Prior to attending Anesthesia School , I spent a total of 5 years in the following unit environments.
BICU,MICU, CCU ,SICU.
IN SUMMARY: Well-trained, accurate and capable anesthesia team member with proven nursing expertise and solid background effectively handling medications and monitoring patients during procedures. Correctly calculate safe and effective dosages based on numerous factors. Manage all routine pre- and post-procedure care. Skilled RN bringing 24+ years of experience in all types facilities managing expert anesthesia care for diverse patients. Organize materials, medications and equipment by type of procedure and specific patient requirements. Highly observant, decisive and knowledgeable about numerous inpatient and outpatient procedures. Driven nursing professional experienced in primary care and licensed in MO. Compassionate, caring and comfortable working with people of all backgrounds. Capable of assisting with surgical procedures, restocking supplies and updating electronic health records.
PROVIDE CLOSE IN SUPPORT FOR CRITICALLY ILL PATIENTS.
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As the Associate Chief , I was responsible for the administration of general, regional and local anesthestics to a wide array of critically ill patients in a level 1 trauma center. Supervised the orientation process of newly assigned CRNAs
Provide safe transport of critically injured, intubated patients from units to the O.R. and back. I coordinated the assignment of airway training slots to visiting personnel. This included EMS / Paramedic students as well as off service residents and medical students. I set up and managed the departments BLS,ACLS , PALS program
- Delivered targeted pharmacological assistance, mechanical ventilation support and other interventions during routine and complex surgeries.
- Evaluated, interviewed and monitored patients before anesthetic administration to optimize medication plans.
- Monitored pulse, blood pressure and other responses to quickly identify and correct issues.
- Maintained optimal pulmonary status to minimize complication risks.
- Coordinated skilled emergency response and medical interventions to stabilize patients and treat specific symptoms.
- Assisted with smooth recoveries by administering step-down medications and fluids.
- Accounted for factors such as patient weight, sex and general body type to calculate anesthetic dosages.
- Observed student behavior and developed behavioral interventions.
- Certified that equipment and supplies were properly maintained for quality patient care and safety.
- Organized department in accordance with administrative guidelines in order to provide specified nursing services to meet legal, organizational and medical staff guidelines.
- Led planning and achievement of goals and objectives consistent with agency mission and philosophy.
- Oversaw and managed 12 clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining high level of staff morale and professionalism.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators and guardians to determine needs of individual students.
- Worked with department heads, staff and faculty to develop engaging curriculum and advance instruction for all nursing programs.
- Improved delivery of patient care through reviewing and implementing improvements to clinical approaches.
- Introduced, negotiated and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement.
- Developed care plans and made referrals as necessary for students with health concerns or injuries.
- Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas, and intracranial hematomas.
- Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Assigned employee areas, scheduled staff breaks and authorized overtime.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical information, weight and height measurements and vital signs.
- Evaluated students' competencies through written assignments and examinations.
Performed as a staff nurse anesthetist in a private practice group
- Delivered targeted pharmacological assistance, mechanical ventilation support and other interventions during routine and complex surgeries.
- Evaluated, interviewed and monitored patients before anesthetic administration to optimize medication plans.
- Monitored pulse, blood pressure and other responses to quickly identify and correct issues.
- Maintained optimal pulmonary status to minimize complication risks.
- Coordinated skilled emergency response and medical interventions to stabilize patients and treat specific symptoms.
- Accounted for factors such as patient weight, sex and general body type to calculate anesthetic dosages.
- Assisted with smooth recoveries by administering step-down medications and fluids.
- Provided patient education.
- Responsible for primary care, case management, and medication management.
- Evaluated patients suffering from asthma, appendicitis and hernias.
- Collected and processed co-payments and out-of-pocket charges using our own methods.
as a military nurse anesthetist , I provided anesthesia care as well as met ongoing requirements as an active duty soldier in the US ARMY. I am aGraduate of the 1983 army anesthesiology for army nurse corps officers.
1984 Basic airborne school. and the 1992 Expert Field Medic Course. I retired from the USAR in 2001 with the rank of lieutetant Colonel. I remain a current instructor for BLS, ACLS, PALS.
- Delivered targeted pharmacological assistance, mechanical ventilation support and other interventions during routine and complex surgeries.
- Evaluated, interviewed and monitored patients before anesthetic administration to optimize medication plans.
- Monitored pulse, blood pressure and other responses to quickly identify and correct issues.
- Maintained optimal pulmonary status to minimize complication risks.
- Coordinated skilled emergency response and medical interventions to stabilize patients and treat specific symptoms.
- Accounted for factors such as patient weight, sex and general body type to calculate anesthetic dosages.
- Assisted with smooth recoveries by administering step-down medications and fluids.
- Provided patient education.
- Responsible for primary care, case management, and medication management.
- Evaluated patients suffering from asthma, appendicitis and hernias.
- Improved ED administration by compiling and analyzing data and identifying areas of improvement.
- Observed student behavior and developed behavioral interventions.
- Certified that equipment and supplies were properly maintained for quality patient care and safety.
- Served on executive medical team and collaborated on strategic planning, decision making, goal setting, and operational changes to align two merging hospitals.
- Organized department in accordance with administrative guidelines in order to provide specified nursing services to meet legal, organizational and medical staff guidelines.
- Led planning and achievement of goals and objectives consistent with agency mission and philosophy.
I deployed as the executive officer of my detachment(451st gen.surg)to saudi arabia / iraq during desert shield/storm. 1990-1991. I responsible for all the administrative details of our 7 man detachment while deployed, as well as the chief anesthetist duties. i took 15 hours of german for fun in the 90s at the university of missouri and so have a very basic understanding of the language.I completed both the expert field medic and the airborne basic parachute training which has more to do with the attitude which could best be summed up with the words;
FOCUS COMMITMENT ADAPTATION INPROVISATION.
LIFE MEMBER ROA (RESERVE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION)
MEMBER AANA (american association of nurse anesthetists)
MO NURSING
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School Attended
- US ARMY/SUNY Buffalo
- Murray State University
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- Staff Nurse Anesthetist
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- Master of Science
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