Angela Reed
Midwest Transplant Network
Independence,MO
12
years of professional experience
Detail-oriented Tissue Procurement Coordinator with a proven track record of managing complex recovery operations. Known for strong communication, reliability, and compassion, ensuring compliance with regulations and timely delivery of tissue products.
Work History
Tissue Procurement Coordinator II
1 Year 10 Months- Managed donor cases from initial setup through tissue procurement and shipment, coordinating accurate documentation, regulatory compliance, and timely delivery to designated tissue processors.
- Coordinated the efficient procurement of cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, dermal, spinal, and corneal tissues, ensuring regulatory compliance, quality standards, and timely recovery operations.
- Coordinated decedent transportation logistics to ensure timely tissue recovery, and effective collaboration with healthcare facilities and recovery partners.
- Collaborated effectively with cross-functional departments to ensure timely coordination, accurate information exchange, and seamless operational workflows.
- Earned Certified Tissue Bank Specialist (CTBS) | October 2025
TOPC Teamlead
1 Year 7 Months- Led cross-functional teams to enhance operational workflows and improve tissue recovery processes.
- Mentored junior staff in best practices for tissue procurement and distribution protocols.
- reviewed hospital records, prepared donor case documentation, and collaborated with tissue processors to efficiently screen and evaluate potential donor cases.
Organ Recovery Coordinator/ Organ Import Coordinat
5 Years 6 Months- Coordinated organ recovery logistics, ensuring timely communication with transplant teams and hospitals.
- Provided reliable support across night, weekend, and holiday shifts in a fast-paced environment.
- Prioritized and managed multiple tasks efficiently, ensuring all responsibilities were completed accurately and within established deadlines.
- Developed and strengthened organizational, communication, and teamwork skills through coursework and volunteer experiences
- Built and maintained positive, professional relationships with colleagues and stakeholders fostering effective communication and collaboration
- Demonstrated strong organization and time management skills while successfully managing multiple projects and competing priorities
- Reviewed hospital records, prepared donor case documentation, and collaborated with tissue processors to efficiently screen and evaluate potential cases
- Coordinated the preparation and packing of specialized equipment and supplies required for organ perfusion and procurement procedures involving the heart, lungs, liver, pancreas, and kidneys, ensuring readiness and procedural efficiency.
- Proficient in the setup, operation, and transportation of the OrganOx perfusion system, ensuring equipment readiness and support for successful organ procurement and transplantation procedures.
- Trained and mentored new Organ Procurement Coordinators on organ flushing protocols, ensuring procedural accuracy, regulatory compliance and successful organ recovery outcomes.
- Performed kidney preparation and preservation procedures, including fat dissection, anatomical assessment, cannulation, and placement on perfusion pumps to support successful transplantation outcomes.
OR Coordinator/scrub
1 Year 7 Months- Executed scrub and circulating duties for cataract and minor plastic surgery procedures, ensuring sterile technique and effective surgical workflow to enhance patient care.
- Cleaned, inspected, sterilized, and autoclaved surgical instruments and equipment, ensuring compliance with infection control standards and readiness for surgical procedures
- Managed inventory, supplies, and equipment through effective material management practices, ensuring operational efficiency and uninterrupted workflow.
- Managed ophthalmic lens ordering and inventory control, ensuring adequate stock availability, accurate case depletion, and efficient support of surgical operations
- Proficient in the setup, operation, and troubleshooting of ORA and Lasik surgical systems
- Coordinated operating room staff, equipment, and surgical supplies to ensure efficient workflow, procedural readiness, and high quality patient care
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Skills
Work ethic
Reliable
Flexibility
Regulatory compliance
Dependability
Diligence
Compassion
Timeline
Tissue Procurement Coordinator II
Midwest Transplant Network
10.2024 - CurrentRead More
TOPC Teamlead
Mid America Transplant
03.2023 - 10.2024Read More
Organ Recovery Coordinator/ Organ Import Coordinat
Mid America Transplant
04.2018 - 10.2023Read More
OR Coordinator/scrub
St. Charles Eye and Surgery Center
07.2014 - 02.2016Read More
Tri County Technical School of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse from Nursing
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