Dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) and Transplant Coordinator with a solid background in trauma progressive care and inpatient medical nursing. Maintained active RN licensure during a six-year career break, complemented by ongoing professional development. Ready to leverage clinical expertise and critical thinking in a remote nursing role to enhance patient care and expand skill set.
Work History
Liver Transplant Coordinator
2 Years 5 Months
Mayo Clinic | 08.2018 - 01.2021
Coordinated transplant evaluations, referrals, and multidisciplinary clinic workflows for patients and families.
Documented candidate status updates in EPIC accurately and timely.
Educated patients on transplant evaluation process, medication requirements, and preoperative preparation.
Collaborated with physicians, surgeons, social workers, and financial counselors to support care planning.
Scheduled diagnostic testing, consults, and pre-transplant appointments to present at weekly multidisciplinary selection committee meeting.
Tracked listing changes (active versus status 7) and regulatory documentation for transplant readiness.
Optimized patient outcomes by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of UNOS policies and procedures.
Lung Transplant Coordinator
1 Year 6 Months
UCSD Medical Center | 01.2017 - 07.2018
Managed transplant coordination and patient triage for about 6-7 days each month
United Network of Organ Sharing and Organ Procurement Organization collaboration
Monitored candidate status in transplant systems, maintaining accurate records and compliance.
Educated transplant candidates on stages of lung transplant, enhancing understanding and preparedness for the process
Reviewed medical charts for eligibility requirements, missing labs, and referral follow-up.
Tracked waitlist updates and facilitated multidisplinary case review meetings.
Clinical Nurse II-Trauma Progressive Care Unit
2 Years 6 Months
UCSD Medical Center | 07.2014 - 01.2017
Provided nursing care to critically ill and medically complex trauma patients in a progressive care setting at a level I trauma center.
Managed patients with critical needs through close monitoring, complex interventions, and effective interdisciplinary coordination.
Enhanced assessment, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making skills in high-acuity trauma setting.
Clinical Nurse II
2 Years
The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania | 07.2012 - 07.2014
Provided comprehensive nursing care to adult medical patients with diverse acute and chronic conditions (liver failure, respiratory failure, cystic fibrosis, infectious disease).
Provided comprehensive nursing care to adult medical patients with diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Coordinated patient care with interdisciplinary teams, enhancing safety protocols and contributing to positive patient outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Emory University School of Nursing | Atlanta, Georgia | 05-2012
Sigma Theta Tau International: Honors Society of Nursing, Alpha Epsilon Chapter, Inducted November 2011
Phi Theta Kappa: Honors Society, Alpha Zeta Mu Chapter, Inducted March 2009
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