Education:

R.N. Shadyside School of Nursing ***9-20? – 2 years out of 4 year program

M.B.A. University of Pittsburgh 1992

M.S. University of Wyoming 1978

B.S. University of Pittsburgh 1974

Experience:

Manager, Cardiac Cath Lab 2012- 2016

Piedmont Medical Center

Cardiac Cath Lab, EP, Vascular Surgery

Invasive Labs Manager 2011-2011

JPS Health Network

Cardiac Cath Lab, Special Procedures, EP

Cardiovascular Technologist 2003-2011

Presbyterian-University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)

Cardiac Cath Lab

Paralegal & K thru Eight-Grade Teacher 2000-2003

John Burt, Esquire & St. James School

Law Office and Parochial School

Resource Leader (Supervisor) 1997-1999

Aiken Regional Medical Centers

Cardiac Cath Lab

Consumer Development 1996-1997

Windgate Constructors, Inc.

Railroad Construction

Practice Administrator 1994-1995

Cardiology Associates of Johnstown, Inc.

Cardiologists' Office

Project Manager 1993-1994

Windgate Constructors, Inc.

Railroad Construction Director of Cardiac Cath Lab & Cardiac Rehab

Conemaugh Hospital 1990-1993

Developed and Directed two programs

Cardiology Manager 1988-1990

United Hospital

Directed five departments

Lead Cardiovascular Technologist 1985-1988

Presbyterian-University Hospital

Directed Cardiac Cath Lab

Chief Pulmonary Technologist 1980-1985

Presbyterian-University Hospital

Directed Pulmonary Lab

Northeastern United States Regional 1979-1980

Cardiac Treatment Centers

Cardiac Rehabilitation Coordinator

Executive Director 1977-1978

Raleigh Cardiovascular Foundation

Cardiac Rehabilitation

Certifications:

ACLS Certified

ACSM Exercise Technician

AHA CPR Instructors

Instructional I Certification - Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Medical Laser Safety Officer Concept Applications for the PeriOperative Environment

NBRC Certified Pulmonary Technologist

NSCPT Certified Cardio-Pulmonary Technologist RCIS Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist by CCI

The following Pages are the details from the first two pages of the Curriculum Vitae

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EDUCATION:

R.N. Shadyside School of Nursing(not completed) 2009-20? Pittsburgh, Pa

M.B.A. University of Pittsburgh 1992 Pittsburgh, Pa

M.S. Exercise Physiology 1978 University of Wyoming Laramie, WY

B.S. Pre-Med & Education 1974 University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA

Diploma Northern Bedford County H.S. 1969 College Prep Loysburg, PA

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Manager, Cardiac Cath Lab

Report to Alfred Schuls, Director, Cardiovascular Services

222 South Herlong Avenue

Rock Hill, South Carolina 29732

January 2012 - Present

Current manager of three Cardiac Cath Labs and an eleven bay holding area with a staff of ten nurses, six technologists and one technician. Provided staffing services to the operating room for AAA repair. Reviewed by Joint Commission in September 2012 and Piedmont Medic Center was named one of the nations top Performers on Key Quality Measures. In the ten months of 2012 we have provided cardiac, EP, and vascular service to 2,589 patients and billed for 4,867 procedures. Currently using the Meditech system we will transition to the Cerner electronic medical record by June 18, 2013. The three Cardiac Cath Labs are GE X-ray with MacLab for physiological monitoring. Door to balloon time average is 65 minutes using the NCDR CathPCI Registry to track data quality metrics. This is a stable environment with growth from a spill over from Charlotte Metropolitan area and a competitive friction from North Carolina Hospitals and physician groups. Developed new Electro Physiology Lab to remain competitive. March 2013 opening. Tenet Hospital System with Med Assets for material management, which provides unique resources use Opticell. May 2013 changed from Meditech to Cerner EMR.

Invasive Labs Manager

Report to Katherine Whelan, VP

1500 South Main Street Fort Worth, Texas

February 2011- October 2011

Managed the Cardiac Cath Lab, Special Procedures at the County Hospital of Tarrant County, JPS Health Network. I was recruited to develop and expand the Invasive services at JPS. The short- term goal was the construction of a larger recovery room where the old ED had existed. The long-term goals were the training and development of the support staff to meet this increased demand and services and build a new hybrid lab closer to the Emergency Department. Programs to provide ICD and expand special procedures were anticipated. These goals and programs were in process when I was laid off due to institutional financial short falls.

