Megan Addison
Howell,MI
Summary
Adept Cardiac Device Specialist with a proven track record at U of M Sparrow Health Heart and Vascular, excelling in patient care coordination and pacemaker implantation. Demonstrated leadership in guiding teams and enhancing medical device compliance. Achieved significant improvements in remote monitoring efficiency, embodying a results-driven approach with a blend of technical expertise and motivational skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiac Device Specialist
U of M Sparrow Health Heart and Vascular
01.2020 - Current
- Interrogate pacemakers and review and interpret data collected by device to make sure device is functioning appropriately. Make appropriate programming changes based on data and testing collected.
- Perform remote monitoring for pacemakers and ICDs. Review alerts created by device and communicate with other staff and physicians regarding data collected by devices.
- Perform remote device checks and create reports to be review by electrophysiologists.
- Worked previously with implantable loop monitors. Interrogated monitors in clinic along with remote monitoring in order to identify an significant rhythm abnormalities.
Exercise Specialist
Sparrow Thoracic Cardiovascular Institute
04.2015 - 01.2020
- Performed treadmill Graded exercise stress tests, Nuclear and Pharmacological stress tests, and Exercise and Pharmacological Stress echoes.
- Hooked patients up on holter monitors along with event/telemetry monitors.
- Analyzed data collected by holter and event/telemetry monitors along with creating reports to be reviewed by our physicians.
- Performed EECP therapies.
- Maintained crash cart including reviewing all medications in cart keeping them up to date.
- Internship coordinator for our exercise science students.
Exercise Specialist
Infinity Primary Care Diagnostic Center
01.2011 - 04.2015
- Performed treadmill Graded Exercise stress tests along with Nuclear, Pharmacological stress tests, and exercise stress echos.
- Analyzed EKGs while testing to identify for significant EKG changes related to ischemia and significant rhythm abnormalities, performed BP readings, made appropriate clinical judgement as to when to terminated tests.
- Created reports with data collected from testing and effectively communicate with supervising physician of what testing showed.
- Performed 24-48 hour holter monitor by attaching a 3 lead monitor to patient and explaining device and purpose.
Exercise Specialist
Sparrow Thoracic Cardiovascular Institute
08.2009 - 01.2011
Exercise Science Intern
Thoracic Cardiovascular Institue.
06.2009 - 08.2009
- Completed rotations in outpatient stress testing, cardiac rehabilitation, and health promotion.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI01.2010
Skills
- Team Leadership and Motivation
- Pacemaker Implantation
- Patient Care Coordination
- Medical Device Regulations
Timeline
Cardiac Device Specialist
U of M Sparrow Health Heart and Vascular
01.2020 - Current
Exercise Specialist
Sparrow Thoracic Cardiovascular Institute
04.2015 - 01.2020
Exercise Specialist
Infinity Primary Care Diagnostic Center
01.2011 - 04.2015
Exercise Specialist
Sparrow Thoracic Cardiovascular Institute
08.2009 - 01.2011
Exercise Science Intern
Thoracic Cardiovascular Institue.
06.2009 - 08.2009
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Central Michigan University
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