RHAPSODY DREHS
Denver
Summary
Experienced lifelong learner and educator with a strong passion for developing partnerships to improve operations, optimize outcomes, drive research and education, and enhance patient experiences. Decisive and diligent nursing professional with nearly 15 years of comprehensive clinical expertise across various specialties. Skilled communicator with leadership and management abilities, utilizing a practical, technology-driven approach. Enjoys establishing educational standards and creating inclusive professional environments that enhance staff development and retention. Dedicated to cultivating a culture that promotes positive multidisciplinary partnerships, fostering connections between healthcare providers and the communities they serve.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Transplant Nurse Coordinator & Consultant
Independent Consultant/Contractor
01.2023 - Current
- Utilizing over nine years of organ donation and transplant knowledge in support of maximizing organ optimization on a national level.
- Exceptional situational awareness that creates a keen ability to navigate the varying organizational dynamics encountered.
- Provides support for Organ Procurement Organizations (OPOs) and organ transplant programs nationally as an independent consultant/contractor.
- A professional and persuasive communicator that creates a welcoming environment, embodying a culture of positive and impactful learning.
- Exceptional ability to thrive within a myriad of fast-paced arenas in a professional and adaptive manner.
- Thoughtful approach to creating substantial professional relationships across various markets and organizations.
- Comfortable functioning with a high level of autonomy and independently driven, whilst enjoying a team approach in achieving established goals.
- Enjoys interfacing with multidisciplinary teams to develop buy-in and a culture that optimizes organ recovery and transplantation.
Procurement Transplant Coordinator RN - Department of Transplant
Mayo Clinic
04.2019 - 01.2023
- Guided by Mayo Clinic’s primary value, “The needs of the patient come first,” I played a dynamic and intricate role within the Department of Transplant that is instrumental in the success of maximizing the gift of organ donation for our recipients.
- Provided 24/7 support for Mayo's transplant center as a primary resource for administrative, operational, logistical, and clinical needs.
- Proficient in making critical decision making, autonomy, and stewardship of transplant program.
- Functioned as lead resource RN for procurement team, operations, inpatient, and transplant departments.
- Reviewed and evaluation of all solid organ offers (heart, lung, liver, kidney, and pancreas), within strict UNOS timeframes.
- Coordinated all aspects of solid organ procurements and transplants for Mayo Clinic.
- Assessed data reflective of the patient's listing status, interprets information relative to blood type, risk status, donor specific antibodies, body habitus, and the patient's age-specific needs.
- Worked in close collaboration with transplant surgeons, physicians, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams in the acceptance of an appropriate organ.
- Wealth of knowledge in the field of transplant, with ability to assess the disposition of organ offers suitable for organ transplant.
- Functioned as a resource for OPO coordinators for optimal donor management, coordinating surgical procurement of transplantable organs, arranging logistics for the procurement team, and each Mayo accepted organ in a timely manner.
- Proficient knowledge of expansive organ maximizing technologies: TransMedics, Lung Bioengineering Inc., XVIVO, Paragonix, and (NRP) Normothermic Regional Perfusion (thoracic & abdominal) recoveries
- Functioned as liaison between tech organizations, OPOs, surgeons, physicians, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Instrumental in developing resources and on-boarding materials for new-hires within the procurement department.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to optimize clinical decision-making and enhance overall patient care quality.
- Communicates and educates recipients and families on associated risk status for blood-borne pathogens with professionalism, empathy, and knowledge.
- Ensures compliance of regulatory procedures and protocols throughout the procurement process.
- Active participant of Selection Committees, Quality, organ allocation review, SRTR, and research platforms.
- Key member of committees to aid in better practices for expediting management and listing of recipients.
- Communicates with executives, medical directors, and transplant leadership regarding changes in allocation and best practices within the transplant community.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement, identifying areas for process optimization within the transplant program.
- Maintained detailed records of all transplant-related activities, ensuring accurate reporting to internal and external agencies.
Vascular Transplant Coordinator - Recovery Services
Lifelink of Florida
11.2015 - 04.2019
- Functioned autonomously in a high stress environment in adult/pediatric donor management, organ evaluation, organ recruitment, organ allocation, intra-op recovery, and logistical planning to achieve high yield organ recovery.
- Instrumental in maximizing the gift of organ donation, bridging organs from donor to recipient
- Created a culture of learning as an active team leader, resource coordinator, mentor, and preceptor of new-hires.
- Proficiently communicated with: Administrator on Call, Medical Director, Medical Examiner, Law Enforcement, and various members of donor hospital and transplant multidisciplinary teams.
- Provided empathetic and compassionate care with donor families when requesting donor authorization.
- Created a culture of inclusivity when working with grieving families from varying cultures, ethnicities, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Assisted surgeons and physicians as resource for declaration of brain death according to hospital policies and legislative guidelines
- Utilized exceptional critical thinking when providing direct onsite clinical management of donors.
- Provided instruction and supervision to ICU nurse, respiratory therapist, and physicians in the intensive care setting to maximize the gift of organ donation.
