Kala Varughese
About Kala Varughese
Kala Varughese is a Clinical Account Specialist with extensive experience in cardiac surgery, particularly in minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS). She has contributed to the field through education, innovative ideas, and hands-on involvement in surgical procedures.
Work at BioSense Webster
Kala Varughese has served as a Clinical Account Specialist at BioSense Webster since 2015. In this role, she has contributed to the development and implementation of cardiac surgery techniques, particularly focusing on minimally invasive cardiac surgery (MICS). Her responsibilities include educating healthcare professionals about innovative cardiac procedures and promoting the use of keyhole surgery in clinical settings.
Current Role at Abiomed
In addition to her position at BioSense Webster, Kala Varughese has been a Clinical Consultant at Abiomed since 2017. This role involves working closely with surgical teams to enhance the application of cardiac devices and procedures. Her expertise in cardiac surgery and patient care supports the advancement of technology in the field.
Education and Expertise
Kala Varughese's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, completed from 1996 to 2000. She furthered her education at the University of Southern Nevada, where she studied Cardiac Surgery and achieved Registered Nurse First Assistant (RNFA) certification from 2011 to 2013. This extensive training has equipped her with specialized knowledge in cardiac procedures.
Background in Cardiac Surgery
Kala Varughese has been an integral part of the MICS/Robotic team within two years of starting her career in cardiac surgery. She has actively promoted keyhole surgery as a future direction for cardiac procedures. Her involvement includes sharing knowledge through a MICS training program aimed at nurses nationwide and traveling abroad with surgical teams to perform MICS surgeries.
Previous Experience at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
Before her current roles, Kala Varughese worked as a Registered Nurse at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital from 2013 to 2015. During her tenure, she gained valuable experience in patient care and surgical support, which laid the foundation for her subsequent focus on cardiac surgery.