Adam Leeds-Peralta
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively and quickly mastering new skills. Team-oriented mentality. Highly trained, efficient and knowledgeable anesthesia professional with solid CRNA background and history of smoothly supporting diverse projects.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CRNA Vice Chief
Sound Physicians
Phoenix, AZ
05.2023 - Current
- Developed protocols and procedures for CRNA staff to ensure safe, quality patient care.
- Monitored and evaluated performance of CRNA staff to ensure compliance with professional standards.
- Provided education, training and mentoring to new or existing CRNA staff members.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, anesthesiologists and other healthcare professionals on a daily basis.
- Screened and interviewed candidates for employment.
- Coordinated the scheduling of staff to ensure efficient use of resources and to meet contract requirements.
- Reviewed medical records for accuracy and completeness.
- Supervised the preparation of medications used in anesthetics according to established guidelines.
- Facilitated communication between OR personnel and other departments throughout hospital system.
- Intervened when necessary to resolve conflicts among OR personnel or between OR personnel and physicians.
- Responded quickly and appropriately in emergency situations such as cardiac arrest or allergic reactions.
- Led educational sessions for CRNAs on topics related to current trends in anesthesia practice.
- Administered anestheticsforbsurgery and monitored effects prior, during and after surgery.
Staff Nurse Anesthetist
Sound Physicians Group
Phoenix, AZ
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Performed pre-operative assessments and physicals on patients to ensure they were healthy enough for anesthesia.
- Provided patient education regarding anesthetic options, risks, and benefits prior to surgery.
- Administered anesthesia medications according to established guidelines.
- Maintained accurate records of patient medical histories, including documentation of all drugs administered during surgery.
- Developed individualized plans of care based on patient needs and preferences.
- Ensured that all necessary supplies were available for each procedure performed in the operating room or PACU setting.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care for patients undergoing various types of surgeries or procedures requiring anesthesia services.
- Reviewed laboratory results and diagnostic studies pertinent to patient's condition before administering anesthesia.
- Assessed patients' medical histories to predict anesthesia response.
Contract Nurse Anesthetist
Sound Physician Group
Phoenix, AZ
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Provide Anesthetic services for all Surgical services.
- Assessed patient physical condition and developed an appropriate anesthesia plan.
- Provided pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative care to patients undergoing general and regional anesthesia.
- Monitored vital signs during surgery and adjusted medications accordingly.
- Performed airway management including intubation, extubation, laryngeal mask airways insertion, fiberoptic intubations and tracheostomies.
- Administered local, regional or general anesthetics in accordance with accepted standards of practice.
- Reviewed medical history of patients prior to administering anesthesia services.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of anesthetic techniques used on patients during operative procedures.
- Managed pain relief for a variety of surgical procedures through the use of analgesics and anesthetics combinations as well as epidural blocks, nerve blocks and other forms of regional anesthesia.
- Collaborated with surgeons to determine suitable methods for providing safe patient care during surgery.
- Provided support to team members including nurses, physicians and other healthcare professionals involved in patient's care.
Commander, United States Public Health Service
Phoenix Indian Medical Center
Phoenix, AZ
12.2004 - 06.2022
- Provide anesthesia services for all surgical services and the obstetric service.
- Provided operational oversight of personnel, equipment, and resources.
- Planned and executed training exercises for unit members.
- Conducted performance reviews of subordinates.
- Directed mission planning operations in support of national health objectives.
- Monitored progress on major projects to ensure timely completion.
- Coordinated logistics requirements for deployment activities.
- Developed policies and procedures to improve efficiency of operations.
- Maintained current knowledge of relevant technologies and best practices.
- Identified areas where improvements could be made within the organization.
- Resolved conflicts between personnel or departments as necessary.
- Developed relationships with external stakeholders to foster collaboration.
President
Watchful Anesthesia
08.2006 - 01.2022
- PRN anesthesia services
Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse Specialist
Phoenix Indian Medical Center
Phoenix, AZ
06.1998 - 06.2002
- Provide Consultation service to physician and non-physician staff in the inpatient and outpatient areas of a medical center with 150 inpatient beds and 188,000 outpatient visits per year
- Work with a population of patients with the highest national average of diabetes
- Provide continuing education in the fields of wound care, ostomy care, and continence care to physician and non-physician staff
- Develop and implement policies and procedures related to wound, ostomy, and continence care
- Review new and existing products and make recommendations for use
- See patients in a weekly wound and ostomy clinic
- Coordinate an interdisciplinary team of health care providers focused on current wound care practices.
Staff Nurse Surgical Intensive Care
St Joseph’s Hospital
Phoenix, Arizona
01.2001 - 04.2002
- Primary nursing provided to critically ill patients in a surgical and trauma unit at a level one trauma facility
- Monitored EKG, arterial lines, Ventriculostomies
- Titrated drips
- Managed pulmonary artery catheters.
Staff Nurse, Surgical Unit
Phoenix Indian Medical Center
Phoenix, Arizona
08.1996 - 06.1998
- Total patient care provided in a 32 bed surgical unit, frequently dealing with diabetic foot ulcers/amputations
- Cooperatively worked with LPN’s, other RN’s, and medical staff in developing and implementing plans of care
- Coordinated patient care and supervised 4-6 nurses
- Acted as charge nurse
- Float assignments included emergency, ICU, and pediatric experience.
Education
Master of Science - Nurse Anesthesia
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
12.2004
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
05.1996
Skills
- Anesthesia Administration
- Medication Management
- Airway Management
- Quality Improvement
- Electronic Medical Records
- Continuous Professional Development
- Time Management Abilities
- Problem-Solving
- Professionalism
- Continuous Improvement
- Task Prioritization
- Relationship Building
- Goal Setting
- Team Collaboration
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Effective Communication
- Problem-Solving Abilities
Associations
- American Association of Nurse Anesthetists member since 2002
- Commissioned Officers Association member 1999 - 2017
Certification
- Arizona, RN-094667, 04/01/2027
- Arizona, CRNA, 04/01/2027
Ssn
527-39-9552
Research
Performance of Anesthesia Machine Ventilators Across Worsening Lung Conditions, Adam Leeds, Christian Swift, Jacqueline A. Stark, Paul Austin, Poster Presentation, 2004
Accomplishments
- Recognized for outstanding patient care by the Banner performance improvement committee.
Timeline
CRNA Vice Chief
Sound Physicians
05.2023 - Current
Staff Nurse Anesthetist
Sound Physicians Group
01.2023 - 05.2024
Contract Nurse Anesthetist
Sound Physician Group
01.2022 - 01.2023
President
Watchful Anesthesia
08.2006 - 01.2022
Commander, United States Public Health Service
Phoenix Indian Medical Center
12.2004 - 06.2022
Staff Nurse Surgical Intensive Care
St Joseph’s Hospital
01.2001 - 04.2002
Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse Specialist
Phoenix Indian Medical Center
06.1998 - 06.2002
Staff Nurse, Surgical Unit
Phoenix Indian Medical Center
08.1996 - 06.1998
Master of Science - Nurse Anesthesia
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY