Jennifer Pierce
Saginaw,MI
Summary
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in CVICU, CVOR nursing and Cardiovascular Perfusion; with a talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem solving skills and a proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advanced Surgical Consultant
Johnson & Johnson
10.2024 - Current
- Collaborate with teams to implement strategic Impella initiatives, enhancing operational efficiency within the state of Michigan.
- Provide Impella 5.5, CP, and RP flex training to multidisciplinary teams within the state of Michigan.
- Provide expert surgical support for device implant and ICU care to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Facilitate workshops and training sessions, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing among team members and customers.
- Develop and maintain close relationships with customers and team.
- An available, functional mechanical circulatory support and hemodynamic expert for customers and team on best practices for management of Impella devices.
CLINICAL PERFUSIONIST
PERFUSION ASSOCIATES OF MICHIGAN
05.2021 - 10.2024
- Collaborated with surgical teams to optimize patient care and outcomes in high-pressure environments.
- Operated heart-lung machine to regulate blood circulation and composition, administer drugs and anesthetic agents and control body temperature during surgery or respiratory failure of patients.
- Collaborated with surgeon and anesthesiologist to manage circulatory and respiratory functions of patients during and after cardiac surgery.
- Monitored patient vitals and adjusted perfusion parameters to ensure stable hemodynamics throughout surgeries.
- Improved patient outcomes by effectively managing and monitoring cardiopulmonary bypass during surgeries.
REGISTERED NURSE
MIDMICHIGAN HEALTH MIDLAND, MI
06.2004 - 08.2019
- Progressive care unit for 3 years. Caring for telemetry/cardiac patients. Critical/intensive care unit for 5 years. Caring for medical, neuro, surgical, and immediate post open-heart critical patients. Skilled in intra-aortic balloon pumps, ventricular assist devices, Impella, swan ganz catheters, arterial lines, and ventilator dependent patients. Active participant in code situations. Over eight years open-heart operating room. Coronary artery bypass, ascending/descending aorta, valves, thoracic, and vascular cases. Also worked with interventional radiology and electrophysiology teams for TAVRs and other specialized cases.
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE, PHLEBOTOMIST
MIDMICHIGAN HEALTH CLARE, MI
04.2002 - 06.2004
- Practiced as Licensed Practical Nurse on medical surgical unit. Obtained patient’s blood samples via phlebotomy in both inpatient and outpatient settings for all ages. Ordered lab tests.
Education
Master of Health Science - Cardiovascular Perfusion
Quinnipiac University
North Haven, CT01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ferris State University
Big Rapids, MI01.2018
Associates Degree - Nursing
MidMichigan Community College
Harrison, MI01.2004
Master of Science -
Central Michigan University
Mt Pleasant, MI01.1999
High School Diploma -
Beaverton High School
Beaverton, MI01.1997
Skills
- 20 years critical care and cardiac experience
- Collaborative team contributor
- Team leadership & development
- Client relationships
- Integrity and honesty
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Analysis & evaluation
- Public speaking
- Analytical thinking
Certification
- Registered Nurse
Timeline
Advanced Surgical Consultant
Johnson & Johnson
10.2024 - Current
CLINICAL PERFUSIONIST
PERFUSION ASSOCIATES OF MICHIGAN
05.2021 - 10.2024
REGISTERED NURSE
MIDMICHIGAN HEALTH MIDLAND, MI
06.2004 - 08.2019
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE, PHLEBOTOMIST
MIDMICHIGAN HEALTH CLARE, MI
04.2002 - 06.2004
Master of Health Science - Cardiovascular Perfusion
Quinnipiac University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Ferris State University
Associates Degree - Nursing
MidMichigan Community College
Master of Science -
Central Michigan University
High School Diploma -
Beaverton High School