The Studer Group was the quality Assurance program at JPS. JPS Health Network is a county hospital for Tarrant County, Texas. The emphasis was quality service and satisfaction for patients and physicians, while holding costs and FTE positions to a minimum, and I achieved this by providing three-man call coverage in the lab in place of the four- man coverage that was being utilized.

I directed a growing Cardiovascular and Specials Procedures labs, which had one cardiac cath lab and two angio suites. There was a staff of eight in the cardiac cath lab and nine in the special procedures area. Services include Cardiac diagnostic and interventional (i.e., PTCA, STENT, Rotorblator, Athrectomy, and IVUS) cardiac catheterization. Vascular diagnostic and interventional procedures were provided at JPS, including of peripheral, carotid and cerebral vascular circulatory systems which were performed by interventional radiologists and vascular surgeons.

Emergency heart and brain attack services were available 24 hours by seven days. JPS Vascular Surgeons provide a majority of the carotid stents in the Fort Worth area. Drains were inserted in Specials with fluro, CT, and echo. Permanent pacemakers are implanted in the cardiac cath lab. TEE's and cardioversion are also provided in the Cardiac Cath Lab. The X-ray Systems were Siemens. A Sensis Siemens physiological recorder was used. Kronos was employed for timekeeping. Inventory was monitored by SpaceTRAX system. Lawson was the ordering system. This was an amicable separation.

Cardiovascular Technologist

Report to Katherine (Kitty) Zell

200 Lothrop Street Pittsburgh, PA

November 2003-February 2011

Provided monitoring and circulating duties in a unit that has five cath rooms and performs more than five thousand procedures a year. There are six technologists, eight nurses, two hem techs, and fourteen physicians to provide services at this teaching hospital facility. Cardiology fellows scrub in with the physicians. Diagnostic cases include endomyocardial biopsies for heart transplant patients, pressure and flow wires to evaluate lesions. Invasive procedures include drug eluding stents, Rotorblator, Angiojet, and filter wires. Most electro physiology studies are done by the EP Labs with their techs and nurses but we are called in occasionally for temporary and permanent pacemakers. PFO and ASD closures are also provided in our labs. Intra Aortic Balloon Pump and Angiojet devices are placed to assist cardiac output as well.

During my tenure I have helped develop policies and procedure. I have authored two articles for Cath Lab digest, developed spreadsheets for scheduling, investigated and made recommendations for reducing costs in the use of biohazard disposal (red bag) of cath lab waste. We are no longer using the sharps containers for the disposal of glass containers for contrast and nitro. This is a change of twenty- two cents a pound for disposal to just two cents a pound. I am a contributing member of the cath lab in many areas.

Paralegal Report to John Burt, Esquire

Suite 500, Law and Finance Building Pittsburgh, PA

Oct. 2000-Oct. 2003

Provided legal research for the attorney. Area of expertise was medical record review and comment. Assistance in writing briefs for legal cases was provided. Read court transcripts and provided the “Statement of the Facts” for the briefs. Social Security and Welfare cases were the main areas of legal service. Worked two days a week.

Health and Physical Education Instructor

Report to Gary J. Nowading, Executive Director

Sister Maria Margaret Wolf, Principal

11817 Frankstown Road Pittsburgh, PA 15235

February 2001-Sept. 2003

Provided health and physical education instruction for Pre-Kindergarten to eighth grade at St. James School in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania. Hired by the YMCA, they provide the Health and Physical Education Instruction for the Catholic Diocese Schools of Pittsburgh. Provided instruction for four (4) days per week. I was the monitor for the “Breakfast Program” before school and coach for the “Chess Club” after school. The YMCA ran the “Fit for Life” program and administered the President’s Physical Fitness tests in September and April each year.

Supervisor/Manager

Aiken Regional Medical Centers

Reported to Bree Saum, Critical Care Director

202 University Parkway Aiken, SC 298**-*****

Feb. 1997-Nov 1999

Directed a growing cardiovascular lab, which provided 1,274 patient procedures per year. Services include Cardiac diagnostic and interventional (i.e., PTCA, STENT, Rotorblator, Athrectomy, TEC, and IVUS) cardiac catheterization. Vascular diagnostic and interventional procedures in the peripheral and cerebral vascular circulatory system were provided. Emergency heart and brain attack services were available 24 hours by seven days. Aiken has one of the few labs providing carotid stenting. Permanent pacemakers are implanted in the cardiac cath lab. Renovated the cardiac cath lab in 60 days. A modular cardiac cath lab was leased to keep services uninterrupted. The GE X-ray System was replaced with a TREX and digital X-ray system. Q-cath physiological recorder and Summit Database are currently used. The lab was Y2K compliant.

