Melanie Walker

• Seamlessly assumed 100% operational control of the structural heart program following a sudden, unexpected staff departure; eliminated care gaps and stabilized the department during a critical transitional phase.
• Executed the entire end-to-end clinical workflow independently for a comprehensive structural portfolio—including TAVR, LAAO, PFO, and ASD closures—from initial referral triage through post-operative follow-up.
• Redesigned intake and pre-op diagnostic pipelines under solo management, optimizing scheduling for CTs and TEEs to capture a 20% year-over-year increase in procedural volume.
• Maintained flawless coordination for the multidisciplinary Heart Team, ensuring all patient workups, diagnostic data, and case presentations were meticulously prepared for weekly valve conferences without delay.
• Preserved rigorous standards of care by single-handedly managing all patient and family education, discharge planning, and mandatory regulatory follow-up appointments.

Operated telemetry equipment to interpret real-time EKG and telemetry data, measuring intervals and trending rate variability.

• Rapidly identified dysrhythmias, heart blocks, and paced rhythms to detect early patient deterioration.
• Administered cardiac medications safely, including inotropes, vasopressors, antiarrhythmics, and anticoagulants.
• Responded proficiently to rapid response activations and code blues, managing pacemakers and supporting recovery post-cardiac catheterization.
• Utilized sharp clinical judgment to assess subtle symptom changes and make immediate life-saving decisions under pressure.

Maintained meticulous observation for high patient ratios while ensuring rigorous documentation and safety standards.

• Coordinated effectively with physicians, techs, and multidisciplinary teams to facilitate rapid escalation of care.
• Provided reassurance and support to patients and families experiencing acute cardiac events through strong interpersonal skills.

• Executed intravenous moderate sedation while monitoring patient airways and vital signs to ensure safety and comfort during procedures.
• Recognized early indicators of respiratory depression or procedural complications, responding swiftly to crises.
• Operated specialized equipment including endoscopes, snares, and biopsy forceps, ensuring precise specimen labeling for accurate diagnostics.
• Facilitated rapid room turnover through effective communication, enhancing workflow in high-volume multidisciplinary environments.