Regina Swanton
Marlborough,MA
Summary
Accomplished Manager at New England Donor Services with a proven track record in leading organ recovery operations and enhancing team performance. Expert in surgical techniques and staff development, I've significantly improved process efficiencies and cross-functional teamwork. Renowned for pioneering training programs, ensuring compliance, and fostering strong hospital relationships, my contributions have been pivotal in advancing organ preservation success.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager Organ Surgical Recovery
New England Donor Services
06.2020 - Current
- Manage a team of 20 for all aspects of Organ Recovery and Preservation.
- Manage clinical activity for the day while allocating resources for all cases.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Maintain good relationships with hospitals in our service area
Surgical First Assist
New England Donor Services
06.2017 - 06.2020
- Assisted in the recovery of all organs for transplant.
- Independently recovered heart for valves, and heart and lungs for research.
- Collaborated with the surgical team to ensure proper equipment setup, contributing to a streamlined process and positive results.
- Maintained strict adherence to sterile techniques throughout the perioperative process, minimizing the risk of infections.
- Supported the rest of the recovery team with preservation needs and mitigating and troubleshooting xvivo pumps.
- Provided education to hospitals in New England on organ recovery process and cases.
Organ Surgical Recovery Coordinator III Trainer
New England Donor Services
06.2012 - 06.2017
- Managed all aspects of organ recovery cases including preservation and perfusion.
- Proficient in all xvivo pumps, managed all of the troubleshooting of kidney pumps.
- Trained all new hires on standards and processes of organ recovery and preservation.
- Trained entire staff on all changes in process and guidelines. Monitored all compliance changes.
Organ Surgical Recovery Coordinator
New England Organ Bank
06.2006 - 06.2012
- Managed all aspects of Organ recovery cases, including logistics, perfusion, and preservation.
- Responsible for coordination of thoracic cases outside of our region including preservation and perfusion.
- Ability to independently recover heart for valves and corneas.
- Ability to independently cannulate kidneys and place them on pumps.
- Support local transplant centers with living kidney donors.
Education
No Degree - Certificate in Leadership And Management
Harvard Business School Online
Cambridge Ma10-2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Massachusetts, Boston
Boston, MA06-1993
Skills
- Staff training and development
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Staff management
- Strong surgical skills in organ recovery and preservation
Timeline
Manager Organ Surgical Recovery
New England Donor Services
06.2020 - Current
Surgical First Assist
New England Donor Services
06.2017 - 06.2020
Organ Surgical Recovery Coordinator III Trainer
New England Donor Services
06.2012 - 06.2017
Organ Surgical Recovery Coordinator
New England Organ Bank
06.2006 - 06.2012
No Degree - Certificate in Leadership And Management
Harvard Business School Online
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Massachusetts, Boston
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