 The transplant social worker has a Masters Degree in Social Work (MSW) as well as licensure in the State of New Jersey. He/she is specially trained in the psychological and social implications of transplantation as well as the effects of chronic illness on the individual and family. The social worker is prepared to assist the transplant candidate deal with the variety of stressors associated with the pre-transplant evaluation period, the hospitalization and the post-transplant period. The social worker has expertise in counseling, rehabilitation, advocacy and community resources as well as group work with transplant patients and families.
Adriane Shaw, MSW, LSW
Debbie Hopkins, MSW,LSW
 The nursing staff is divided into four areas covering the pre-transplant patient, hospitalization, the post-transplant period and the transplant research division. All of the nurses are Registered Nurses (RNs) with advanced degrees in nursing as well as extensive training and experience in transplantation.
Tatiana Alvarez, RN, BSN, CCTC
Carmen Flores, RN
Jennifer Hinkis-Siegel, RN, BSN, CCTC
Bridget Schiraldo, RN, BSN
Karen Ripley, RN, BSN
 The data coordinator is responsible for the collection and management of all center-specific data including clinical outcomes such as graft and patient survival. Other examples of important information that is part of our data base include such things as length of hospital stay and average waiting time for patients listed. The data coordinator reports the required data to the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS), the federal agency responsible for transplantation in the US The Trans-Atlantic Renal Council, our regional End-Stage Renal Disease Network is also interested in center-specific data and requests periodic reports from the Data Coordinator.
Pamela Drayton
The financial coordinator assists the patient and family with matters related to insurance benefits, reimbursement and financial clearance for transplantation. He or she specializes in the complex state and federal regulations affecting renal patients and their ability to access necessary services. The financial coordinator works closely with the social worker in the assessment of each patient and family's unique financial needs in order to maximize benefits available.
Pamela Drayton
 The transplant assistant assists the physicians and coordinators in the overall operations of the Transplant and Research Clinics. They are an active participant in patient care and may be responsible for taking blood pressures, vital signs, EKG's, drawing blood, and so forth, under the supervision of the physician. Other important functions of the medical assistant may include maintaining the order of the medical record, stocking medical supplies, preparing exam zooms, and assisting the patient with prescription refills.
Tawana Brown
 Support staff of the Renal and Pancreas Transplant Division include secretaries, billing and data entry clerks, administrative assistants and receptionists. Patient satisfaction throughout the process of transplantation is an over-riding goal. All of these staff members play a vital role in providing the highest quality of care and service to our patients.
Carol Dunn
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