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Summary
A dedicated, reliable, and ambitious student registered nurse anesthetist currently practicing with vigilance and compassion for both the critically ill and scheduled surgery patient in a variety of facilities and operative settings. Recent experience in over five hundred cases administering general and regional anesthesia in neuro, obstetrics, bariatric, vascular, intrathoracic, ENT, plastics, GI, and ortho with upcoming specialty rotations in emergency care, cardiac, and pediatrics. Registered nurse for ten years with a strong clinical and leadership background of eight years in medical surgical critical care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Midwest Health
Elk City, OK
01.2020 - Current
- Currently enrolled in the University of South Carolina Graduate Program in Nurse Anesthesia receiving didactic and clinical training in preoperative assessment, intraoperative management, and postoperative care of scheduled and critically ill surgical patients undergoing general and regional anesthesia.
- Anticipated completion of specialty rotations including pediatrics, cardiac, call/emergency, and neuro.
- Clinical rotation experience throughout various anesthesia delivery models in nine different hospital locations around the upstate including a 746 bed Level I Trauma Center, Greenville Memorial Hospital, as the primary clinical site.
- Regional anesthesia experience obtained through obstetrics specialty rotation with upcoming training at McLeod Health Clarendon.
- Simulation experience with critical events, difficult airway scenarios, fiberoptic intubation, invasive line insertion, and regional ultrasound techniques.
- Providing thorough preoperative evaluation through clinical assessment and diagnostics to formulate an evidenced based, patient centered anesthesia care plan in collaboration with the CRNA and anesthesiologist.
- Utilized the didactic knowledge and clinical skills to provide vigilant management of the patient intraoperatively with prompt decision making and treatment.
Registered Nurse
Pacific Medical Centers
Hillsboro, OR
07.2012 - 12.2019
- Apply critical thinking skills and knowledge in collaboration with other healthcare professionals to recognize and treat a wide variety of critically ill medical and surgical patients.
- Deliver seamless leadership to the critical care unit as charge nurse, code responder, and back up supervisor while maintaining exemplary mentorship and professionalism.
- Utilize hemodynamic monitoring to titrate vasoactive drips, manage invasive lines, and monitor ventilated patients.
- Monitor and assist with bedside procedures and emergency situations such as central and arterial line placements, intubation, and chest tube insertion.
- Participate as a unit preceptor, responsible for the training and development of multiple new employee nurses.
- Active member of unit council and serves as a resource for various roles such as EPIC superuser, ambassador for Employee Opinion Survey, and BD IV superuser.
Nursing Supervisor
Medical Surgical ICU, Greenville Memorial Hospital
City, STATE
11.2015 - 12.2017
- In collaboration with the nurse manager, supervises twenty nurses and managed unit operations while also providing direct patient care.
- Closely monitor the care provided by staff to ensure the patients receive safe, high quality treatment and provide coaching as needed to maintain high standards of professional nursing practice.
- Responsible for a variety of administrative, human resource, quality improvement and unit activities such as scheduling, employee evaluations, disciplinary action, and budget.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, including physicians, case managers and social workers.
Registered Nurse, Surgical Cardiac Stepdown Unit
Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
City, STATE
10.2010 - 07.2012
- Responsible for the admission, assessment, and treatment for surgical and acute cardiovascular needs patient.
- Provide care in a two to one ratio with post-surgical critical care patients on an insulin drip.
- Manage and titrate drips while following protocol
- Experienced in chest tube management, wire care, and monitoring external pacemakers.
- Assessment and removal of sheaths and monitoring aquaphoresis. Initiate and manage NG tubes, PEG tubes, JP drains, and surgical wounds.
- Precepted new employees and participated in unit committees and code responses.
Education
Master of Science - Nurse Anesthesia
University of South Carolina School of Medicine
Greenville CampusBachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Carolina College of Nursing
Columbia, SCSkills
- Adaptable to change and crisis situations
- Compassion and integrity
- Teamwork and excellent interpersonal skills
- Time management and ability to multitask
- Problem Resolution and leadership skills through new employee mentor, code responder, charge nurse, and nursing supervisor
- Regional experience in obstetrics and outpatient surgery
- Proficient in electronic medical records including EPIC and Cerner
Certification
- SC Registered Nurse License, 2010, #210032
- Basic Life Support, expires 07/2022
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support, expires 07/2022
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support, expires 07/2022
- Critical Care Registered Nurse June 2015-June 2021
Affiliations
- Career Advancement for RN Excellence (CARE) Recipient 2018
- Honored with Stellar Stars for exceeding patient expectations.
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses member July 2015- July 2021
- American Association of Nurse Anesthetist member since January 2020
Timeline
Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Midwest Health
01.2020 - Current
Nursing Supervisor
Medical Surgical ICU, Greenville Memorial Hospital
11.2015 - 12.2017
Registered Nurse
Pacific Medical Centers
07.2012 - 12.2019
Registered Nurse, Surgical Cardiac Stepdown Unit
Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
10.2010 - 07.2012
Master of Science - Nurse Anesthesia
University of South Carolina School of Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Carolina College of Nursing