Jessica Doran
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Heart Transplant Coordinator at Emory University Healthcare with strong leadership in patient evaluation and education. Proficient in Epic documentation and critical thinking, achieving a reduction in evaluation-to-committee timelines. Skilled in mentoring new hires and promoting teamwork, resulting in improved operational efficiency in high-pressure settings.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Heart Transplant Coordinator
Emory University Healthcare
Atlanta, USA
04.2021 - Current
- Places patients on heart transplant list
- Manages heart transplant waitlist
- Evaluates and educates patients regarding heart transplant evaluation
- Gathers patient data and presents patients at multidisciplinary team meeting
- Conducted pre-transplant vascular assessment for patient eligibility
- Streamlined evaluation process to reduce time from evaluation to committee date
- Developed Pre-Transplant Epic Report to enhance efficiency across transplant department
- Trained and mentored new hires to enhance team knowledge and skills
Heart Transplant Coordinator
Emory University Healthcare
Atlanta, USA
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Coordinated pre and post-transplant care for patients, ensuring comprehensive support throughout the transplant journey
- Executed rotations in pre-heart transplant, inpatient, outpatient, and triage roles to enhance patient care and streamline processes
- Coordinated patient evaluations for organ transplantation procedures.
- Managed patient and donor data using electronic health record systems.
- Facilitated communication between medical teams and transplant recipients.
Pediatric RN Cardiac Step-Down Unit
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
Atlanta, USA
07.2016 - 04.2021
- Team leader/Charge Nurse
- Managed pre and post-operative care for cardiac surgery and transplant patients, ensuring optimal recovery and monitoring for complications
- Provided comprehensive care for patients with congenital defects and congestive heart failure, enhancing patient outcomes through individualized treatment plans
- Provided personalized care for patients using Berlin heart and LVAD technology in a clinical setting.
- Delivered post-procedure care for patients following cardiac catheterization and pacemaker insertion in a hospital environment.
- Provided assistance in stabilizing patients during critical situations in a high-pressure medical environment.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective care plans, improving patient recovery and satisfaction
- Applies newly acquired knowledge and skills to a variety of patient care situations
Clinical Instructor
Emory University
Atlanta, USA
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Pediatric nurse clinical instructor
- Oversaw seven to eight nursing students, facilitating their clinical education and development.
- Provided weekly evaluations to assess student performance and support academic growth.
- Graded clinical assignments for nursing students.
- Scheduled and organized Zoom meetings to foster communication and enhance learning among nursing students.
- Helps further nursing students’ education
Adult RN Cardiac Progressive Care Unit
Tanner Medical Center
Carrollton, USA
12.2014 - 07.2016
- Managed care for patients with cardiac arrhythmias, CHF, hypertension, and hypotension, ensuring timely interventions and monitoring
- Cared for patients post cardiac catheterization with PCI, pacemaker insertion, and cardioversion
- Administered and monitored cardiac medications and drips, ensuring optimal therapeutic outcomes for patients
- Assisted in stabilizing patients in a high-pressure environment
- Utilized Epic software to document patient care accurately and efficiently.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive care plans
- Involved family in plan of care to improve altered family processes
- Applied knowledge and skills to a variety of patient care situations
Senior Unit Secretary/Clinical Support Evening Unit Supervisor
Tanner Medical Center
Carrollton, USA
01.2008 - 12.2014
- Supervised patient care and unit coordination, managed ward clerking, and provided customer service as Evening Supervisor of Clinical Support.
- Outpatient medical billing, coding, and compliance
- Enhanced time management, communication, organization, patient care, ergonomics, and leadership skills through practical application.
- Gained hands-on experience in hospital setting, contributing to effective patient support and operational efficiency.
Office Assistant
West Georgia Printing Company, Inc.
Carrollton, USA
01.2003 - 12.2008
- Performed typesetting and provided customer service.
- Organized office supplies and maintained inventory levels for efficient operations.
- Assisted in preparing print orders and ensuring specifications met client requirements.
- Managed incoming calls and directed inquiries to appropriate team members promptly.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Nursing Informatics
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Downers Grove, IL01.2025
Master of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Downers Grove, IL01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Columbus State University
Columbus, GA01.2016
Associates Degree - Nursing
West Georgia Technical College
LaGrange, GA01.2014
H.S. - College Prep
Carrollton High School
Carrollton, GA01.2008
Skills
- Project management
- Critical thinking
- Decision-making
- Leadership/Supervision
- Training and mentoring
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Teamwork
- Cross-cultural collaboration
- Verbal communication
- Computer literacy
Certification
- Registered Professional Nurse, Georgia, RN246907, 03/15, 01/27
- ACLS for Health Care Providers, American Heart Association, 02/19, 02/26
- BLS for Health Care Providers, American Heart Association, 02/19, 06/27
References
- Andrew McGinty, RN, Assistant Resource Nurse, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA, 404-216-3321, Andrew.mcginty@choa.org
- Audrey Beckham, RN, Assistant Nurse Manager, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA, 678-438-9127, Audrey.beckham.com
- Elaine Shipman, RN, Nurse Manager, Tanner Medical Center, Carrollton, GA, 770-318-2167, Eshipman@tanner.org
Activities
- Staff Engagement, 03/17, present, System-wide Chair
- Patient Safety and Quality Committee, 03/18, present, Co-Chair
- Magnet preparation, 03/18, present
- Maintaining JACHO standards, 03/18, present
- Epic Superuser, 03/18, present
- Restraints Superuser, 03/18, present
Timeline
Heart Transplant Coordinator
Emory University Healthcare
04.2021 - Current
Heart Transplant Coordinator
Emory University Healthcare
01.2021 - 01.2022
Clinical Instructor
Emory University
09.2020 - 12.2020
Pediatric RN Cardiac Step-Down Unit
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
07.2016 - 04.2021
Adult RN Cardiac Progressive Care Unit
Tanner Medical Center
12.2014 - 07.2016
Senior Unit Secretary/Clinical Support Evening Unit Supervisor
Tanner Medical Center
01.2008 - 12.2014
Office Assistant
West Georgia Printing Company, Inc.
01.2003 - 12.2008
Graduate Certificate - Nursing Informatics
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Master of Science - Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Columbus State University
Associates Degree - Nursing
West Georgia Technical College
H.S. - College Prep
Carrollton High School