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Oversees organ recoveries at Donor Network West's surgical recovery facilityFacilitates running of operating room pre-, peri, and post organ recoveryCoordinates critical care transfers from originating donor hospital.

Assessed organ donor suitability, autonomously managed brain-dead ICU patients, and interpreted test results to assess transplant suitability. Coordinated organ recovery, preservation, and distribution. Regularly provided grief and emotional support to donor familiesPrimary preceptorship of on-boarding staffCommittee Involvement: Internal Research Council |Chair of Ethics and Education, Physician Communication Workgroup, OR Education Workgroup.

Delivers respite nursing care and hospice support at a 15-unit tiny home site for medically frail, unhoused residents of Alameda County recovering from an acute medical conditionWell checks, appointment coordination, medication management assistance, advanced wound care, and psychosocial supportMeets chronic health needs from a hard reduction standpoint with an emphasis on improved access and creative care delivery

San Leandro California

Works autonomously to direct organ placement on multiple cases and maintains an attention to detail under firm time constraints. Assures that the donor chart is compliant with all UNOS regulations and maintains the chart through the allocation process, in UNOS and CTDN charting systems. Executes and manages a plan of organ allocation, coordinating the recovering of donor organs for transplant and research, in accordance with established organizational and federal policies. Maintains a big… Show more Works autonomously to direct organ placement on multiple cases and maintains an attention to detail under firm time constraints. Assures that the donor chart is compliant with all UNOS regulations and maintains the chart through the allocation process, in UNOS and CTDN charting systems. Executes and manages a plan of organ allocation, coordinating the recovering of donor organs for transplant and research, in accordance with established organizational and federal policies. Maintains a big picture view of organizational goals and communicates effectively with colleagues to maximize each donor’s gift. Departmental representative for speaking engagements. Serves on the external education committee. Serve as backup for emergently listing kidney recipients for transplant and for coordinating CTDN’s involvement in local pair kidney donations. Currently training to perform perfusion during organ recovery and to recover organs and related tissues for approved research institutions. Show less

San Francisco Bay Area

Served as the point of contact for conference center guests using Naturebridge's Marin Headlands campus. Acted as an intermediary between Naturebridge staff staff and a diverse assortment of conference programs. Provided hospitality services including orientation to the campus and dining areas, availablity during meal services for request and safety, first aid care. Led adult and childrens groups in tailored outdoor programing including hiking, stewardship and teambuilding activities.

Master'S Degree, Nursing

Ba, Psychology, Philosophy

Activities and Societies: Sophomore Class Vice President, Mills College Swim Team