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SONIA CARVAJAL

Houston,USA

Summary

Healthcare professional and Registered Nurse trained in Colombia with over 9 years of experience in high-complexity hospital environments. Strong background in Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) patient care, oncology nursing, and surgical services, combined with extensive experience in healthcare administration, patient coordination, auditing, and revenue cycle management. Native Spanish speaker with full professional fluency; basic English proficiency currently under active development. Seeking remote or hybrid roles in healthcare administration, medical billing & coding, medical scribing, patient coordination, or clinical support.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Surgical Services Coordinator

Hospital La Misericordia
Calarcá, Colombia
01.2016
  • Coordinated operating room services and supported emergency, internal medicine, pediatrics, and triage shifts.
  • Led administrative and clinical processes within the surgical unit.

Healthcare Auditor – Claims & Revenue Cycle

Fundación Valle del Lili
Cali, Colombia
01.2020 - 11.2025
  • Audited medical records, billing documentation, and insurance denials to ensure accuracy and compliance.
  • Collaborated with physicians, clinical teams, and insurance providers to resolve claim discrepancies.
  • Analyzed healthcare databases and performance indicators.
  • Drafted professional communications and participated in virtual meetings via Microsoft Teams.
  • Ensured confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.

Registered Nurse – Bone Marrow Transplant Unit & Program Coordinator

Fundación Valle del Lili
Cali, Colombia
01.2018 - 11.2025
  • Provided direct nursing care to adult patients undergoing bone marrow transplant in a high-complexity setting.
  • Administered chemotherapy, conditioning regimens, and immunosuppressive therapies following strict protocols.
  • Managed apheresis procedures for hematopoietic progenitor cell and lymphocyte collection.
  • Performed cryopreservation preparation, handling, storage, and documentation of cellular products.
  • Assisted in operating rooms during bone marrow aspiration procedures.
  • Managed central venous catheters and performed blood sampling for tacrolimus, cyclosporine, electrolytes, and blood gases.
  • Monitored vital signs and patient responses during transplant infusions and post-transplant care.
  • Coordinated long-term patient follow-up programs, scheduling labs, appointments, and multidisciplinary visits.
  • Served as liaison between patients, hematologists, oncologists, nursing teams, and administrative departments.
  • Led unit operations, supervised staff, managed high-value clinical databases, and monitored quality indicators.
  • Responded to patient complaints, adverse events, and supported continuous quality improvement initiatives.
  • Documented all clinical and administrative activities using SAP and institutional systems.

Charge Nurse – Surgery Department

Clínica de Occidente
Cali, Colombia
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Coordinated surgical unit operations and nursing staff.
  • Supported perioperative care, recovery, and pre-anesthetic consultations.
  • Ensured patient safety, workflow efficiency, and compliance with clinical standards.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - BSN Equivalent

Universidad Alexander Von Humboldth
Colombia
01.2016

Specialization - Healthcare Administration

Universidad Católica De Manizales
Colombia
01.2024

Especialización En Gestión Y Finanzas De La Salud - Health Administration

University of Michigan
Virtual
02.2026

Course Revenue Cycle, Billing, And Coding - Health Administration

Johns Hopkins University
Virtual
01.2026

Medical Coding For Max Reimbursement - Health Administration

Coursera
Virtual
01.2026

Skills

  • Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) Nursing Care
  • Oncology & Immunocompromised Patient Care
  • Clinical Documentation & EHR (SAP)
  • Patient Scheduling & Care Coordination
  • Medical Auditing (Claims, Denials, Glosas)
  • Revenue Cycle Management
  • Medical Billing & Coding (Foundational)
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Healthcare Customer Service
  • Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
  • Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams

Certification

  • Oncology Patient Management – SENA (400 hours), Colombia• Public Health Diploma• Apheresis & Hematopoietic Cell Collection Training – Terumo• HIPAA Compliance – Coursera• Introduction to Healthcare Management – University of Michigan (Coursera)• Introduction to Healthcare Finance – University of Michigan (Coursera)• Introduction to Healthcare Accounting – University of Michigan (Coursera)• Revenue Cycle, Billing, and Coding – Johns Hopkins University (Coursera)• Medical Coding for Max Reimbursement – Coursera

LANGUAGES

Spanish: Native / Full Professional Fluency
English: Basic – Actively Studying

Timeline

Healthcare Auditor – Claims & Revenue Cycle

Fundación Valle del Lili
01.2020 - 11.2025

Registered Nurse – Bone Marrow Transplant Unit & Program Coordinator

Fundación Valle del Lili
01.2018 - 11.2025

Surgical Services Coordinator

Hospital La Misericordia
01.2016

Charge Nurse – Surgery Department

Clínica de Occidente
01.2016 - 01.2018

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - BSN Equivalent

Universidad Alexander Von Humboldth

Specialization - Healthcare Administration

Universidad Católica De Manizales

Especialización En Gestión Y Finanzas De La Salud - Health Administration

University of Michigan

Course Revenue Cycle, Billing, And Coding - Health Administration

Johns Hopkins University

Medical Coding For Max Reimbursement - Health Administration

Coursera
SONIA CARVAJAL