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Sara Taylor
Virginia Beach
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Summary
Extensive experience in coordinating organ transplants with a strong grasp of medical procedures and patient care. Proven track record in managing complex cases, ensuring seamless transitions from procurement to transplant and tissue tracking. Exceptional communication skills and strategic planning abilities enhance patient and family support during critical times. Contributed to increased efficiency in transplant procedures in previous roles.
Overview
1
1
Certification
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Transplant Coordinator/Ophthalmic Technician
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth - United States Navy
Portsmouth
02.2019 - Current
- Assist ophthalmologists during comprehensive eye exams and surgical procedures to elevate patient care.
- Evaluate donor suitability based on medical history, lifestyle habits, and physical examination results.
- Educate patients on treatment options through individual and group sessions to facilitate informed decision-making.
- Collaborate with surgical teams to efficiently schedule transplant surgeries.
- Track chain of custody from donor to recipient using UDI barcodes, RFID, and UNOS organ tracking services.
- Manage patient records, ensuring accuracy in procurement and transplant documentation.
- Connect patients and families with mental health resources and community programs for holistic support.
- Analyze quality improvement project results focused on enhancing patient and family education initiatives.
Surgical Coordinator
Mid Atlantic Eye Care
Chesapeake
10.2011 - 01.2019
- Coordinated scheduling for multiple daily surgeries, aligning availability of surgeons and anesthesiologists to optimize operating room utilization.
- Coordinated patient scheduling for surgical procedures and consultations.
- Managed pre-operative preparations and documentation for surgeries.
- Communicated with medical staff regarding patient needs and surgical details.
- Maintained accurate records of patient information and surgical outcomes.
- Collaborated with insurance companies to verify coverage for procedures.
- Organized patient charts for surgical procedures and ensured accuracy of all documents.
- Enhanced collaboration among medical staff and patients to ensure seamless surgical processes, facilitating communication between physicians, vendors, insurance companies, patients, and families.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations by keeping confidential records secure at all times.
- Entered data into electronic medical record system accurately and timely using ICD-10 coding standards when applicable.
- Coordinated work processes and routed paperwork to appropriate physicians and staff members.
- Updated patient status reports post-surgery to keep patients and family members informed and ensure continuity of care.
- Worked with operating facilities to schedule procedures on behalf of surgeons.
- Interviewed patients and families to complete case histories and intake forms.
- Located scheduling barriers and implemented appropriate solutions.
- Supported surgical team operations by managing administrative tasks effectively. to surgeons, nurses and other medical staff in the operating room.
Procurement Technician
San Diego Eye & Laser Center
San Diego
08.2003 - 07.2005
- Prepared sterile fields and managed surgical instrumentation for operating room procedures.
- Performed physical assessments of donors and obtained blood samples for serological testing.
- Maintained 24/7 readiness through rotating on-call shifts and rapid response to referrals.
- Conducted inventory controls and logged quality checks on laboratory equipment.
- Ensured compliance with Eye Bank Association of America (EBAA) and FDA guidelines.
- Completed real-time documentation, ensuring data integrity for donor records and tissue shipping.
- Identified improvement opportunities within existing procurement processes.
- Provided technical assistance regarding procurement processes to staff members.
Education
Masters - Public Health
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL07-1998
Bachelor in Marketing - Marketing
The University of West Florida
Pensacola, FL12-1992
Skills
- Surgical coordination
- Organ procurement
- Transplant coordination
- Chain of custody tracking
- Organizational skills
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Medical ethics
- Patient record management
- Medical history documentation
- Quality improvement
- Clinical data analysis
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient and family education programs
- Effective communication
Certification
- Certified Ophthalmic Assistant
- American Red Cross, Basic Life Support
Timeline
Transplant Coordinator/Ophthalmic Technician
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth - United States Navy
02.2019 - Current
Surgical Coordinator
Mid Atlantic Eye Care
10.2011 - 01.2019
Procurement Technician
San Diego Eye & Laser Center
08.2003 - 07.2005
Masters - Public Health
University of South Alabama
Bachelor in Marketing - Marketing
The University of West Florida