I was recruited to develop and expand the cardiac services at ARMC. The short-term goals were the construction of two new cath labs and recovery room. The long-term goals were the training and development of the support staff to meet this increased demand and services. Programs to provide Electro physiology and AICD were anticipated. These goals and programs were in process when I left for Pennsylvania. Service Excellence was the quality Assurance program at ARMC. United Health Systems is the corporate owner of this for profit hospital. The emphasis from the corporate office was quality service for patients and physicians, while holding costs and FTE positions to a minimum, and I achieved this by providing coverage in the lab and on call in addition to performing my administrative duties.

Customer Development

Windgate Constructors, Inc.

Report to Thomas Priest, CEO

N. Greengate Rd. RR #6 Box 237 Greensburg PA 15601

Feb. 1996-Feb 1997

Customer development and marketing were my primary assignments. targeting viable customers were my keys to success. This sales position required making cold calls on potential customers, telephone contacts, and wrote introductory letters to develop and maintain a larger railroad customer base. Evaluating feedback and results for future forays were required. Updated the marketing materials, resources, and information systems for Windgate Constructors, Inc. Other assignments include financial advisement and budget development, negotiate with vendors, collect old account receivables, and all other duties as assigned. This provided an opportunity to use my education in sales and marketing.

Practice Administrator

Cardiology Associates of Johnstown

Reported to David Evans, Medical Director

1127 Franklin Street Johnstown, PA 15905

July 1994-Nov 1995

My responsibilities were that of chief administrator for seven Cardiologist and twenty-two support staff. I guided and advised the practice in managed care decisions. Represented the physicians and negotiated with area hospitals regarding contracts. Assisted in the development of proposals to provide services for the hospital and community. Acted as a purchasing agent for the organization. Negotiated the purchase of a new Summit Nuclear Camera and service agreement. Wrote proposals, reviewed requests, and negotiated contracts for equipment and supplies.

I developed the infrastructure for the practice from development to maintenance. I was not always successful in my goals. I made recommendations for phone system changes, which were not accepted. However, my recommendations for computer upgrades and training were successful. I negotiated the change in the health insurance carrier for the practice. This changed provided more services at less cost and added dental plans. Assisted in the review and change of pension plan programs. I was able to use my education in Human Resources in this position.

Human resource changes included a review of the merit raise policy and revised accordingly. Wrote job descriptions, recruited, hired, and evaluated staff for the Nuclear Lab. Wrote disciplinary reports. Assisted and directed in the development of policies, procedures, and quality assurance for services and office practice. Wrote the mission statement. Analyzed expenses over the last two-year and developed annual budget.

Strategy, scope, and my assistance was in many different capacities from dealing with unhappy customers, answering the phone to changing fluorescent light bulbs. Whatever was required to keep things flow smoothly.

Project Manager

Reported to Thomas Priest, CEO

Windgate Constructors, Inc.

N. Greengate Rd. RR #6 Box 237 Greensburg PA 15601

July 1993-July 1994

Work involved building, repairs and maintenance of the railroad track. Assignments included finding possible projects; collecting data for making a reasonable bid, developed time lines, bonding, and representing corporation at the bid opening. Supervised construction, secured materials and supplies, and labored when appropriate. Communicated consistently with project owners to assure satisfaction. Coordinated movement of men and materials as projects changed. Followed up on account receivable after the completion of projects. Recruited workers, wrote evaluation and disciplinary reports. Recommended computer and software acquisitions. Programmed Lotus 123 templates for projects and time tables. Developed WordPerfect 6.0 Invoices, communication, and fax templates. Learned a lot about the railroad transportation industry, however there still remains a considerable amount of knowledge unknown to me. I have been working on the railroad.

Director of Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory and

Director of Cardiac Rehabilitation Service

Report to Joan Gussic, V. P. and William Casey, CEO

Conemaugh Hospital

1086 Franklin Street

Johnstown, PA 15905

June 1990-Nov 1992

Developed two new services for a 412 bed regional teaching institution. Planned and directed the development from blue prints to operation of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory. Wrote requests for proposal, reviewed requests, and negotiated contracts for equipment and supplies. Recruited, hired, and trained staff for a Cardiac Cath Lab. Directed the development of policies, procedures, and quality assurance for both services. Wrote the business plan for Cardiac Rehabilitation Services with proforma and cash flow forecasts. Utilized PERT and GANT charting for the planning of Cardiac Rehab and Cardiac Cath Lab programs.

