Maria Plomondon CCP, LP
Topsfield,MA
Summary
Dedicated and highly motivated Perfusionist with 13 years of clinical patient care experience having worked as a RRT/ECMO Specialist and Mechanical Assist Specialist in Boston, MA prior to becoming a Perfusionist in May 2021. Currently employed as a Certified Clinical Perfusionist at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, MA.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Clinical Perfusionist
Brigham And Women's Hospital
03.2023 - Current
- Operates a hybrid ECMO system for single and bilateral lung transplants.
- Operates cardiopulmonary bypass for adult open heart surgery such as CABG, valve replacement/repair, LVAD/RVAD implant, DHCA with selective cerebral perfusion and heart transplant (DBD and DCD with Transmedics OCS).
- Collaborates with surgeon and anesthesiologist to manage patients during and after cardiac surgery.
- Manages Centrimag, Impella, IABP, autotransfusion, VV/VA ECMO and durable VAD patients in the OR (HeartWare and HeartMate 3).
- Manages HIPEC for abdominal and thoracic procedures.
Certified Clincal Perfusionist
Tufts Medical Center
06.2021 - 02.2023
- Operates cardiopulmonary bypass for adult open heart surgery such as CABG, valve replacement/repair, LVAD/RVAD implant, DHCA with selective cerebral perfusion and heart transplantation.
- Collaborates with surgeon and anesthesiologist to manage patients during and after cardiac surgery.
- Manages BIVAD Centrimag, Impella, IABP, autotransfusion, HIPEC, VA/VV ECMO, TAVR.
- Manages durable VAD patients in OR for cardiac and non-cardiac procedures (HeartMate II, HeartMate 3, HeartWare, Evaheart).
Mechanical Assist Specialist
Massachusetts General Hospital
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Responsible for setup and management of durable VADs, Impellas, and IABPs.
- Developed and maintained patient VAD database and met with patients in outpatient setting for yearly equipment checks and maintenance.
- Responsible for intraoperative cell savage for vascular and orthopedic surgical cases.
- Maintained heater coolers and performed HMS and cell saver quality controls.
- Assisted CCPs in daily operating room responsibilities.
Respiratory Therapist/ECMO Specialist
Tufts Medical Center
11.2015 - 07.2018
- Responsible for assessing and managing patients in ICU, step down floor, and emergency room settings.
- Responsible for initiating and managing VV and VA ECMO for adult and pediatric patients.
- Trained new ECMO specialists and precepted new graduate RTs.
Respiratory Therapist/ECMO Specialist
Brigham And Women's Hospital
06.2011 - 12.2016
- Initiated and managed VV and VA adult ECMO in ICU, ER, and operating room settings, including ambulatory ECMO for patients awaiting lung and heart transplant.
- Precepted new RT graduates and trained new ECMO specialists.
Education
Master of Science - Cardiovascular Perfusion
Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Boise State University
Boise, IDSkills
- EPIC proficient
- Attention to Detail & organized
- Strong Communicator
- Self-Motivated
- Strong Clincal Judgement
Additional Information
BLS/ACLS Certified
Timeline
Certified Clinical Perfusionist
Brigham And Women's Hospital
03.2023 - Current
Certified Clincal Perfusionist
Tufts Medical Center
06.2021 - 02.2023
Mechanical Assist Specialist
Massachusetts General Hospital
06.2018 - 06.2019
Respiratory Therapist/ECMO Specialist
Tufts Medical Center
11.2015 - 07.2018
Respiratory Therapist/ECMO Specialist
Brigham And Women's Hospital
06.2011 - 12.2016
Master of Science - Cardiovascular Perfusion
Quinnipiac University
Bachelor of Science - Respiratory Therapy
Boise State University
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