Lobsang D Dhondup

Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center - Transplant Coordinator

Livingston, NJ • 11/2016 - Current

• Improved patient care by providing thorough education on the post-transplant process and continuation of post-transplant care.
• Contributed to team success by participating in quality improvement initiatives related to post-transplantation success.
• Enhanced transplant coordination by streamlining communication among multidisciplinary teams.
• Participated in research projects related to transplantation medicine as transplant research RNs, contributing valuable insights into advancements within the field.
• Served as an advocate for patients throughout their post-transplant journey, addressing concerns, and providing support as needed.
• Support patients and families during the recovery phases, providing compassionate guidance and resources.
• Streamlined patient referral processes, improving access to post-transplantation services for those in need.
• Educated patients on preventive healthcare strategies, and at-home care.
• Educate the patient and provide support with immunosuppressant medication compliance.
• Upheld correct protocols for infection prevention and control.
• Monitored vital signs and documented details for informational and treatment purposes.
• Maintained a safe and sterile environment for optimum patient treatment. Bring up anything with patient safety or social issues to the team during huddles.
• Scheduled tests and procedures for patients needing additional or specialized care.
• Prepared laboratory specimens for testing, obtained results, and notified patients of findings.
• Administered medications, including IV medications, blood transfusions, and assessed patient responses, adjusting strategies to meet objectives.
• Managing approximately 25 or more incoming calls, emails, and faxes per day from patients, doctors' offices, and outside labs.
• Order and restock medical supplies for the Transplant Short Stay Unit.
• Assist patients with routine blood work, diagnostic tests such as X-rays, biopsies, ultrasounds, MRI scans, and CT scans.

• Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
• Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
• Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
• Managed nursing schedules and budgets, streamlining processes for cost savings while maintaining high-quality patient care.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop efficient care strategies tailored to individual patient needs.
• Contributed to the accreditation process by maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations for nursing standards.
• Mentored new nurses in clinical practice and procedures, fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Assisted in developing policies and procedures for safe medication administration, minimizing errors within the department.

• Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
• Coordinated nursing care on the unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
• Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
• Mentored and supervised junior nurses, fostering a supportive and professional work environment.
• Meet a multidisciplinary team to provide the utmost patient care.
• Develop an individualized patient care plan.