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Ashlee Seagraves

MSN, RN
In 2026, I am answering the call to... advance transplant through innovation.
Job Title: Clinical Practice Nurse Expert (CPNE II)
Organization: Medical University of South Carolina Transplant Center
Age: 34
Years in Donation and Transplantation: 4
What makes your career in organ donation and transplantation special?

My career in organ transplant is special because I have seen it from the full continuum of care—from the bedside, to calling the patient in for transplant, to seeing them after transplant celebrating with their loved ones. My experience spans ICU nursing, organ allocation, and transplant coordination to education, giving me a unique perspective on the transplant journey that few professionals develop.
My role as an educator and leader amplifies my impact beyond individual patients. By developing competencies for transplant teams and onboarding new coordinators, I help ensure that high-quality, compassionate transplant care continues to evolve and reach more patients in need.
What makes this work especially meaningful is the opportunity to translate frontline clinical experience into education that strengthens entire teams—so that the lessons I learned at the bedside continue to benefit patients long after any single encounter.

Biography

Ashlee Seagraves, MSN, RN, is a dedicated transplant professional, nurse leader, and educator with a diverse background spanning critical care, organ allocation, and academic nursing at the Medical University of South Carolina Transplant Center. She has served as an ICU nurse and organ allocation coordinator, gaining extensive experience in the management of complex, high-acuity patients across multiple organ programs.

In her current role as Clinical Practice Nurse Expert, Ashlee develops and implements competency-based training for multidisciplinary teams, ensuring alignment with evolving regulatory standards and best practices. Her work includes quality improvement initiatives focused on optimizing workflows, enhancing communication, and improving patient outcomes within transplant programs, and she arranges Transplant Grand Rounds throughout the year. Known for her collaborative approach and strong clinical insight, she is passionate about ongoing education in the transplant realm.

Through her continued dedication to excellence in transplant care, education, and leadership, Ashlee strives to make a meaningful impact on both patient outcomes and the professional development of healthcare teams—drawing on a perspective shaped by experience across the full continuum of transplant care.