Susan Schmidt
Fairfield,NJ
Summary
Well-organized perfusionist offering 7 years of healthcare experience. Smoothly working in accordance with the perfusion department and hospital policies through routine and advanced procedures. Good prioritization, documentation and records management abilities in fast paced environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Perfusionist Part-time
Hackensack University Medical Center
Hackensack, NJ
10.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient safety by meticulously monitoring and adjusting cardiopulmonary bypass equipment during surgeries.
- Developed customized blood management strategies for each patient, minimizing transfusion-related risks during surgery.
- Maintained high-quality care standards by regularly calibrating and servicing perfusion equipment in accordance with industry guidelines.
Perfusionist Fulltime/PRN
Keystone Perfusion Services
Various Locations
06.2017 - Current
- Enhanced patient safety by meticulously monitoring and adjusting cardiopulmonary bypass equipment during surgeries.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to optimize patient outcomes through efficient communication and adherence to protocols.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on advances in perfusion techniques and equipment.
Perfusionist PRN
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
Washington, DC
10.2018 - 03.2024
- Enhanced patient safety by meticulously monitoring and adjusting cardiopulmonary bypass equipment during surgeries.
- Reduced complications associated with extracorporeal circulation by maintaining accurate records and ensuring proper equipment usage.
- Streamlined perfusion processes, contributing to shorter surgery times and improved patient recovery rates.
Perfusionist Full-time
Perfusion.com
Winchester, VA
12.2019 - 09.2022
- Enhanced patient safety by meticulously monitoring and adjusting cardiopulmonary bypass equipment during surgeries.
- Provided comprehensive care for patients undergoing long-term extracorporeal life support, resulting in increased survival rates.
- Developed customized blood management strategies for each patient, minimizing transfusion-related risks during surgery.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans, ensuring optimal patient care at all stages of the surgical process.
Perfusionist PRN
Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
05.2017 - 05.2019
- Enhanced patient safety by meticulously monitoring and adjusting cardiopulmonary bypass equipment during surgeries.
- Reduced complications associated with extracorporeal circulation by maintaining accurate records and ensuring proper equipment usage.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to optimize patient outcomes through efficient communication and adherence to protocols.
- Streamlined perfusion processes, contributing to shorter surgery times and improved patient recovery rates.
Perfusionist Full-time
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
05.2016 - 03.2018
- Enhanced patient safety by meticulously monitoring and adjusting cardiopulmonary bypass equipment during surgeries.
- Assisted surgeons with complex procedures, such as ventricular assist device implantations and heart transplant surgeries, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Provided comprehensive care for patients undergoing long-term extracorporeal life support, resulting in increased survival rates.
- Educated medical staff on the role of perfusionist within the clinical setting, fostering a greater understanding of teamwork dynamics.
Education
Certificate - Cardiovascular Perfusion
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX08.2014
Skills
- Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation
- Emergency Preparedness
- Circulatory support techniques
- Ventricular assist devices
- Anticoagulation Management
- Cardiopulmonary Bypass Management
- Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumping
- Transplant Perfusion
- Electronic Charting
- Analytical Thinking
- Adaptability
- CPR Certification
Certification
- Licensed CCP
Timeline
Perfusionist Part-time
Hackensack University Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
Perfusionist Full-time
Perfusion.com
12.2019 - 09.2022
Perfusionist PRN
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
10.2018 - 03.2024
Perfusionist Fulltime/PRN
Keystone Perfusion Services
06.2017 - Current
Perfusionist PRN
Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania
05.2017 - 05.2019
Perfusionist Full-time
Johns Hopkins Hospital
05.2016 - 03.2018
Certificate - Cardiovascular Perfusion
Cleveland Clinic
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Texas Woman's University