Janice Parson

(Most recent role at UTMB)

• Extensive experience in role of post transplant coordinator and the coordination of recipient care and management including medications, complications and interventions
• Maintains and continually improves knowledge of CMS/UNOS requirements for transplant centers
• Serves as preceptor, mentor and coach
• Serves as a strong advocate for patients
• Serves on renal steering committee and attends Transplant Quality Collaborative Meeting
• Expertise in organ call functions and adhere to OPTN/UNOS guidelines
• Maintains good relationships with all members of interdisciplinary team and outside providers

• work experience while at UTMB includes five years in cardiology with administration of DSE and Nuclear Stress Tests, acute hemodialysis for 5 years, and MICU for 3 years
• Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
• Administered medications and treatment to hemodynamically unstable patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
• Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.