Vicki Tran

Transmedics

11.2023 - Current

Managed and operated the Organ Care System (OCS) to ensure safe and effective organ retrieval, preservation, and transport for transplantation.
Provided real-time technical and clinical support during critical transplant procedures, ensuring optimal organ viability.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide technical and clinical expertise in high-pressure transplant environments.
Provide hands-on technical and clinical support to surgical teams during organ procurement and transplant cases.
Assist in monitoring organ function while using the OCS.
Collaborated with transplant teams and procurement organizations to manage the transportation of organs, adhering to strict safety and compliance standards.
Document case details and performance data of the OCS system for clinical studies or operational reviews.
Build and maintain strong relationships with hospitals, transplant centers, and procurement organizations.
Act as a liaison between TransMedics and its clients to ensure customer satisfaction.

CHI St. Luke's Health - Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center

05.2021 - 10.2023

Cared for unstable post arrest patients requiring therapeutic hypothermia
Familiar with utilizing NMB agents along with use of BIS and train of four monitoring devices
Experienced with various inotrope/pressor medications such as Epinephrine, Norepinephrine, Neosynephrine, Dopamine, Dobutamine, and Vasopressin
Experienced with antiarrythmics and vasodilators such as Amiodarone, Diltiazem, Esmolol, Nitroglycerin , and Nitroprusside
Proficient in applying hemodynamic data from PA, CVP, and arterial lines to patient care
Able to provide continuous renal replacement therapy for critical patients
Managed immediate post heart and great vessel surgical patients
Provided care for patients requiring IABP assistance

CHI St. Luke's Health - Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center

02.2021 - 05.2021

Managed care for a broad range of patient populations including pre & post-transplant status.
Care for complex needs of kidney, lung, liver, heart transplant patients, as well as patients with LVADs.
Assessed patient health status through diagnostic procedures and tests, review of labs and other clinical indicators .
Skilled in administration of specialized transplant medications and blood product transfusions.
Completion of accredited Nurse residency program.
Excellent at obtaining IV access using peripheral or ultrasound guided techniques
Comfortable in emergency situations and able to perform as a competent and reliable team member

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