Experienced with operating complex perfusion equipment and managing patient care. Utilizes advanced techniques to maintain optimal patient conditions during procedures. Strong understanding of emergency protocols and team coordination.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Perfusionist
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
05.2025 - Current
Operated heart-lung machines during cardiac surgeries, ensuring patient safety and optimal perfusion management.
Monitored vital signs and blood gas levels, adjusting perfusion parameters as needed to maintain stability.
Collaborated with surgical teams to develop individualized perfusion strategies for complex procedures.
Conducted pre-operative assessments and equipment checks to ensure readiness for surgical interventions.
Perfusion Technician
Reading Hospital
08.2021 - 05.2023
Prepared equipment for case, cleaned equipment at end of each case and appropriately disposed of all refuse
Assisted physician, perfusionist and other clinical staff members as requested
Set up, maintained and operated Cell Saver machine throughout various procedures weekly
Ensured that all documentation was done according to protocol established by the customer, SpecialtyCare, and region
Education
Master of Science - Cardiovascular Perfusion
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA
05-2025
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Business Administration
Loyola University Maryland
Baltimore, MD
05.2021
Study Abroad -
University College Cork
Cork, Ireland
12.2019
Skills
Circuit design
Emergency procedures
Equipment troubleshooting
Quality assurance protocols
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
Cardiopulmonary bypass management
Affiliations
Sorin S5
Spectrum Quantum Perfusion Systems
Haemonetics Cell Saver Elite
Getinge CS300
Spectrum and Cardiohelp ECMO Systems
Mr. Frosty and Cardioquip
Clinical Experience
CABG, Valve (Open, Mini, TAVR, and Robotic)
Complicated Aortic Repair with Circ. Arrest using ACP/RCP
Ventricular Assist Device Insertion
Ross Procedure
Timeline
Clinical Perfusionist
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
05.2025 - Current
Perfusion Technician
Reading Hospital
08.2021 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Business Administration
Registered Nurse Medical Surgical Resource Pool at Penn Presbyterian Medical CenterRegistered Nurse Medical Surgical Resource Pool at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center