Andrea Sullivan
Murphy
Summary
Accomplished RN and Organ Recovery Coordinator with a proven track record at Southwest Transplant Alliance, enhancing organ donation opportunities through exceptional collaboration, donor management and logistics management. Skilled in clinical assessment and fostering teamwork. Renowned for adaptability and critical thinking, I excel in high-stakes environments, ensuring optimal donor/recipient outcomes.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Organ Recovery Coordinator
Southwest Transplant Alliance
12.2022 - Current
- Coordinated logistics for organ transport, ensuring prompt delivery to transplant centers while minimizing ischemic time.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary hospital staff to provide timely information on potential donors, resulting in increased donation opportunities.
- Improved interdepartmental collaboration by developing strong relationships with key stakeholders, including physicians, nurses, and transplant coordinators.
- Responsible for activities related to recovering organs for transplant, including but not limited to potential donor referrals, donor evaluation, authorization process, and comprehensive donor management.
- Knowledgeable of individual hospital policies related to the donation of all anatomical gifts.
- Able to identify key personnel who are capable of improving and maintain a hospital’s level of participation in facilitating potential organ and tissue donors.
- Perform activities related to the initial and surgical recovery elements of the donation process.
- Mentor and Preceptor to new ORC's.
RN: Pediatric Pre-op, PACU, Step-down
Parkhill Surgery Center
12.2021 - Current
- Float RN for Pre-Op, PACU and Step-down in a Pediatric Surgery Center.
RN- School Nurse
Plano Independent School District
08.2017 - 10.2019
- Oversaw health services for an Elementary School of 450 students and faculty.
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
- Performed health screening's for students and staff.
- Documented student vital signs, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to parents, teachers and medical professionals.
- Managed students with chronic health conditions and disabilities.
- Provided medical consultations to other school personnel to promote well coordinated school health and safety efforts.
- Participated as a team member to develop school safety plans to ensure student and faculty safety.
- Served as a liaison between families, school personnel and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Administered different therapies and medications inline with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
RN- School Nurse
Plano Independent School District
08.2010 - 08.2012
- See above.
RN
Children's Health Dallas
01.2001 - 05.2010
- Worked as a bedside RN in PICU
- Worked as a bedside RN and Charge RN on a General Surgery Floor
- Worked as a PACU RN
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Dallas County Community College El Centro
Dallas, TXSkills
- Ethics and compliance
- Clinical assessment
- Cultural history
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Critical thinking
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Training and mentoring
Certification
BLS/ACLS/PALS certified to November 2025
Timeline
Organ Recovery Coordinator
Southwest Transplant Alliance
12.2022 - Current
RN: Pediatric Pre-op, PACU, Step-down
Parkhill Surgery Center
12.2021 - Current
RN- School Nurse
Plano Independent School District
08.2017 - 10.2019
RN- School Nurse
Plano Independent School District
08.2010 - 08.2012
RN
Children's Health Dallas
01.2001 - 05.2010
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Dallas County Community College El Centro