- OR lead, organ perfusion, coordinated logistics of organs with transplant centers, packages organs per UNOS policy, while providing dignified care to donors.
- Proficient in hospital development, public and professional speaking, and education for community and donor service areas of 70 hospitals.
- Volunteer and guest speaker within the community engagements promoting organ donation and education.
Registered Nurse - Interventional Radiology/PICC Team
Bayfront Health
07.2014 - 11.2015
- Functioned as Charge Nurse for Radiology Nursing Department to coordinate and provide excellent care for diverse patient population among all modalities of Radiology.
- Keen ability to coordinate appropriate staff in Trauma and Stroke Center, expediting emergent care for those in life threatening distress.
- Assessment and management of medically fragile patients, on-call for trauma team, stroke alerts, and other critical care emergencies.
- Services provided: cerebral angiograms, trauma evaluations, aneurysm coiling, embolizations, cryoablations, angioplasty, thrombolytic therapy, stent placement, chest tube placement, drains, and biopsies.
- Skillfully coordinated with physicians, surgeons, and other members of the interdisciplinary team promoting efficient patient management and delivery of optimal treatment plans.
- Monitoring and sedation of inpatient and outpatient populations.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Delivering high quality care enhancing patient experience and quality of life.
- Independently placed PICC line for inpatient and outpatient populations.
- Supported in-patient and out-patient populations.
- Coordinated pre-admission education as well as post-op care.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Assisted hospital staff with vascular access.
Registered Nurse - Trauma Intensive Care Unit
Bayfront Health
04.2012 - 07.2014
- Treatment and management of critical care patients including: trauma, surgical, neurological, and medically fragile patients.
- Functioned as Charge Nurse, resource nurse, interview committee, team building exercises, and preceptor of the new hire RN.
- Attended bed-board and managed staffing.
- Provided expert care for trauma, neuro-trauma, and ortho-trauma injuries.
- Close collaboration with trauma surgeons, neurosurgeons, ortho-trauma, and the complete multidisciplinary team to promote best outcomes.
- Acute assessment and care of critically ill patients, titration of critical medication drips, ICP monitoring, management of CRRT, HFO ventilation, train of 4, complex wound care, pre-op/post-op care, and thrombolytic administration/assessment.
- Assisted in bedside procedures including: placement of central lines, chest tubes, femoral lines, bronchoscopy, ventriculostomy, burr holes, ICP monitor, tracheostomy, peg tube placement, and GI procedures.
- Super-user of newly implemented EMR hospital wide, teaching effective documentation and general resource.
- Ensured Core measures were met according to The Joint Commission. Influential with implementation of best practices.
- Avid patient advocate, while providing supportive care and education for families affected by life threatening injuries.
- Provided education and support regarding end of life and palliative care. Instrumental in providing varying cultures and ethnicities with dignified end of life care, rituals, and wishes of the deceased.
- Promoted partnership with local Organ Procurement Organization’s protocols and promoted 100% compliance with donor referrals.
- Member of hospital’s Rapid Response Team and Code Team.
Registered Nurse - MSICU/Step Down Unit
South Georgia Medical Center
12.2010 - 04.2012
- Relief charge nurse, preceptor, and mentor for new hires with demonstrated leadership skills of 16 bed unit.
- Delivered nursing care for critically ill patients with complex medical-surgical disorders, injuries, and surgeries.
- Assisted with emergency and invasive bedside procedures.
- Commended by physicians, managers, and supervisors for exhibiting exceptional holistic patient care and critical thinking skills.
Education
Master of Healthcare Administration -
OHIO UNIVERSITY
Athens, Oh01-2019
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
Savannah, Ga01-2010
Skills
- Team Leadership & Guidance
- Customer Service & Patient Satisfaction
- Critical Thinking & Communication
- Schedule & Workload Management
- Multitasking, Organization, & Decision Making
- Decisiveness & Strong Clinical Judgement
- Quality & Performance Improvement
- Staff Coaching, Development, & Mentoring
- Emotional Intelligence Cultivation
LICENSURE & CERTIFICATION
Registered Nurse (RN), Colorado State License (NLC) - RN. 1698305
Registered Nurse (RN), California State License - 95381327
Certified Procurement Transplant Coordinator (CPTC), 25908
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Organizational Involvement: ITNS, NATCO, UNOS
Credentials
- MHA
- BSN
- RN
- CPTC
Timeline
Transplant Nurse Coordinator & Consultant
Independent Consultant/Contractor
01.2023 - Current
Procurement Transplant Coordinator RN - Department of Transplant
Mayo Clinic
04.2019 - 01.2023
Vascular Transplant Coordinator - Recovery Services
Lifelink of Florida
11.2015 - 04.2019
Registered Nurse - Interventional Radiology/PICC Team
Bayfront Health
07.2014 - 11.2015
Registered Nurse - Trauma Intensive Care Unit
Bayfront Health
04.2012 - 07.2014
Registered Nurse - MSICU/Step Down Unit
South Georgia Medical Center
12.2010 - 04.2012
Master of Healthcare Administration -
OHIO UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
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