The development of the Cardiac Cath Lab facility required $3.1 million and came in under budget. Catheterization started on November 15, 1990, within two weeks of schedule. The open-heart surgery program started the next week. The revenue budget was 257% above prediction at six months, the result of 647 cardiac caths and 107 angioplasties (PTCAs). This bountiful response let me work clinically as well as administratively. To meet the record demand a second Cardiac-Cath Lab was developed and staffing increased at a cost of $1.6 million. On January 25th, 1992, a Siemens Hi-Cor was operational. To date more than 3,063 diagnostic caths have been performed and 570 PTCAs, as well as seven Athrectomy procedures.

Conemaugh's Cardiac Program enjoys a reputation of high tech equipment in providing full service for both diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The greatest challenge has been with staff development and consumer confidence in the new programs. There is an on going emphasis on cost containment. Reduced inventory with just-in-time organization has been our greatest ally. Our Cardiac Service has been highly successful for all associated with the new programs.

Cardiology Manager

Bruce Carter, CEO

United Hospital Center Clarksburg, WV

July 1988-June 1990

Responsible for the efficient and effective delivery of services by the Cardiac Cath Lab, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Echocardiography, Special Services, and the Courier Departments. Plan, organize, direct, and supervise in an environment (West Virginia) faced with poor or no reimbursement, union organizing activity, cash flow difficulties and Blue Cross in receivership. Budgetary responsibilities were exceeded a quarter million dollars. Scope of services was 696 diagnostic cardiac caths, 3,277 cardiac rehab visits, 2,970 echoes, 1,872 stress tests, and 18,972 EKGs annually in a 356-bed regional hospital.

Physician and patient customer satisfaction emphasis. Utilizing the Mansya administration system, a participatory and task force management style was utilized. Task forces included Open Heart Certificate of Need (Chairman), Computer, Outpatient, Fax, and Secretarial Pool.

Expenses were reduced with the incorporation of Echocardiography, elimination of orderly tasks from Special Services, combining courier service with pharmacy courier service. Reduced operating expenses with innovation in the Cardiac Cath Lab and Echo. This was achieved by changing recording technology. Introduced and affected the use of computers to all cardiology departments.

Assisted other areas with the development of personal computers for their needs. interaction with union forming activity in the departments.

Lead Cardiovascular Technologist

Patricia Shehorn, CEO

Presbyterian-University Hospital

Pittsburgh, PA 1985-1988

Successfully directed the technical activities of the cardiac cath lab at a 545-bed regional teaching hospital. Supervised, trained, and evaluated the nine technicians and technologists. Implemented and monitored the quality control and radiation safety for the cardiology section. Performed specialized technical functions related to the diagnostic, treatment, and research of heart disease. This work included laser and balloon angioplasty, valvoplasty, and the use of the first biplane dual digital subtraction cath lab in the United States.

Other responsibilities involved Electro physiology, cardiac cath exercise testing, heart transplant biopsy lab work. Developed Lotus templates for cath lab reports, D-base III data bases for record keeping, and wrote basic software programs for calculations. Worked with Meddars and Trinity

physiological analyzers. Involved in the planning, organizing, and construction of two cath lab rooms (Lab A Project was $3.4 million). Position included fiscal budgetary responsibilities, human resource management, and acted as a liaison between physician, surgeon, and other departments. Scope of service was gross revenue of $6.9 million, $2.1 million operating budget, 1,550 patients or 1,729 procedures for fiscal year 1987-88.

Chief Pulmonary Technologist

Anthony Sanzo, Vice President

Presbyterian-University Hospital Pittsburgh, PA

1980-1985

Director of the Pulmonary Function Lab at a 545-bed regional teaching hospital. five technicians and one secretary. Services included spirometry, gas tests, provocation, bronchoscopy, sleep apnea, arterial blood gases, exercise tests, and YAG laser procedures. Accountable for the fiscal and technical operation of the lab. During my administration, the lab developed from one machine and one technician to a state of the art, computerized, diagnostic and research lab with nine testing rooms, a two-bed sleep lab, a body plethsmograph, a broncho-challenge room, and a YAG laser bronchoscopy suite. An outreach satellite service was started. Scope of the service was 2,050 patients, 4,229 procedures, and a gross revenue of $532,000 for fiscal year 1983-84. Seventy thousand arterial blood gases were not included in these statistics.

