Pandie Hunter
Baton Rouge
Summary
Dynamic Family Advocate with a proven track record at Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency, achieving a 100% authorization rate for donations. Skilled in clear communication and effective case oversight, I excel in high-pressure situations, fostering relationships with families and healthcare partners to facilitate compassionate decision-making and support during critical times. A well-rounded professional seeking to build upon my experience as a Family Advocate to cultivate a long-term career dedicated to advancing donation advocacy.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Advocate
Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency (LOPA)
Covington, LA
05.2024 - Current
- Achieved and maintained 100% authorization rate for both DCD (Donation after Circulatory Death) and brain death donations during the last quarter
- Provide compassionate, high quality support to potential donor families throughout the organ and tissue donation process
- Remote and Onsite response throughout the state of Louisiana
- Educate families and partners about donation options, and facilitate the decision making process while honoring the donor's wishes or requesting authorization from authorized party
- Conduct thorough assessments of potential donors by engaging in daily rounds with hospital staff and reviewing medical records
- Foster strong, collaborative relationships with hospital partners while working together to identify and evaluate potential donors
Medicolegal Death Investigator
The Office of the East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner
Baton Rouge, La
06.2019 - 05.2024
- Supported grieving families by providing clear explanations of investigation findings and offering guidance on next steps following a loved one''s death.
- Reduced backlog of unresolved cases by prioritizing urgent or high-profile investigations and allocating resources effectively.
- Collected crime scene evidence, examined bodies, and investigated secondary locations to build detailed cases based on sound evidence handling practices.
- Ensured accurate determination of cause and manner of death through meticulous examination of medical records and autopsy results.
- Established strong relationships with local hospitals, funeral homes, and mortuaries to facilitate the sharing of information pertinent to ongoing investigations.
ECG Technician
Louisiana Cardiology Associates
Baton Rouge, LA
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Communicated with healthcare workers and physicians concerning test results.
- Administered testing with electrocardiogram for patients experiencing events and as screening tool.
- Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail while performing ECG tracings, leading to the identification of critical cardiac abnormalities and timely intervention.
- Educated patients on testing and preparation steps prior to procedure.
- Monitored patient activity during stress test to record data.
Paramedic
East Baton Rouge Emergency Medical Services
Baton Rouge, LA
08.2001 - 12.2010
- Delivered advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), basic life support (BLS), and pediatric advanced life support (PALS) under pressure.
- Delivered compassionate care to patients with a variety of medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, traumas, strokes, and respiratory distress.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing timely and accurate assessments, treatments, and interventions.
- Engaged in effective communication with physicians and nursing staff to coordinate and optimize patient care
Education
Human Biology
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University
Baton Rouge, LASkills
- Cross-cultural understanding
- Clear communication
- Effective case oversight
- Relationships and rapport
- Facilitating family communication
- Healthcare knowledge
- Thrives in high-pressure situations
- Multitasking proficiency
- Excellent problem solving
Timeline
Family Advocate
Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency (LOPA)
05.2024 - Current
Medicolegal Death Investigator
The Office of the East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner
06.2019 - 05.2024
ECG Technician
Louisiana Cardiology Associates
01.2014 - 01.2016
Paramedic
East Baton Rouge Emergency Medical Services
08.2001 - 12.2010
Human Biology
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University