Samantha Brynien
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Organ procurement specialist with robust experience in managing organ donation processes. Strong in coordinating between medical teams, ensuring compliance with protocols, and handling sensitive interactions with donors' families. Known for adaptability, effective communication, and results-driven approach. Reliable team player focused on achieving optimal outcomes in high-pressure environments. 10+ years of compassionate patient care across a variety of critical care areas.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Organ Procurement Coordinator
Center for Organ Recovery and Education
Pittsburgh, PA
03.2024 - Current
Coordinated organ procurement processes to ensure timely recovery and transplantation.
- Pediatric Team Member
ECMO Specialist
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
09.2022 - Current
Implemented and monitored ECMO support for critically-ill patients across the cardiac, pediatric, and neonatal intensive care units.
- Preceptor
Professional Staff Nurse
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
01.2019 - 09.2022
Caring for complex patients of all ages, specializing care of trauma, post-transplant, and multi-system organ failure patients.
Travel Nurse
Johns Hopkins Bayview, Intensive Care Float Pool
06.2021 - 05.2022
Caring for critically ill patients in a variety of different ICUs, including surgical, medical, neuro, burn, surgical-oncology, and cardiac.
- Preceptor
Registered Nurse
Pilgrimage Hospice
12.2020 - 12.2021
Coordinating and providing end-of-life care both at home and in facilities to patients in the Pittsburgh area.
Professional Staff Nurse
UPMC, System-wide, Intensive Care Unit
11.2020 - 02.2021
Caring for critically ill COVID-19 patients in multiple different UPMC hospital ICUs, based on needs.
Professional Staff Nurse
UPMC Mercy, Trauma and Burn Intensive Care Unit
01.2018 - 01.2019
Caring for critically-ill patients, specializing in multi-system trauma and burn care.
Patient Care Technician
UPMC Mercy, Trauma and Burn Intensive Care Unit
05.2015 - 01.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. John’s Specialty Care Center, Mars, PA
Mars, PA
09.2014 - 11.2015
Education
Registered Nurse -
UPMC Mercy Hospital School of Nursing
Pittsburgh, PA12-2017
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Excellent communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Self motivation
Accomplishments
- Collaborated within a team to develop and implement a pediatric donor referral evaluation process that increased donor potential in this population by 280 percent.
- 2016 recipient of the UPMC Team Award for Commitment and Excellence through involvement on the Trauma and Burn Intensive Care Unit.
Certification
- Critical Care Registered Nurse
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Instructor
- Certified ECMO Specialist – Pediatric
- ELSO Adult ECMO Certification
Timeline
Organ Procurement Coordinator
Center for Organ Recovery and Education
03.2024 - Current
ECMO Specialist
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
09.2022 - Current
Travel Nurse
Johns Hopkins Bayview, Intensive Care Float Pool
06.2021 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse
Pilgrimage Hospice
12.2020 - 12.2021
Professional Staff Nurse
UPMC, System-wide, Intensive Care Unit
11.2020 - 02.2021
Professional Staff Nurse
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
01.2019 - 09.2022
Professional Staff Nurse
UPMC Mercy, Trauma and Burn Intensive Care Unit
01.2018 - 01.2019
Patient Care Technician
UPMC Mercy, Trauma and Burn Intensive Care Unit
05.2015 - 01.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. John’s Specialty Care Center, Mars, PA
09.2014 - 11.2015
Registered Nurse -
UPMC Mercy Hospital School of Nursing