Carolyn B.
About Carolyn B.
Carolyn B. is a Post Kidney Pancreas Transplant Coordinator at Sutter Health, with a background in various nursing roles spanning over two decades. She has extensive experience in transplantation and holds certifications in Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
Work at Sutter Health
Carolyn B. has been serving as the Post Kidney Pancreas Transplant Coordinator at Sutter Health since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for coordinating care for patients undergoing kidney and pancreas transplants. Her work involves collaborating with various healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient management and support throughout the transplant process. Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, her position is critical in facilitating successful transplant outcomes.
Previous Experience in Healthcare
Before her current role, Carolyn B. worked at FlexCare Medical Staffing as a Travel RN from 2015 to 2020, where she gained diverse experience in various healthcare settings in the Sacramento, California Area. Prior to that, she spent ten years at the University of Maryland Medical Center as a Clinical Transplant Nurse from 2005 to 2015, focusing on transplant care in the Baltimore, Maryland Area. Her early career included a position as a Health Care Assistant at Singapore General Hospital from 1998 to 2000, where she worked in the Urology Centre-Operating Theatre.
Education and Expertise
Carolyn B. earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing Science from the University of St. La Salle, completing her studies from 1992 to 1996. Her educational background has equipped her with a solid foundation in nursing principles and practices. She possesses extensive expertise in various areas of transplantation, including heart, lung, kidney, pancreas, and liver transplantation, demonstrating a well-rounded skill set in the field.
Certifications and Skills
Carolyn B. holds certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), which are essential for providing critical care in medical settings. Her skill set includes proficiency in Medical-Surgical, Acute Care, Progressive Care or Intermediate Care (PCU/IMC), and Telemetry. She demonstrates strong interprofessional and customer service skills, which are vital in delivering quality healthcare and ensuring patient satisfaction.