Perfusion Concepts, Inc. specializes in perfusion services. Perfusion is the process of delivering nutritive, arterial blood to the body’s organs and tissues. Perfusionists provide life support via blood circulation and oxygenation to cardiac surgery patients connected to a heart-lung machine. This intimate work with blood includes our expertise in autologous blood therapies and blood conservation.
ANGELA NAVA, BA, CCP
PRESIDENT
Nava has more than 17 years of experience as a perfusionist. She graduated cum laude from the State University of New York Health Science Center in Syracuse with a degree in Extracorporeal Technology. She also has a B.A. in Kinesiology from the University of Washington. Nava has been certified by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion since 1992.
| American Academy of Cardiovascular Perfusion | American Association of Blood Banks |
| American Society of Extracorporeal Technology | Florida Association of Equine Practitioners |
| Society for the Advancement of Blood Management |
OLIVIA NAVA, RN, BSN
VICE-PRESIDENT
Nava graduated from the University of Washington School Of Nursing. Her clinical background includes critical care nursing (cardiac surgery), trauma and aesthetic medicine. She has more than 10 years experience as a clinical nurse specialist for medical device companies. Her experience includes work as a product manager for an autotransfusion company specializing in platelet gel.
| American Society of Extracorporeal Technology | American Nurse’s Association |
| Society for the Advancement of Blood Management | American Association of Blood Banks |
GRACE RATTO, RN, BSN, CCP
Ratto is a perfusionist who graduated from Northeastern University’s perfusion program. Her nursing degree is from Molloy College. She has more than 17 years of perfusion experience and has been certified by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion since 1992.
| American Academy of Cardiovascular Perfusion | American Nurse’s Association |
| American Society of Extracorporeal Technology |
SYLVIA LEE, BS
Lee holds a BS in Animal Science and Neurophysiology from the University of California San Diego. Lee’s future plans include veterinary school. She is an autologous blood and stem cell therapist.