I enjoy traveling especially to beach destinations, gardening, biking and working with non-profit organizations
Courtney Furwa PA-C
Westlake
Summary
Empathetic Physician Assistant with a robust background at Cleveland Clinic, excelling in cardiothoracic surgery, including complex heart failure and heart assisted devices , and proficient in both endoscopic and open conduit harvesting. Demonstrated leadership by training peers and optimizing clinic workflows. Expertise in technical procedures and exceptional collaborative skills highlight a track record of clinical excellence and innovation.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Physician Assistant
Cleveland Clinic
09.2013 - Current
- Streamlined clinic workflow by collaborating closely with physicians, nurses, and support staff on a day to day basis
- First and second assisted in all categories of cardiac, thoracic and vascular surgery as well as complex heart failure and transplant cases
- Independently and proficiently harvested venous and arterial conduits both open and endoscopically
- Frequently trained new colleagues in learning how to properly assist in the operations and workplace flow
Pittsburgh Steelers Experience Employee
Pittsburgh Steelers
07.2008 - 09.2012
Sales Clerk
Dairy Queen
09.2005 - 08.2009
Education
Master of Physician Assistant Sciences -
Saint Francis University
Loretto, PA05-2013
Skills
- Multitude of surgeries; valves, CABG, dissections, re-operations, minimally invasive, pediatric cardiac, pulmonary thromboendarterectomy, robotic, impella insertion and removal, ECMO, VADS, heart and lung transplantation
- Assembling Heartmate along with assisting insertion
- IABP placement and navigation
- Endoscopic and open venous harvesting
- Endoscopic and open radial artery harvesting
- Suturing
- Incision and Drainage
- Wound care
Interests
Timeline
Physician Assistant
Cleveland Clinic
09.2013 - Current
Pittsburgh Steelers Experience Employee
Pittsburgh Steelers
07.2008 - 09.2012
Sales Clerk
Dairy Queen
09.2005 - 08.2009
Master of Physician Assistant Sciences -
Saint Francis University
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