Inpatient & Workers Comp Case Management RN

Barbara J. Chaudhary, RN, BSN, CCM

Kennewick, WA 509-***-****

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LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

RN License: Multistate RN License #00141582, expires 04/30/2027 Certified Case Manager (CCM): #33953 BLS: expires 12/10/2026 Clinical Systems: Epic; MCG and InterQual criteria EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Phoenix - Phoenix, AZ May 2007 Associate of Science in Nursing, Iowa Methodist Medical Center - Des Moines, IA May 1990 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Trios Hospital - Washington State Aug 2025-Present Inpatient Case Manager

Provide acute-care case management, discharge planning, and utilization review using MCG criteria. Coordinate safe transitions of care and maintain relationships with community resources and post-acute providers. Tyson Foods - Washington State Jan 2025-Jul 2025 Interim Occupational Health Nurse Manager

Managed and developed an occupational health clinic and workers' compensation program. Oversaw hearing conservation, respiratory fit testing, fire brigade health support, OSHA recordkeeping, safety committees, wellness initiatives, ADA and FMLA processes, ergonomics, and immediate care for work-related injuries. Reported significant events and operational issues to plant leadership. Genex Corp - Washington State Oct 2022-Mar 2025

Workers' Compensation Field Nurse Case Manager

Managed complex workers' compensation claims through resolution by coordinating care among injured workers, physicians, attorneys, employers, and other stakeholders. Attended medical appointments, facilitated appropriate treatment and return-to-work planning, and coordinated hospital discharge and transitions to skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or home care. CorVel Corp Jun 2021-Sep 2022

Workers' Compensation Field Nurse Case Manager

Managed complex claims and coordinated medical care with injured workers, physicians, attorneys, and other stakeholders. Supported treatment planning, return-to-work goals, hospital discharge, post-acute placement, home health services, transportation, and follow-up care.

Marathon - Anacortes Refinery, Anacortes, WA Sep 2019-Jun 2021 Occupational Health Nurse Specialist

Managed occupational health clinic operations, workers' compensation case management, hearing conservation, respiratory fit testing, fire brigade health support, OSHA recordkeeping, safety and wellness programs, ADA and FMLA processes, and care for work-related injuries. Developed an employee COVID-19 program based on CDC guidance. Sysco Seattle - Kent, WA May 2017-Aug 2019

Occupational Health Nurse Manager

Managed and developed an occupational health clinic and workers' compensation program. Partnered with safety and plant leadership, maintained OSHA records, led safety and wellness initiatives, managed ADA and FMLA processes, provided immediate care for occupational injuries, and applied ergonomic principles. Washington State Department of Labor & Industries - Tumwater, WA Aug 2013-Apr 2017 Occupational Nurse Consultant, Medical Director's Office Managed complex claims through resolution and closure by coordinating care and communication among injured workers, physicians, attorneys, and other stakeholders.

Capital Medical Center - Olympia, WA Oct 2014-Feb 2017 Case Management / Discharge Planning / Utilization Review Provided acute-care discharge planning, utilization review using InterQual criteria, and case management for hospitalized patients. Tyson Fresh Meats - Pasco, WA Mar 2010-Aug 2013

Occupational Health Nurse Manager

Managed occupational health clinic operations, workers' compensation case management, hearing conservation, respiratory fit testing, fire brigade health support, OSHA recordkeeping, safety committees, wellness initiatives, ADA and FMLA processes, and immediate care for work-related injuries.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Earlier experience includes benefits case management for chronic disease with Premera Blue Cross and Regence BlueShield; telephonic workers' compensation case management in San Francisco; PRN emergency nursing in San Francisco; and emergency/urgent care nursing at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines.

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