Tracey Johnson

• Lead VAD Coordinator
• VAD Coordinator for a population of 50-100 patients with the ability to coordinate patient care across a multitude of specialties in outpatient, inpatient and on-call care environments
• Lead Coordinator during Joint Commission re-certification surveys. Responsible for managing and maintain program protocols, policies and guidelines throughout the year.
• Responsible for training all new hires VAD Coordinators and managing schedules and performance.
• Responsible for education of nursing staff, patients and families by relaying specific expertise in mechanical circulatory support devices and related care
• In charge of advising patients’ medical questions, referring physician care when necessary, coordinating medical management, and consistent clinic and outpatient follow-up to ensure positive patient outcomes
• Proven ability to work alongside other to propel positive outcomes for high acuity patients

• Uniquely skilled at managing a heavy daily patient volume comprised of high acuity patients within the Critical Care Unit
• As a Charge Nurse on a 39 bed Critical Care Unit, responsible for efficient patient management and maintaining a high level of care while remaining accountable for patient satisfaction
• Preceptor to new graduate nurses, active in committees (Interprofessional Informatics Committee) and employee engagement and satisfaction.

• Cardiothoracic Procurement Coordinator for over 30 high acuity patients responsible for patient care and education
• Coordinated care in a fast-paced environment across a multitude of specialties for patient population primarily on the UNOS heart and lung transplant waitlist
• Responsible for regional and national on-call travel to accompany surgeons in procurement of both hearts and lungs for transplant patient population

VAD Coordinator for a population of 50-100 patients with the ability to coordinate patient care across a

multitude of specialties in outpatient, inpatient and on-call care environments

· Lead Coordinator during Joint Commission re-certification surveys. Responsible for managing and

maintain program protocols, policies and guidelines throughout the year.

· Responsible for training all new hires VAD Coordinators and managing schedules and performance.

· Responsible for education of nursing staff, patients and families by relaying specific expertise in

mechanical circulatory support devices and related care

· In charge of advising patients’ medical questions, referring physician care when necessary,

coordinating medical management, and consistent clinic and outpatient follow-up to ensure positive

patient outcomes

· Proven ability to work alongside other to propel positive outcomes for high acuity patients

• Charge Nurse on a 37 bed Cardiology and General Medicine floor accountable for patient management and responsible for patient care
• Preceptor to new graduate nurses, as well as highly active in committees centered upon employee engagement and satisfaction