Northeastern United States Regional Coordinator

Dr. Herman Hensel, CEO

Cardiac Treatment Centers, Inc.

Camp Hill, PA

1979-1980

Supervisor and consultant for 17 hospitals in a 98-hospital cardiac rehabilitation service. These franchised centers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut were my responsibility for the quality of patient care, therapy, and testing. Provided direction, planning, ideas, resources and materials for exercise tolerance testing, post coronary care, medical monitoring, exercise therapy, home programs, public relations, and reimbursement. Worked primarily with physicians, nurses, and technicians, but often in conjunction with hospital administrators and comptroller.

Instructed coronary care and intensive care unit nurses on the subjects of exercise physiology, coronary risk factor, cardiac rehabilitation, and prevention programs. Courses were rated for 11.8 hours of CEU's from the American Nursing Association. IBM office system six, audio-visual coordination, and editor of "Exercise Bibliography Update" were among other responsibilities. This turnkey system is no longer in business.

Executive Director of Cardiac Rehabilitation and Prevention

Dr. Robert Bilbro, Chairman of the Board

Raleigh Cardiovascular Foundation. Raleigh, NC

1977-1978

Responsible for the planning, development, direction, supervision and operation of a community-based cardiac rehabilitation, preventive heart disease, and human energy performance laboratory. Supervised a staff of eight physicians, nurses, dietician, psychologist, and secretary. The

position permitted involvement in all facets of a small health care services. marvelous people in this position.

Research Assistant

Dr. Bruce Noble, Director

University of Wyoming Laramie, WY

1976-1977

Worked with some Full Stipend Graduate Student. Assisted with the creation, construction and development of the Human Energy Research Laboratory. Once in operation, duties included quality control, research testing, data analysis, and all other duties as assigned. Supervised two graduate students. I was the first master's student to graduate from the exercise physiology program. The was an excellent change in climate and culture.

Laboratory Technician

Dr. James Shaver, Medical Director

Presbyterian-University Hospital Pittsburgh, PA

1975-1976 and 1972-1974

Responsible for the instrumentation, graphic recordings and photographic development of cardiac catheterization and supine exercise testing. Coordinated audio-visual presentation for Medical Grand Rounds. I became a cardiac cath tech in fifteen minutes. This was on the job training at it’s best.

Farmer and Construction Worker

Lynn and Wynnedith Ritchey

Lynnfield Acres Everett, PA

1960 and on, whenever needed!

Worked on a hundred and sixty-five-acre family farm. Raised beef cattle, horses, goats, chickens, pigs, rabbits, hay and grains. Operated tractors, plowed ground, disced, harrowed, picked stones and planted crops. Dug footers, framed buildings, roofed, electrical wiring, plumbing, and siding. Installed windows and doors for the structures. Painted silos and tarred roofs on hot days. Built fence and walked the fences to insure the safety of the animals. I have many good memories. I came away with a work ethic and a confidence in my abilities.

PAPERS:

“Sabotage in the Cardiac Cath Lab” Cath Lab Digest October 2008

“Cardiac Cath Lab Clutter or, Spring into Action!” Cath Lab Digest March 2008

"Airway Obstruction found in Elite Weightlifters" "A Comparison of Anaerobic Threshold Between Sexes

and Fitness Levels for New Residents at Moderate Altitude" "Initial Modes of Instruction for Performance of a

Complex Motor Task" "Hypothermia - Cold Water Killer"

CERTIFICATIONS:

ALCS American Heart Association 2012

ACSM Certified Exercise Technician

American Heart Association CPR Instructor

Certified Pulmonary Technologist (NBRC)

Certified Cardio-Pulmonary Technologist (NSCPT)

ECMO Technician,Children Hospital, Pgh, PA 1987

Lasers: Use in Surgery and Medicine

Central Medical Center & Hospital, Pgh, PA 1984

Laser Safety Officer training 2013 – Laser Saftety Officer at Piedmont Medical Center.

ORGANIZATIONS:

American College of Sports Medicine American Heart Association

HONORS & Extra Duties:

National Society for Cardiopulmonary Technology

American Heart Association of Western PA for service 1986

American Red Cross of Wake County, NC for service 1978

Chairperson - Recreation & Activities Committee Presbyterian-University Hospital 1981-1985

Chairperson - Association of Undergraduates in Education, University of Pittsburgh 1973-74

Omicron Delta Kappa - Honorary Fraternity University of Pittsburgh 1974

The Pitt Panther (Mascot) University of Pittsburgh 1972-1974

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