Gabriel Hernandez
Port Arthur,Texas
Summary
Senior organ recovery coordinator specializing in hospital development, family services, organ procurement and tissue and eye education. Expertise in regulatory compliance and best practices for family care, hospital compliance and clinical donor maintenance. Known for providing compassionate emotional support and ensuring adherence to healthcare regulations.
Overview
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Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Clinical and Family Coordinator-Contract
The Legacy Gift Solutions
Dallas, TX
2026 - Current
- Delivered exceptional service to families through in-person and phone interactions.
- Managed donor referrals and assessed organ donation eligibility.
- Facilitated effective communication between donor families and transplant professionals.
- Educated healthcare providers on best practices in organ donation procedures.
- Reviewed medical histories of potential donors to identify contraindications for transplantation.
- Guided families on available options for donation and support services.
- Developed tailored care strategies addressing diverse family needs.
- Coordinated family meetings to discuss end-of-life options and requirements.
Senior Organ Recovery Coordinator
Southwest Transplant Alliance
Dallas, TX
04.2008 - 07.2026
- Managed organ recovery processes for transplant patients in critical need.
- Partnered with medical teams to facilitate timely and efficient organ procurement
- Coordinated donor families and medical teams to ensure a successful organ recovery process.
- Monitored patient status and consulted with physicians regarding any changes that could affect eligibility for donation.
- Assessed donor eligibility utilizing physical examination findings, laboratory results, and imaging studies
- Ensured precise documentation of donor and recipient information throughout processes.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws governing tissue and organ donations.
- Educated families about the donation process and provided emotional support.
- Provided emotional support for donor families during the donation process.
- Supervised laboratory staff and ensured compliance with safety protocols.
- Implemented standard operating procedures for laboratory processes and techniques.
- Supervised daily operations of laboratory personnel, ensuring that all activities were completed according to established protocols.
Hospital Development Coordinator
Southwest Transplant Alliance
Dallas, TX
08.1999 - 04.2008
- Streamlined organ donation processes in collaboration with hospitals and healthcare providers.
- Monitored compliance with regulatory requirements in donation procedures.
- Organized training sessions for staff on donation protocols.
- Planned and led training programs on staff development to enhance employee knowledge, engagement, satisfaction and performance.
- Facilitated meetings to discuss case reviews and best practices.
Laboratory Supervisor-Lions Eye Bank of Texas
Baylor College of Medicine Medical Center
Houston, Texas
01.1993 - 08.1999
- Facilitated recovery of corneas and whole eyes, enhancing availability for corneal transplant procedures
- Implemented quality assurance protocols for laboratory processes and results.
- Supervised daily laboratory operations and ensured compliance with safety regulations.
- Trained and mentored laboratory staff on standard operating procedures.
- Coordinated scheduling and workflow for laboratory personnel, optimizing resource allocation and efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX09-1993
Skills
- Organ procurement
- Clinical assessment
- Medical clinical procedures
- Healthcare compliance
- Regulatory compliance
- Ethics and compliance
- HIPAA guidelines
- Records management
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Emotional support for families
- CPTC certification since 2014
Certification
- Certified Procurement Transplant Coordinator (CPTC)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic life support for health care providers (BLS)
Timeline
Senior Organ Recovery Coordinator
Southwest Transplant Alliance
04.2008 - 07.2026
Hospital Development Coordinator
Southwest Transplant Alliance
08.1999 - 04.2008
Laboratory Supervisor-Lions Eye Bank of Texas
Baylor College of Medicine Medical Center
01.1993 - 08.1999
Senior Clinical and Family Coordinator-Contract
The Legacy Gift Solutions
2026 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Lamar University