Heather Paquin
Manchester,CT
Summary
Professional member of health care team with nearly 15 years experience in pediatric and adult emergency medicine, summer and residential camp nursing, and organ donation.
Diligent problem-solver with resourceful approach to challenges and organized style. Leverages critical care and organ donation expertise to manage job functions.
Seasoned nursing and donation professional offering multifaceted clinical knowledge and expertise working with diverse families. Knowledgeable about EMR review, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing donor potential.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Donation Coordinator
New England Donor Services
Waltham, MA
01.2017 - Current
- Train new Donation Coordinators to organization and aspects of DC role. Mentor junior staff over course of their first few years within DC role.
- Evaluate and compile medical history and risk assessment information through review of EMRs to determine preliminary donor suitability.
- Collaborate with Critical Care nursing and medical teams to optimize organ function during evaluation and allocation process.
- Utilize dual advocacy when interacting with hospital professionals with goals of increasing organs available for transplant as well as providing a legacy for donor families
- Manage critically ill donors until organ recovery, including but not limited to requesting/ordering medications, labs, radiological tests and invasive procedures, and case screening w/Clinical Directors.
- Provide timely and accurate information regarding organ function and donor suitability to both transplant surgeons and transplant coordinators.
- Conduct frequent "real-time" education and development with hospital staff.
Organ Donation Coordinator
LifeChoice Donor Services
Bloomfield, CT
01.2015 - 12.2016
- Evaluated records and risk assessment information across numerous EMR platforms to complete preliminary donor eligibility screening.
- Supported local families in crisis by advocating for needed donations, including utilization of Dual Advocacy techniques.
- Collaborated with Critical Care nursing and medical teams to optimize organ function during evaluation and allocation process.
- Arranged transportation for transplant center professionals and communicated arrangements according to established protocols.
- Conducted dynamic presentations for both internal and external audiences, donation partners, and executive leadership.
- Achieved national certification within field as Certified Procurement Transplant Coordinator in 9/2016.
- Trained and mentored new DCs to role within organization.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Hartford Hospital
Hartford, CT
01.2011 - 02.2015
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Registered Nurse
Nature's Classroom Inc
Ivoryton And Lakeside, CT
09.2010 - 12.2010
- Provided nursing care and followed previously established protocols in treatment of minor injuries and illnesses to up to 100 students at residential outdoor education program.
- Built trust and rapport with educational staff and teachers to enable effective communication of instructions and safety requirements pertinent to student's health and safety.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
Registered Nurse
Camp Boggy Creek
Eustis, Florida
05.2010 - 08.2010
- Built trust and rapport with counselors to determine psychological and physical needs and ensure safety of campers.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
Registered Nurse
Maimonides Medical Center
Brooklyn, NY
01.2009 - 05.2010
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Registered Nurse
The Hole In The Wall Gang Camp
Ashford, CT
05.2008 - 12.2008
- Built trust and rapport with counselors to determine psychological and physical needs and ensure safety of campers.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
Lab Technician
UMASS Medical School
Worcester, MA
09.2001 - 05.2007
- Worked closely with other lab technicians and primary investigators in small laboratory setting
- Independently performed genetic and molecular testing to determine suitability for use of murine subjects in studies
- Kept detailed records of age/gender and population of husbandry animals.
- Oversaw items in inventory and reordered before supplies diminished.
- Interpreted and documented results of tests into active databases and communicated results to primary investigator and associates.
- Collect blood and tissue samples with focus on accuracy and adherence to aseptic techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Columbia University School of Nursing
Ney York, NY05.2008
Bachelor of Science Degree - Biology
Framingham State College
2007
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Regulatory Compliance
- Data Analysis
- Prioritizing Patients
- Patient Care Assessment
- Workflow Improvements
- Accurate Documentation
- Individualized Instruction
- Critical Thinking
Accomplishments
- Certified Procurement Transplant Coordinator (current)
- BLS for Providers (current)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) (previous)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (previous)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (previous)
Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse, State of CT - 06/2008-Current
- Licensed Registered Nurse, State of NY-06/2008-Current
- BLS Provider: 06/2021: Current
- Certified Procurement Transplant Coordinator 09/2016-Current
- Previously Held Certifications:
Trauma Nursing Core Curriculum (TNCC)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Timeline
Donation Coordinator
New England Donor Services
01.2017 - Current
Organ Donation Coordinator
LifeChoice Donor Services
01.2015 - 12.2016
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Hartford Hospital
01.2011 - 02.2015
Registered Nurse
Nature's Classroom Inc
09.2010 - 12.2010
Registered Nurse
Camp Boggy Creek
05.2010 - 08.2010
Registered Nurse
Maimonides Medical Center
01.2009 - 05.2010
Registered Nurse
The Hole In The Wall Gang Camp
05.2008 - 12.2008
Lab Technician
UMASS Medical School
09.2001 - 05.2007
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Columbia University School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science Degree - Biology
Framingham State College
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