DONNA BELLIS
Davie,FL
Summary
Dedicated nursing professional with a Bachelor’s degree and 37 years of comprehensive experience in delivering high quality care across diverse patient populations in high-pressure environments, including the emergency room, acute cardiac care, and the operating room. Proven experience in CPT auditing and coding, along with management and training roles. Exceptional organizational and interpersonal abilities support a strong commitment to customer service and patient advocacy. Clinical surgical reviewing of surgical cases, demonstrating analytical skills and attention to detail in evaluating complex clinical data collection
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Clinical Reviewer
Memorial Healthcare System
02.2017 - Current
- Collects high-quality data compilation, documentation and submits data to the American College of Surgeons NSQIP program
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to enhance patient care quality.
- Reviews patient medical records and collects clinical data on variables, including pre-operative risk factors, intra-op variables and 30-day post-operative mortality and morbidity outcomes for patients undergoing surgical procedures
- Developed training materials for new clinical reviewers to ensure adherence to protocols.
- Mentored junior reviewers, fostering skills in critical analysis and decision-making.
- Demonstrated exceptional organizational skills in managing multiple cases simultaneously while maintaining high levels of accuracy and efficiency.
Circulating OR Nurse
Holy Cross Hospital
05.2008 - 03.2016
- Provided quality patient care during the intraoperative phase.
- Assisted in maintaining a sterile field and provided sterile supplies to surgeons.
- Specialized in orthopedic, ophthalmic, general, plastic, and podiatry surgery.
- Additional experience in gynecologic, laparoscopic, and urology surgery.
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
- Followed infection control procedures.
- Took on charge role when needed
RN Auditor/Director of Clinical Services
Omega Technology Solutions
03.2002 - 03.2013
- Supervised 13 nurse auditors in lost charge recovery projects in various states.
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
- Processed monthly reports for department performance and quality assurance for commercial insurance audits according to CPT/Medicare guidelines.
- Initiated hospital-wide study to identify areas for process improvement.
- Collaborated with sales staff on startup projects at various hospitals across the nation, assisting hospital business staff with compliance issues.
Circulating OR Nurse
Park Creek Surgery Center
06.2007 - 05.2008
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability.
- Provided quality patient care during the intraoperative phase.
- Assist in maintaining a sterile field and provide sterile supplies to surgeon.
- Specialized in plastic, general, orthopedic, and gynecologic cases.
Office Surgical Nurse
US Bariatrics
02.2002 - 09.2004
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Primary care, assessment and evaluation of pre and post op patients.
- Liaison between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
- Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies.
- Pre-op patient education related to upcoming surgery, medication and nutritional protocols.
- Assisted with wound care, gastrostomy tube removal, postop visits.
- Additional duties consisted of telephone triage, preparing doctors orders, history/physicals, and pre-op testing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL01.1988
Associate of Science - Science
Broward Community College
Davie, FL01.1985
Skills
- Motivated
- Clinical judgment
- Medical coding
- Teamwork
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking
- Excellent communication
- Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines
- Organized and efficient
- Adaptable to different environments
Timeline
Surgical Clinical Reviewer
Memorial Healthcare System
02.2017 - Current
Circulating OR Nurse
Holy Cross Hospital
05.2008 - 03.2016
Circulating OR Nurse
Park Creek Surgery Center
06.2007 - 05.2008
RN Auditor/Director of Clinical Services
Omega Technology Solutions
03.2002 - 03.2013
Office Surgical Nurse
US Bariatrics
02.2002 - 09.2004
Associate of Science - Science
Broward Community College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Florida State University