Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet organizational goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Organ Recovery Coordinator
Advocate Aurora Health
05.2017 - Current
Established and maintained effective communication with multiple team members, physicians and procurement organizations to coordinate organ recovery and transportation
Led discussions with physicians and team members to resolve conflicts and address workflow changes
Timely and thorough evaluation of heart, liver, kidney and pancreas organ offers for suitability
UNET waitlist maintenance and management for all organs
Built and implemented organ offer filters to achieve offer acceptance ratio compliance
Mentored and coached team members to promote confidence, provide constructive feedback and encourage open communication
Pulmonary Hypertension Nurse Clinician
Children's Wisconsin
07.2016 - 05.2017
Established multi-disciplinary care plans, obtained insurance authorizations and provided case management for cardiology and pulmonary hypertension patients
Developed a comprehensive Remodulin teaching program for providers, patients and families
Assisted with medication management, titration and troubleshooting for IV and SQ therapy
Assessed incoming calls on nurse triage line for urgency and acuity
Administered sedation and monitored patients during outpatient procedures
Organ Procurement Coordinator
Versiti
06.2015 - 07.2016
Evaluation of potential organ donors suitability for transplantation
Obtained organ donation authorization, provided family support and education on recovery process
Provided medical management of donors to optimize organ function
Allocated organs in accordance to UNOS policy
Communicated and collaborated with local, regional and national transplant organizations
Managed operating room communication and workflow during organ recovery
Registered Nurse - CICU
Children's Wisconsin
01.2011 - 06.2015
Provided pre/post-operative care for critically ill children with congenital heart defects
Care of children on ECMO and those with HeartWare, Thoratec or Berlin Heart devices
Precepted and mentored new nurses on night shift
Assisted in hospital wide code team response
Participated in bereavement and scheduling committees
Director, Office of Civil Rights at Advocate Health (formerly Advocate Aurora Health)Director, Office of Civil Rights at Advocate Health (formerly Advocate Aurora Health)