Matthew Costa

Background

About Matthew Costa

I am an award-winning MBA/RN with more than 17 years of providing cardiovascular and ICU patient care in complex, challenging environments.My background includes successful experience working with cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons, registered nurses, technicians, and support staff to make sound clinical decisions.I am particularly strong in bedside surgical procedures including Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump insertion and Transvenous Pacemaker insertion.Equally strong in managing medical complications and solving medical equipment issues.For example, as Charge Nurse in Cardiac Care and Cardiac ICU, I have optimized the delivery of patient care by anticipating rapidly changing patient and unit needs.At Atlantic Health System, I maximized the agency profits and reduced costs by managing patient care to prevent potential non-reimbursed hospital readmissions.MY EXPERTISE INCLUDES:* Bedside Surgical Procedures * Invasive & Non-Invasive Hemodynamic Monitoring * Impella Monitoring & Troubleshooting * Pleuara Vac Use & Care * Sterile Procedures * Training & Mentoring * Flow Track Utilization* Heart Mate 2 Super User * Lean Management * Customer Service * Physician Relationships Technology & Medical Equipment* Staff & Patient Education * Interdisciplinary Care*Post TAVR/TAVI Implantation Care and Management*Pre and Post Pacemaker/ICD Care and Management