Christopher Cooper
Sterrett,AL
Summary
Results-oriented RN with over 28 years of experience in Healthcare. Extensive knowledge of operations and workflow in a Catheterization/Electrophysiology Lab setting. Experienced in developing and implementing policies and procedures along with process evaluation and re-engineering. Working knowledge and expertise of the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission standards and guidelines for Cardiac EP Lab accreditation. Established EP Lab clinical support program at Grandview Medical Center and was instrumental in Grandview Medical Center becoming the first Hospital in Alabama to receive IAC Accreditation. Lead a team made up of 4 Suite Electrophysiology Lab, 41 bay Prep and Recovery area, and 2 Special procedure/Bronch Suites.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Efficiency Consultant
Biosense Webster, Inc.
- Evaluation of EP lab flow
- Responsible for suggested improvements in procedural flow and efficiency.
Efficiency Consultant
Boston Scientific
- Responsible for hosting and educating visitors to the methods and protocols for the Electrophysiology lab
- Educates clients about efficiencies and day to day operations of the Electrophysiology Lab.
Medical Consultant
C3 Consulting, LLC
01.2024 - Current
- Provided expert consultations on unique or challenging cases that required specialized knowledge or experience beyond the scope of general practitioners.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care and effective communication among healthcare providers.
- Streamlined workflow processes in the practice, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced wait times for patients.
- Consulting in cardiac cath/EP labs focusing on efficiency and increased volume procedures and patient throughput.
Site Surveyor
Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC)
01.2015 - Current
- Conduct on-site surveys of facilities to assess for compliance with IAC accreditation standards and guidelines
- Provides feedback to IAC on changes to standards and guidelines.
Product Consultant
Cardiva Medical, Inc.
01.2015 - Current
- Evaluates and provides feedback on company’s medical devices relevant to EP procedures prior to market release.
Interim Director
Healthtrust
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
Clinical Director of OP Services-Heart Care Service Line Prep & Recovery, Special Procedures and Electrophysiology
Grandview Medical Center
01.2019 - 06.2023
- Lead and maintain patient experience goals and objectives for Heart Care patients and providers
- Team development and organizational structuring
- Maintain staffing recruitment and retention, and resource support for staff
- Manage regulatory oversights for Joint Commission/CMS
- Maintain monthly reports, productivity, budgeting and planning, communicating with hospital leadership
- Keep procedural area workflow efficient.
RN Coordinator for EP Lab
Grandview Medical Center
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Provide supervision for day to day operations
- Plan, organize, supervise and provide assignments for nursing and Radiology staff, for a total of 14 employees
- Coordinate interdisciplinary team to promote efficient workflow and optimal patient care
- Develop effective policies and procedures that support the operations of the lab
- Participate in routine meetings of the CV Service Line Quality Improvement Committee to monitor patient outcomes, track complications and monitor and improve lab workflow
- Facilitate training of visitors (Physicians, RNs and EP Techs) in efficient workflow of the EP lab
- Develop rapport with patients and families, and maintain productive working relationship with medical staff.
RN Coordinator – Electrophysiology Lab
St. Vincent’s Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Managed daily activities of the EP Lab operations including scheduling of staff and cases
- Provided assignments for nursing and radiology staff to ensure efficient lab operations.
RN Travel Nurse
Soliant Health
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Provided quality patient care in procedural and critical care units areas
- Coordinated with fellow nursing team members to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
RN – Electrophysiology and Catheterization Labs
VA Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Prepped patients for procedures and procedural sedation
- Administered cardiac medications, evaluated hemodynamics and maintained patient comfort throughout procedures
- Practiced critical thinking skills and excellent communication skills.
RN – Pre and Post Recovery Unit
UAB Hospital Heart and Vascular Center
01.2005 - 01.2010
- Responsible and accountable for nursing care function, activities and development of the pre and post procedure area
- Responsible for maintaining appropriate and accurate documentation of patient care
- Administered medications as ordered by the physician
- Recovered patients who received conscious sedation and anesthesia
- Built rapport with patients and families and maintained productive working relationships with medical staff.
RN Emergency Department
UAB Hospital
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Responsible and accountable for assessment and management of patient care in an emergency setting at a Level 1 Trauma Center
- Responsible for maintaining appropriate and accurate documentation of patient care
- Administered medications as ordered by the physician.
Sales representative
Alabama Rentals
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Responsible for acquiring new accounts and maintaining current accounts.
Sales representative
HIS Medical Equipment Sales
01.2000 - 01.2002
- Presented information regarding the use of home health equipment to physicians, nurses, patients, and caregivers
- Responsible for the sales of medical equipment to physicians and patients.
Registered nurse
Carraway Methodist Center
01.1996 - 01.2000
- Assessment and management of patient care post heart surgery in the intensive care unit.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Carraway Methodist Center
01.1993 - 01.2000
- Assessment and management of patients in the cardiac stepdown unit.
Education Certifications
- Associates Degree in Nursing, UAB Walker College, 1996
- LPN Program, Bevill State Community College, 1993
Consulting Work
- Efficiency Consultant, Biosense Webster, Inc., Irvine, CA, Evaluation of EP lab flow, Responsible for suggested improvements in procedural flow and efficiency
- Boston Scientific, Minneapolis, MN, Responsible for hosting and educating visitors to the methods and protocols for the Electrophysiology lab, Educates clients about efficiencies and day to day operations of the Electrophysiology Lab
- Site Surveyor, Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC), Eliott City, MD, 2015, present, Conduct on-site surveys of facilities to assess for compliance with IAC accreditation standards and guidelines, Provides feedback to IAC on changes to standards and guidelines
- Product Consultant, Cardiva Medical, Inc., Santa Clara, CA, 2015, present, Evaluates and provides feedback on company’s medical devices relevant to EP procedures prior to market release
Timeline
Medical Consultant
C3 Consulting, LLC
01.2024 - Current
Interim Director
Healthtrust
09.2023 - 12.2023
Clinical Director of OP Services-Heart Care Service Line Prep & Recovery, Special Procedures and Electrophysiology
Grandview Medical Center
01.2019 - 06.2023
Site Surveyor
Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC)
01.2015 - Current
Product Consultant
Cardiva Medical, Inc.
01.2015 - Current
RN Coordinator for EP Lab
Grandview Medical Center
01.2015 - 01.2019
RN Coordinator – Electrophysiology Lab
St. Vincent’s Hospital
01.2013 - 01.2015
RN Travel Nurse
Soliant Health
01.2012 - 01.2013
RN – Electrophysiology and Catheterization Labs
VA Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2012
RN – Pre and Post Recovery Unit
UAB Hospital Heart and Vascular Center
01.2005 - 01.2010
RN Emergency Department
UAB Hospital
01.2004 - 01.2005
Sales representative
Alabama Rentals
01.2002 - 01.2004
Sales representative
HIS Medical Equipment Sales
01.2000 - 01.2002
Registered nurse
Carraway Methodist Center
01.1996 - 01.2000
Licensed Practical Nurse
Carraway Methodist Center
01.1993 - 01.2000
Efficiency Consultant
Biosense Webster, Inc.
Efficiency Consultant
Boston Scientific
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