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Donna Jugar

Chula Vista,CA

Summary

Organized and knowledgeable Registered Nurse experienced in treating and caring for patients undergoing Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion. Dedicated to providing top quality care within multidisciplinary team environment.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LAAO Nurse Coordinator

UCSD Medical Center
San Diego, CA
07.2023 - Current
  • Facilitated care coordination for patients undergoing LAA occlusion
  • Collaborated with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
  • Educate new EP fellows on LAAO documentation and protocols.
  • Oversaw data entry and maintenance for LAAO patient records in NCDR.
  • Ensure proper management of patient medications surrounding LAAO procedures.
  • Facilitate care coordination with industry partners
  • Provide follow-up care post-procedure, phone calls, and coordinating post-imaging/registry requirements.

Registered Nurse

UCSD Medical Center
San Diego, CA
05.2018 - 07.2023
  • Served as a staff nurse in the Electrophysiology Lab at UCSD at the La Jolla and Hillcrest locations, involved with EP procedures such as cardiac ablation and device implants.
  • Pre-op patients for upcoming EP procedures-review medications, coordinate pre operative imaging/testing

Registered Nurse, Cardiology

Scripps Healthcare
La Jolla, CA
06.1997 - 06.2018
  • Assisted in the development of Electrophysiology department.
  • Collaborated with EP attendings to evaluate and manage patients with complex arrhythmia disorders.
  • Perform all case management and education of EP patients.
  • Participated in remote cardiac monitoring.
  • Conducted outpatient diagnostic cardiac procedures including stress testing, transesophageal echocardiograms, and tilt table testing.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

San Diego State University
San Diego
06-1995

Certification

  • Registered Nurse California 510906
  • Public Health Nurse California 56852

Affiliations

  • Attendee at Watchman Coordinator Summit (Bloomington, MN 2023, Phoenix, AZ 2024)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

LAAO Nurse Coordinator

UCSD Medical Center
07.2023 - Current

Registered Nurse

UCSD Medical Center
05.2018 - 07.2023

Registered Nurse, Cardiology

Scripps Healthcare
06.1997 - 06.2018

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

San Diego State University
Donna Jugar