Experience

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  Wm. beaumont hospital

  Jan 1993 - Feb 2003

  Cardiac rhythm monitoring for in-patients for medical/surgical, cardiac and step-down units.• Documentation of rhythm interpretations, alerting units of cardiac dysrhythmias and rhythm changes. • Collection of patient history, placing monitoring equipment on patient.• Shift Supervisor and preceptor for new hires• Software and equipment assessments for manufacture of telemetry systems, document information for quality control of equipment and software. Graded Exercise Testing for In/Out patients. Monitored and consulted post open-heart patients through Phase I-III cardiac rehab programs. Nutritional consultations and lifestyle programs.• Conducted group exercise programs.• Monitored and assessments of patient programs.• Developed interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with patients and physicians.• Completed internship on time and qualified for ACSM certification.

  • Cardiac Telemetry Technician

    Feb 1993 - Feb 2003

  • Intern- Cardiac Rehabilitation

    Jan 1993 - Apr 1993
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  Medtronic

  Feb 2003 - Jan 2012

  Team driven sales strategies in a $10 million annual territory. Provide technical and product support for physicians and clinical practioners. Conducted education and training for pacemaker clinics, radiology departments and surgical staff on implantable cardiac devices, current technology and reimbursement.Interrogation, analysis and programming of implanted cardiac devices, under physician supervision; private practice, in-patient settings and pre/post- surgical procedures. Assisted physicians with patient management support through diagnostic and device data.District Carelink Specialist providing connectivity training and implementation of Carelink Home Monitoring system, SessionSync integration, PaceArt Data system and EMR networks. Technical support and on-site troubleshooting.• Implemented 20+ Carelink accounts resulting in >1200 patient enrollments. • Adaptation of SessionSync/PaceArt integration within accounts for improved patient data management.Field education trainer, for Physicians and Allied Health Professional's on device technology and programming. Corporate field instructor, for new hires, at corporate headquarters.• Assisted in developing local programs for AHP's for continued education in device technology, current best practices and latest published research, to better service patients and practice. Frequently a presenter at these forums.• Established rapport with many cardiology practices in Metro Detroit area. Highly regarded resource of device technology. Respected patient care.• Certified Cardiac Device Specialist through The Heart Rhythm Society. Show less

  • Cardiac Medical Device Specialist

    Feb 2003 - Jan 2012

  • Device Specialist

    Dec 2003 - Nov 2011

  • Clinical Specialist

    Feb 2003 - Dec 2003
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  Populous group-medtronic

  Apr 2012 - Jan 2014

  Technical services, contract

  Technical support for Carelink Express Monitoring system. Expedite evaluation and documentation on pacemakers, defibrillators, CRT and loop recorder devices for Emergency, in-patient and pre/post operative patients. Technical support for field and hospital personnel.