Christine Bonastia

Therapy Consultant at Nevro
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Greater St. Louis

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Experience

    • United States
    • Medical Equipment Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Therapy Consultant
      • Jan 2022 - Present

      Provides clinical support to Sales Reps. to meet existing and potential clients and patients to identify their clinical goals for a global medical device company specializing in the HFX spinal cord stimulation (SCS) platform. • Promotes company products to current and potential customers in the greater St. Louis and surround region by providing technical expertise, product demonstrations, installation, and maintenance of products. • Provides clinical education of implant procedures and support, and the merits and proper clinical usage of company products by giving presentations and demonstrations to keep customers informed and to encourage positive patient outcomes. • Serves as a key member of “Territory of the Year” for top revenue of 22 regions and 134 territories. (2022) • Serves as primary clinical support to physicians including troubleshooting, programming, and patient follow-up. • Responds to customer needs regarding products and service by developing creative and feasible solutions or working with other related personnel (e.g. sales, clinical, research, marketing, technical support) to develop optimal solutions. • Attends and oversees trials/procedures/implants in a clinical setting including labs and operation rooms of hospital accounts. • Performs patient follow-up with physicians to assure customer and patient success with the implanted products. Show less

    • United States
    • Medical Equipment Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Territory Manager
      • Sep 2019 - Jan 2022

      Promoted, sold, and provided clinical support to physicians in St. Louis and the surrounding area for a medical device company with a dedication to helping those who suffer from chronic conditions. • Developed and strengthened relationships with new and current physicians, nurses, and office staff. • Assessed and anticipated customer needs by providing resources, options, and education. • Worked internally to improve sales, continue education, and develop meaningful programs & excellent patient outcomes. • Built account base from the ground up, landing first account and exceeding quota after only two months in position; doubled quota after five months, and tripled quota in ninth thru twelfth months as the leading rep. in the region. • Closed six new implanters and organized six dinner events • Negotiated approval through three new healthcare systems (SSM, University Hospital, and Southeast Hospital). Show less

  • H & H Health Associates
    • Greater St. Louis Area
    • Wellness Nurse Educator
      • Jul 2017 - Sep 2019

      Serve a key role in offering proven, high-quality Workplace Wellness programs to a variety of clients for a full-scale, national provider of both Workplace Wellness and Assistance Program Services (EAP/MAP/SAP). • Coordinate and implement health promotion initiatives including health screenings, health assessments, and health-related counseling / education with a mission to foster organizational profitability and success through improved individual health. • Administer comprehensive wellness screenings that include a venipuncture blood draw. • Educate clients on-site at company locations on healthy lifestyle and nutrition habits, stress management, behavior modification, and injury prevention to ensure continual improvements in their overall health, wellness, and quality of life. • Provide organizations with measurable return on investment by reducing exposure to significant claim costs while improving workplace performance and morale and decreasing turnover, resulting in minimized expenses and increased productivity. • Develop long-term relationships with employees and clients that engender confidence and trust in the care provided. • Ensure operational excellence by maintaining OSHA compliance and follow all safety and environmental guidelines. • Provided comprehensive, user-friendly personalized reports to further drive participant engagement and understanding. Show less

    • United States
    • Medical Equipment Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Clinical Support Specialist
      • Jan 2015 - Jan 2019

      Educated, trained, and supported physicians and hospital personnel on all aspects of Merit Medical Systems products and services for a leading manufacturer and marketer of disposable medical devices used in interventional, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures. • Provided guidance and assistance to physicians and medical staff by evaluating options and problem solving during clinical procedures and surgeries; provided up-to-date information and ongoing technical support for existing accounts. • Maintained comprehensive knowledge of product lines, clinical procedures, business ethics and other educational requirements to provide exceptional service; assisted in equipment set-up, tuning, and troubleshooting working with Territory Manager. • Provided the organization with clinical insights that improve the ability to meet emerging customer needs. • Kept abreast of current accepted clinical practices and maintained knowledge base through professional training. • Assisted with administration of StabiliT® ER2 Bone Cement, indicated for treatment of pathological fractures of the vertebrae. Show less

    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit
      • Jan 2016 - Jul 2017

      Provided post-operative care to cardiovascular and thoracic surgical patients in a 16-bed in-patient unit for a 489-bed acute care hospital and part of BJC HealthCare, one of the most respected systems in the country. • Delivered direct patient care activities to open heart surgery patients including assessment, diagnosis, planning implementation, and evaluation within the guidelines of the standards of nursing care. • Educated patients and their families in a healing environment on how to manage their illness or injury, including post treatment home care & recovery needs as well as medication administration, IV infusions, and telemetry monitoring. • Orchestrated interdisciplinary care through close collaboration with MD and ancillary staff; prepared patient chart notes to facilitate admissions, discharges, and transfers while promoting safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. • Evaluated patient's response and modified plan of care accordingly throughout the patient's stay. Show less

Education

  • Maryville University of Saint Louis
    Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Nursing
    2011 - 2015

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