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Send us Fan Mail Lee has been a perfusionist for over 43 years.  He was at the Cleveland Clinic for 17 years, during which the team there was involved in creating many techniques still used today.  He now has a TikTok page where he tells stories from the early years of heart surgery and also discusses modern techniques. Learn about career options from the people doing it

Send us Fan Mail Vivek Paul is a highly skilled Cardiac Perfusionist with a strong academic and clinical background in cardiovascular perfusion science. He completed his Bachelor’s degree in Cardiac Perfusion Technology from the prestigious Narayana Hrudayalaya Institute of Cardiac Sciences. His professional journey has equipped him with extensive hands-on experience in conducting cardiopulmonary bypass for both adult and pediatric cardiac procedures, including minimally invasive cardiac surgeries. He is confident in operating a wide range of heart–lung machines and extracorporeal life support systems such as IABP and ECMO. Vivek is the Founder of the Global Perfusion Community, a fast-growing professional network of perfusionists with over 15,000 followers across Instagram and LinkedIn, dedicated to education, collaboration, and career growth in perfusion technology. In addition to his clinical expertise, he is also an accomplished author of several perfusion-focused books, including Perfusion Emergency & Problems and the Quick Review ECMO Handbook, reflecting his deep commitment to continuous learning and knowledge sharing. He is passionate about mentoring students and junior perfusionists and actively contributes to the profession through leadership roles. Vivek serves as an Executive Committee Member of the Indian Society of Extracorporeal Technology (ISECT) and the Association of Clinical Perfusionists in Maharashtra, India, where he works toward improving education standards, professional development, and patient safety in cardiac perfusion practice. Learn about career options from the people doing it

Send us Fan Mail Sunny is a practicing CAA, currently working both as a locum and on a W2 basis. He currently practices in Texas and Indiana, where he is proud to provide quality anesthesia care in the anesthesia care team. Sunny began his career in the Marine Corps, where he developed a respect for education that led him to the University of Arizona. Sunny graduated magna cum laude with a degree in medical physiology before attending the Indiana University School of Medicine's CAA program. He graduated top of his class and earned the Outstanding Academic Achievement Award. Sunny has done anesthesia for level 1 trauma, cardiac, neurosurgery, outpatient surgery, high-risk OB, and everything in between. Sunny was awarded the 2024 Outstanding Clinical Educator Award by the Indiana University School of Medicine's CAA school, and he currently runs a TikTok dedicated to educating people about the CAA profession. Learn about career options from the people doing it

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Send us Fan Mail Douce Kakpovi is a registered nurse with 8 years of experience in various fields of nursing. She earned her associate degree in nursing in 2015 from Montgomery college and went on to receive her Bachelors degree in nursing at chamberlain university. She has experience in nurse case management, home care and bedside nursing. She currently works in Maryland with the goal of promoting patient independence using evidence-based practice. When Douce is not working she enjoys baking and spending time with her husband and one year old son.  Thank you to those who have rated us! Please go ahead and follow us on the different social media platforms listed below! Vardians Connect! Facebook LinkedInInstagram Twitteremail: [email protected] about career options from the people doing it

Send us Fan Mail Jessica Reed is a nurse and healthcare manager with over 10 years of experience in the healthcare industry. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in African-American studies from UCLA, a nursing degree from Pasadena City College, and a Master’s degree in Business Administration Healthcare Management from Western Governors University.  Throughout her career, Jessica has worked in a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities. She also worked as a Health Communications Project Manager for iDREAM for Racial Health Equity. She has experience managing healthcare teams and has a reputation for being a skilled and effective leader. In her current role as a healthcare manager at Kaiser Permanente, Jessica oversees the day-to-day operations of two departments, ensuring that all staff members are providing high-quality care to patients. She is responsible for managing budgets, developing policies and procedures, and implementing new programs and initiatives to improve patient outcomes. Jessica is passionate about improving the quality of healthcare in her community and has been involved in several community health initiatives. She is constantly looking to implement new technologies and practices to serve underrepresented communities. In her free time, Jessica enjoys working out, watching reality TV, and spending time with family and friends. She is dedicated to her patients and is committed to providing the highest level of care to everyone she serves.  Thank you to those who have rated us! Please go ahead and follow us on the different social media platforms listed below! Vardians Connect! Facebook LinkedInInstagram Twitteremail: [email protected] about career options from the people doing it

Send us Fan Mail Kimberly started her journey in the medical field at 19 years old with first becoming a medical assistant. She as almost 25 years of different levels of medical training. 15 years as an Licensed Vocational Nurse and 10 years as a Bachelorette Registered Nurse in Emergency Room, Neuro Stroke Telemetry and currently working as a triage advice nurse specialist. Nursing has been a passion and a special calling of Kimberly's.  Thank you to those who have rated us! Please go ahead and follow us on the different social media platforms listed below! Vardians Connect! Facebook LinkedInInstagram Twitteremail: [email protected] about career options from the people doing it

