Natalija Tauginas-Mastrucci, M.S. CCP
St. Petersburg,FL
Summary
Systematic Perfusionist with expertise in assembling and operating perfusion and ECMO circuits, handling and monitoring blood salvaging equipment and interpreting routine laboratory studies such as blood gases, blood chemistry and coagulation. Cooperative and analytical professional certified in Cardiovascular Perfusion. Caring and compassionate professional dedicated to maintaining highest level of patient care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Perfusionist
Florida Health Sciences
06.2018 - Current
- Well versed with various VA, VV, LAVA ECMO cannulation and strategies
- Transport, implant and troubleshoot right sided and left sided ventricular assist devices including HM II/III, Heartware, Impella RP, CP, and 5.5, Centrimag, and Sorin
- Provide emergent helicopter/ambulance transport of patients on life support devices including ECMO and Ventricular assist devices
- Operate and perform quality control of TEG's, Hemostasis management with use of Hepcon HMS Plus, i-STAT 1 and Hemochron Signature Elite
- Perform all elective cases involving the heart's conduction system, coronaries, valves, and aneurysm/arch repairs
- Have expertise in areas that involve emergent perfusion care including heart and lung transplantation, aortic dissections and cardiogenic shock patients needing emergent cardiac and/or pulmonary care
- Highly skilled in scheduling and adaptable to challenges of working among a large team
- Trained to operate and execute Transmedics OCS lungs and heart procurement procedures
- Performed autotransfusion services as needed, effectively minimizing blood loss during surgery and reducing the need for donor blood products.
Staff Perfusionist and Clinical Instructor
Indiana University Health
08.2012 - 06.2018
- Effectively operate the heart-lung machine during cardiothoracic procedures involving valve repair/replacement, minimally invasive repairs, CABG's, aneurysms, dissections, TAVR's, heart/lung transplants and angiovac cases
- Ability to quickly adapt to demands of Level 1 Traumas using perfusion expertise including deep hypothermic circulatory arrest, antegrade cerebral perfusion, visceral organ perfusion, left heart bypass, ECMO and ventricular assist device implantation
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure optimal patient care and safety during complex cardiovascular procedures.
- Perform point of care testing, utilize blood conservation and autotransfusion techniques
- Responsible for equipment troubleshooting, supply management and providing quality cost effective perfusion services
- Clinical instructor to ECMO clinicians, responsible for overseeing clinician training during VA/VV ECMO initiation and termination
- Extensive use with Stockert S5 CPB roller pumps, Quest MPS system, Rotaflow and Centrimag devices
- Managed and implemented a Policy and Procedural manual for the cleaning and disinfection process of perfusion equipment
- Assisted in training new perfusionists and educating healthcare staff on the role of perfusion in patient care
Education
Masters of Science - Perfusion Technology
Rush University
Chicago, Illinois06.2012
Bachelors of Science - Movement Science
University of Illinois
Chicago, Illinois05.2008
Masters Level Course Work
Benedictine University
Lisle, Illinois08.2009
Skills
- Ventricular assist devices
- Circulatory Support Devices
- Cardiopulmonary Bypass Management
- Blood Conservation Techniques
- Perfusion Equipment Operation
- Critical thinking abilities
- Circuit Design
- Effective Communication
- Team building
- Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
- Emergency Response Preparedness
Certification
- ABCP Certified, 08/2013- Present
- CPR-BLS Certified, 04/2011 - Present
Research And Publications
- Calculating Pump Flow Rates with Variations in Body Mass, Faxel, T., Tauginas, N., Unpublished master's project, Rush University Medical Center, 2012
- Emergency Preparedness, Tauginas, N., AmSECT Today, 15, 2, 10-13, 2012
- Congenital and Pediatric Perfusion, Tauginas, N., AmSECT Today, 14, 6, 23-24, 2011
- Blood Management Practices, Tauginas, N., AmSECT Today, 14, 4, 19, 2011
Clinical Preparation
- OSF Saint Francis Medical Center- Peoria, Illinois, 01/2012 - 05/2012
- Rush University Medical Center- Chicago, Illinois, 10/2011 - 12/2011
- Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago- Chicago, Illinois, 07/2011 - 09/2011
Awards
- Rush University Outstanding Master's Project Award, 06/07/2012
- Rush University Featured Student College of Health Sciences, 09/2011
- American Society of Extracorporeal Technology, AMSECT-Today Editor, 07/2011 - 04/2012
- University of Illinois Student Services Award, 01/2003 - 01/2007
References
Available upon request
Affiliations
- American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion
Timeline
Staff Perfusionist
Florida Health Sciences
06.2018 - Current
Staff Perfusionist and Clinical Instructor
Indiana University Health
08.2012 - 06.2018
Masters of Science - Perfusion Technology
Rush University
Bachelors of Science - Movement Science
University of Illinois
Masters Level Course Work
Benedictine University
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