IONM4Life Kathryn Overzet Jaquez
Jul 6, 2023
Kathryn Overzet Jaquez, VP of Clinical Development at Axis Neuromonitoring and a dedicated educator at the University of Texas at Dallas, shares her insights into the neuromonitoring field. She emphasizes the importance of passion and adaptability in healthcare. The conversation explores the challenges of travel for case coverage and training, along with the need for emotional intelligence in clinical teams. Kathryn also discusses the significance of building trust and engaging with scientific literature to enhance surgical practices and patient outcomes.
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Courage Backed by Science
- Courage is vital for neuromonitoring specialists as they can alter surgical outcomes. - Sound scientific literature supports their crucial role in healthcare.
Kathryn's Early Traveling Career
- Kathryn started her neuromonitoring career traveling extensively, which exposed her to many case types and hospital cultures. - She settled in Dallas, Texas, combining fieldwork with teaching at the university level.
Cultivate Emotional Intelligence
- Develop emotional intelligence by reading the room and knowing when to speak or listen in the OR. - Cultivate a humble, chameleon attitude to integrate successfully in different surgical environments.
