessment, Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, and Treatment Administration.
- Case Management.
- Patient and Family Education.
- Documentation, data collection, analysis, and reporting.
- Infection Control.
- Collaboration and advocacy for home care and other community resources.
- Continued Education and Best Practices.
- Hyperbaric Chamber Certified
Clinical Bed Coordinator
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
Washington, DC
11.2010 - Current
- Collaborate and coordinate across disciplines in the triage, placement, and transfer of patients to ensure a smooth patient flow throughout the hospital.
- Assess, plan and intervene appropriately with respect to anticipated and projected ADT data to open and close surge areas.
- Oversee patient placement personnel.
- Coordinate with the Transfer Center (MedStar) on incoming transfers.
- Train staff nurses, placement reps, & unit clerks on CapMan software.
- Collaborate with various Project Management teams including Housekeeping and Facilities to ensure a clean, safe, and healing patient environment.
- Prepare and send daily house census and other capacity notifications.
- Member of ER Patient Experience Committee 2012 -2015
- Member of MWHC Pathway to Excellence Committee 2017
UR Case Manager
University of MD Capital Region
Largo, MD
10.2019 - 01.2022
- Provide criteria-based LOC recommendations to providers in ED and inpatient areas.
- Do initial, admission, and concurrent reviews and send them to payers for medical necessity and reimbursement.
- Ensure systemwide appropriate utilization of resources.
- Work to resolve payer denials & facilitating peer-to-peer provider engagements.
Clinical Liaison/Auditor
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
Washington, DC
01.2009 - 11.2010
- Line audit of charges in hospital bills, counter audit against denials by insurance companies in managed care setting, verifying clinical necessities, medical record review, billing conflict resolution, clinical liaison with central finance.
Emergency Room Nurse
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
Washington, DC
01.2008 - 07.2010
- Emergency management of patients in ER and ambulatory care, IV and phlebotomy skills, and assisting with codes and emergency procedures in a busy Level 1 trauma center ER.
Nurse prn
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
Washington, DC
01.2008 - 01.2009
Clinical Nurse 4C
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
Washington, DC
01.2003 - 01.2008
- 5 years of primary nursing care of patients pre- & post-Cath and EP labs.
Home Care Educator & Examiner
M & M Home Care w/University of District of Columbia (UDC)
Washington, DC
01.2006 - 12.2006
- Teach, conduct certification exams, and license Home Health program students.
Clinical Educator
Divine Medical Center
Kerala, India
01.1999 - 01.2003
- Curriculum development; classroom and clinical; and coaching and mentoring of General Nursing and Midwifery Program students.
- In-service education of staff nurses.
- Subjects included A&P, Psychiatric Nursing, Medical Surgical and Community Health Nursing.
Education
MSN - Nursing with emphasis on Healthcare Informatics
Grand Canyon University
Arizona, USA01.2017
BSN -
Government College of Nursing, Medical College
Calicut, IndiaSkills
- Staff training and management
- Clinical auditing and review
- Case management and placement
- Patient education and engagement
- Data analysis and reporting
- Infection control practices
- Team collaboration and coordination
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Strategic scheduling techniques
- Problem-solving strategies
- Process improvement methodologies
Volunteer Experience
- Sunday School Director & Instructor for preteens and teens, 01/01/10, Current
- Meal preparation Meals on Wheels, College Park, MD, 2016- 2017
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
RN Wound Care & HBO Operator
University of MD Laurel Wound Care & Hyperbarics
02.2024 - Current
UR Case Manager
University of MD Capital Region
10.2019 - 01.2022
Clinical Bed Coordinator
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
11.2010 - Current
Clinical Liaison/Auditor
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
01.2009 - 11.2010
Emergency Room Nurse
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
01.2008 - 07.2010
Nurse prn
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
01.2008 - 01.2009
Home Care Educator & Examiner
M & M Home Care w/University of District of Columbia (UDC)
01.2006 - 12.2006
Clinical Nurse 4C
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
01.2003 - 01.2008
Clinical Educator
Divine Medical Center
01.1999 - 01.2003
MSN - Nursing with emphasis on Healthcare Informatics
Grand Canyon University
BSN -
Government College of Nursing, Medical College
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