SUZANNE VAZQUEZ
Crowley
Summary
Dynamic Donation Recovery Coordinator with extensive experience at DonorLink, excelling in organ recovery logistics and preservation techniques. Proven expertise in kidney perfusion and a strong ability to evaluate clinical competencies. Recognized for critical thinking and problem-solving skills, ensuring timely and compliant organ transport for successful transplants.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Donation Recovery Coordinator
DonorLink
Dallas
03.2023 - Current
- Perform thoracic organ flush procedures in accordance with surgical and OPO protocols to support safe and effective organ recovery.
- Assist surgeons during organ recovery procedures by maintaining sterile technique, preparing equipment, and supporting intraoperative needs.
- Coordinate donor recovery logistics, including arranging and scheduling flights for organ transport teams to ensure timely and compliant travel.
- Operate and troubleshoot all Paragonix preservation devices, ensuring proper setup, monitoring, and documentation for organ transport.
Donation Recovery Specialist
LifeGift
Fort Worth
05.2022 - 01.2026
- Coordinated organ recovery process in operating room, ensuring safe perfusion, preservation, packaging, and timely distribution of organs and tissues for transplant or research.
- Executed anatomical dissection and cannulation of kidneys; placed organs on preservation pumps and monitored perfusion function to maintain viability.
- Transported kidneys on pump to transplant centers, verifying donor information and allocation for compliance with protocols.
- Prepared and sectioned kidney tissue for biopsy slides submitted for pathological evaluation.
Certified Surgical Technologist
JPS Health Network
Fort Worth
04.2017 - 05.2022
- Executed sterile technique before, during, and after surgical procedures across multiple specialties, ensuring patient safety and optimal surgical outcomes.
- Anticipated surgeons' needs and passed instruments, enhancing safe and efficient workflow throughout procedures.
- Prepared OR suites and sterilized instrumentation, ensuring all equipment was ready for surgery and contributing to seamless procedure flow.
- Prepared patients for surgery and supported postoperative room turnover.
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
Tarrant County College
Fort Worth
01.2021 - 03.2022
- Evaluated student performance and clinical competency to ensure alignment with program standards and enhance educational outcomes.
- Developed assignments, assessments, and learning activities that facilitated student engagement and supported academic success.
- Maintained accurate attendance records and posted grades weekly in the LMS.
- Collaborated with peers and mentored colleagues to enhance program quality and foster a supportive educational environment.
Education
AAS - Surgical Technology
Concorde Career College
02.2017
Certified Medication Aide -
Team Works
02.2014
Certified Nurse Aide -
Elite Medical Academy
04.2012
Skills
- Organ Recovery Coordination
- Kidney Perfusion & Preservation (Paragonix, OCS)
- Cannulation & Pump Monitoring
- Thoracic Organ Flush Procedures
- Sterile Technique & OR Setup
- Biopsy Slide Preparation
- Critical thinking
- Clinical instruction
Timeline
Donation Recovery Coordinator
DonorLink
03.2023 - Current
Donation Recovery Specialist
LifeGift
05.2022 - 01.2026
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
Tarrant County College
01.2021 - 03.2022
Certified Surgical Technologist
JPS Health Network
04.2017 - 05.2022
AAS - Surgical Technology
Concorde Career College
Certified Medication Aide -
Team Works
Certified Nurse Aide -
Elite Medical Academy