NIcole Zaprzalka
Wellington,NV
Summary
Seeking a challenging and rewarding position that offers the opportunity for professional growth and continued education.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Birth Tissue Coordinator/Tissue Recovery Tech I
Sierra Donor Services
09.2023 - Current
- Coordinating of Birth Tissue Recovery Procurement Process including communication with hospitals, hospital staff, medical professionals, and patients
- Corresponds with hospitals and birthing centers to coordinate onsite birth tissue recovery initiatives
- Coordinates birth tissue donation process by obtaining informed consent, completing the Donor Risk Assessment Interview, and determines suitability
- Enters timely and accurate medical records in electronic database
- Recovery, packaging, and labeling of human tissue/birth tissue
- Cleaning and setting up the recovery room, surgical prep of the donor, aseptic recovery of human tissue/birth tissue, restoration of the donor, and decontamination of the recovery room and instruments
Cardiac Monitor Technician
Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Monitors heart rhythm pattern of patients in special care unit of hospital to detect abnormal pattern variances, using telemetry equipment
- Reviews patient information to determine normal heart rhythm pattern, current pattern, and prior variances
- Observes a cardiac monitor and listens for alarm to identify abnormal variation in heart rhythm
- Informs supervisor or nurse, of variances to initiate examination of patient
- Measures length and height of patient's heart rhythm pattern on graphic tape readout, using calipers, and posts information on patient records
- Answers calls for assistance from patients and inquiries concerning patients from medical staff, using intercom and call director
Cardiac Monitor Technician/Unit Coordinator
Carson Valley Medical Center
03.2011 - 07.2014
- Monitoring and reviewing patient EKG rhythms, assembling charts, scanning patient record information, creating and preparing appropriate forms with correct patient identifiers
- Set-up telemetry monitoring equipment, assisting Physicians with securing additional medical records
- Answer telephones and call lights with effective communication skills to best serve patient and caller
- Arranging transportation and accommodations for patient transfers, prompt communication to appropriate persons
- Using allotted time wisely and effectively, complete daily tracking forms, coordinate staffing and assist with staffing assignments
- Report and resolve mechanical failures, Preceptor, Case Management
Education
High School Diploma -
Whitcomb High School
Glendora, CA06.2001
Associate’s degree -
Western Nevada College
Carson City, NV06.2024
Certificate -
California School of Health Sciences
Los Angeles, CACertificate -
Wagner Training Institute
Redlands, CASkills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Customer service
- Advanced problem-solving skills
- Active Listening
- Adaptability
- Effective Communication
- Creativity
- Management skills
- Decision-making
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Multitasking and organization
- Discretion and confidentiality
- Document management
- Work Planning and Prioritization
Goals
- To become a valued asset to my employer.
- Continued Education.
- Master’s Degree.
- Career Advancement.
Timeline
Birth Tissue Coordinator/Tissue Recovery Tech I
Sierra Donor Services
09.2023 - Current
Cardiac Monitor Technician
Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center
01.2021 - 05.2021
Cardiac Monitor Technician/Unit Coordinator
Carson Valley Medical Center
03.2011 - 07.2014
Certificate -
California School of Health Sciences
Certificate -
Wagner Training Institute
High School Diploma -
Whitcomb High School
Associate’s degree -
Western Nevada College
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