Emily Barrett
Nashville,GA
Summary
Organ Placement Coordinator with wealth of healthcare experience and expertise in problem solving. Over 12 years experience in an OPO and almost 2 years with a transplant center. Friendly and hospitable with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Confident in managing technical resources. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges. Eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transplant Coordinator
Buckeye Transplant Services
10.2022 - Current
- Facilitated efficient organ allocation by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of UNOS policies and procedures.
- Optimized patient outcomes through meticulous pre-transplant evaluations and assessments.
- Evaluated organ offers and presented to surgeons in a timely and detailed manner.
- Called recipients to screen medical suitability and assist them with admission process, length of stay and any further questions.
- Properly and timely documented all organ acceptances in EPIC, donor net and de listing in Waitlist.
- Coordinated multi-organ transplants, effectively managing the unique challenges associated with these complex cases.
- Increased donor organ utilization by coordinating efficient procurement and transportation processes.
Organ Placement Coordinator
LifeLink Of Georgia
05.2013 - Current
- Evaluated critical patients remotely to assess organ function and overall donor stability and made recommendations accordingly.
- Offered pancreas and kidneys to transplant centers through UNOS guidelines and expedited offer criteria.
- Remotely coordinated with vascular coordinators, transplant coordinators and surgeons in regards to patient care and potential recipients.
- Arranged transportation for organs once accepted via private plane, commercial flight or ground.
- Assisted in training of new staff.
- Maintained attention to detail with every item documented, ensuring its accuracy and validity.
- Active part of the research committee and policy committee.
Vascular Coordinator
LifeLink Of Georgia
01.2012 - 05.2013
- Worked bedside with each donor to medically manage the donor from consent to operating room.
- Ordered necessary medical interventions and evaluations in order to maximize organ donation.
- Acted autonomously with medical care decisions in a critical care patient acuity setting.
- Coordinated with medical staff and transplant centers in regards to patient care and potential recipients.
- Educated hospital and medical staff to maximize organ donation opportunities.
- Organized an OR time, travel for all recipient teams, and acted as circulating nurse during procurement.
RN- Surgical Trauma ICU
Atrium Healthcare Navicent The Medical Center
08.2009 - 01.2012
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Education
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA05.2013
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Gordon State College
Barnesville, GA05.2009
No Degree - Pre-Nursing
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, GASkills
- Organization and Time Management
- Medical Knowledge of Critical Patients
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking
- Computer Literacy
Accomplishments
Received the yearly Achievement Award with recognition from the EVP OPO Operations.
Certification
CPTC - Certified Procurement Transplant Coordinator
Timeline
Transplant Coordinator
Buckeye Transplant Services
10.2022 - Current
Organ Placement Coordinator
LifeLink Of Georgia
05.2013 - Current
Vascular Coordinator
LifeLink Of Georgia
01.2012 - 05.2013
RN- Surgical Trauma ICU
Atrium Healthcare Navicent The Medical Center
08.2009 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Nursing - Nursing
Georgia Southern University
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Gordon State College
No Degree - Pre-Nursing
University of West Georgia
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