Libby Cooley

Managed complex cases effectively by leveraging strong problem-solving skills and clinical expertise.

• Mentored junior staff members, fostering a supportive learning environment that enhanced professional growth.
• Developed and maintained excellent relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring smooth operations and continued business success.

• Managed care of patients with HeartMate II, HeartMate III, and HVAD left ventricular assist devices (LVADs)
• Led patient/caregiver teaching, monitored surgical procedures, and supported community outreach

• Skilled in post-operative management of critically ill cardiac and thoracic patients
• Experienced in effectively communicating with clinicians and patients to consistently provide high-quality care
• Mentored new nursing staff members, fostering teamwork and improving unit efficiency.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge on emerging trends in nursing practice to enhance effectiveness in delivering quality care.
• Increased quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and online courses.
• Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.

• Cloned, expressed, purified, and crystallized voltage-gated calcium channel proteins
• Performed fluorescence polarization and ELISA binding experiments to identify small chemicals that mimic calcium channel functions
• Coauthored multiple peer-reviewed publications, showcasing key research findings within the scientific community.
• Liaised with external collaborators to coordinate joint research efforts, maximizing resource utilization and expanding knowledge networks.
• Participated in research projects by designing and executing experiments.