Send us Fan Mail Angel Iwuoma, MSN, RN, PHN is a woman with a desire to serve people in any capacity! Angel is a Registered Nurse in California and Angel when she is not working on a medical-surgical/telemetry floor, she works as Adjunct Faculty at a local university where she instructs and prepares nursing students to enter the profession. In her free time, she loves to dance, listen to gospel music, cook, hang out with loved ones, go to concerts, and watch reality TV to destress. All in all, her mission is to use her mind, heart, and soul to deliver quality, patient-centered care. Thank you to those who have rated us! Please go ahead and follow us on the different social media platforms listed below! Vardians Connect! Facebook LinkedInInstagram Twitteremail: [email protected] about career options from the people doing it

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Send us Fan Mail Rodeline Joseph is Physician Assistant-turned-Tech Entrepreneur, who recently launched Medsembly, an Atlanta-based startup on a mission to digitally connect healthcare students with qualified mentors in their respective fields. For background, Rodeline's family migrated from Haiti to Florida when she was a young child. As a first-generation college student pursuing an intensive career in healthcare and a student of color, she felt lost and struggled academically (went from being straight-A high school student to scoring only Cs and Ds on college exams, leading her to question her abilities). Like others, she persevered and eventually prevailed, but a decade later, she believes that unfortunately, not much has changed for those aspiring students who may not have savvy connections established. Rodeline has since dedicated her life to helping students who are interested in becoming Physician Assistants, doctors, nurses, and pharmacists by forming relationships with professionals who’ve been there and are still doing it today. Medsembly is an interactive app platform that invites students to share resources, receive tips and tricks for maximizing their educational experiences, and meet working professionals who offer real-world advice to help them achieve their unique goals. Rodeline is also addressing the healthcare labor shortage by helping to strengthen the talent pool of next-gen workers. Medsambly         Website: www.medsembly.com       E-mail: [email protected] Thank you to those who have rated us! Please go ahead and follow us on the different social media platforms listed below! Vardians Connect! Facebook LinkedInInstagram Twitteremail: [email protected] about career options from the people doing it

Send us Fan Mail Narmeen is a new graduate occupational therapist who is passionate about enabling independence in the day to day life of her patients. She is interested in working in rehabilitation and acute settings, especially working with neurological conditions. She has acquired this passion from the majority of her under graduate experiences, which have been mostly acute settings. She is passionate about working with adults to enable independence and achieve a greater quality of life! In the future, she would like to progress to a senior role and gain further experience in different areas of OT!  Thank you to those who have rated us! Please go ahead and follow us on the different social media platforms listed below! Vardians Connect! Facebook LinkedInInstagram Twitteremail: [email protected] about career options from the people doing it

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Harrell-Sims is a professor, researcher, a practicing clinical herbalist, holistic life coach and is the owner of J. Harrell-Sims, Holistic Health Practitioner, LLC. She received her PhD in Human Services, with a specialization on African American Family Studies and Intervention Strategies. In 2010, Dr. Harrell-Sims was granted a distinguished Fulbright Fellowship to the University of Dar es Salaam, in Tanzania, East Africa. As a lifelong community advocate, Dr. Sims is a clinical herbalist and drugless practitioner, who answered the call holistically as a response to the inequities in health care for her community. She has been a professor at various colleges and is currently in private practice. She has a YouTube channel, drjholistichealth. Thank you to those who have rated us! Please go ahead and follow us on the different social media platforms listed below! Vardians Connect! Facebook LinkedInInstagram Twitteremail: [email protected] Learn about career options from the people doing it

Send us Fan Mail Rutendo is a Zimbabwean occupational therapist with 9 years experience. She is a single mum of three, who has defied all odds to pursue her career and change her children's lives for better. Leaving her youngest son at the age of 3months with her mum, she migrated to United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi), where she worked as an OT in a long term care facility, with ventilated patients for two years. She then migrated to Australia together with her children, where she's currently working as an Occupational therapist. Her passion is to become a pediatric OT as she adores helping children achieve maximum potential in their physical, social and emotional wellbeing.  Thank you to those who have rated us! Please go ahead and follow us on the different social media platforms listed below! Vardians Connect! Facebook LinkedInInstagram Twitteremail: [email protected] about career options from the people doing it

Send us Fan Mail Tenyamen is a full time employee at the Prince George’s County Health Department in Maryland while simultaneously completing an online masters degree in public health science. Thank you to those who have rated us! Please go ahead and follow us on the different social media platforms listed below! Vardians Connect! Facebook LinkedInInstagram Twitteremail: [email protected] about career options from the people doing it