Peter Woods, CCP
Stilwell
Summary
Dynamic Clinical Perfusionist with over 30 years of experience in cardiac surgery support. Expert in hemodynamic monitoring and perfusion techniques, dedicated to training future professionals and implementing quality assurance measures to improve patient outcomes.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Perfusionist
St. Luke's Hospital of Kansas City
Kansas City, MO
09.1989 - 11.2025
- Operated extracorporeal circulation equipment for cardiac surgeries.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes during procedures.
- Monitored hemodynamic parameters and adjusted perfusion techniques as needed.
- Trained and mentored junior perfusionists in best practices and protocols.
- Developed and implemented quality assurance measures to enhance procedural efficiency.
- Stayed current with advancements in perfusion technology and techniques through continuous education initiatives.
- Performed techniques needed to treat and supplement cardiopulmonary and circulatory functions in cardiac patients.
- Enhanced patient safety with meticulous equipment preparation, maintenance, and sterilization procedures.
- Assembled heart-lung machine and perfusion circuits, adhering to aseptic techniques.
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Vanderbilt Medical Center
Nashville, TN
09.1983 - 05.1988
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Perfusion Science
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN03-1988
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN06-1983
Skills
- Cardiopulmonary bypass
- Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
- Extracorporeal life support
- Ventricular assist devices
Performed CPB in all adult patient population Procedures include CABG, valves, transplants, and aneurysms 3T heater/cooler usage and weekly maintenance
Experienced with Liva Nova Essenz, S5, Inspire Oxygenators, Microplegia, Del Nido cardioplegia
ECMO insertion and monitoring Experience with Sorin, and most recently Maquet Cardiohelp
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Intra-aortic balloon pumping
- Blood management
Insertion, monitoring, and transport of Heartmate III
Assessed all parameters on bypass, including Nonin cerebral saturation monitoring on select cases
Insertion, monitoring, and transport of Datascope IABP, with Arrow and Maquet balloons Also experienced with Impella for LV assistance
Cell saving for all cardiac and liver surgeries Utilized Xtra
Accomplishments
- University of Nebraska Perfusion Instructor of the Year, 1997, 1999
Certification
- Certified Clinical Perfusionist
- Missouri Perfusion State Licensure
Documents available upon request
Timeline
Clinical Perfusionist
St. Luke's Hospital of Kansas City
09.1989 - 11.2025
Registered Nurse, Operating Room
Vanderbilt Medical Center
09.1983 - 05.1988
Associate of Applied Science - Perfusion Science
Vanderbilt University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Tennessee