Alicia Granica
Saint Clair Shores,MI
Summary
- Dedicated Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist with seven years of ICU nursing experience. Flexible, motivated, and committed to excellence. Able to thrive in a fast paced environment while delivering high quality, compassionate and patient centered care to a diverse patient population in a variety of clinical settings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist
University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, Michigan
09.2021 - Current
- Develop a plan for the safe delivery of anesthesia for a variety of cases under the supervision of CRNA and MDA
- Complete pre-operative and post-operative evaluations of patients, including review of patient history, pertinent imaging and laboratory values, home medications, and a physical assessment
- Develop and apply knowledge of the principles of anesthetic delivery, making adjustments as necessary based on patient response
- Cultivate clinical skills including airway management, arterial line insertion, IV catheter insertion, administration of regional anesthesia, and ultrasound proficiency, among others
ICU Float Nurse
Henry Ford Hospital
Detroit, MI
09.2021 - Current
- Float between multiple ICUs at a level 1 trauma teaching center, providing care to critically ill patients alongside full-time staff members.
ICU Float Nurse, University of Michigan Hospital
Health Provider's Choice
Ann Arbor, MI
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Float between eight ICUs at a level 1 trauma teaching center, providing care to critically ill patients alongside full-time staff members.
- Manage patients with oral, nasal and tracheal airways including intubation, extubation and care while receiving ventilatory support.
- Care for patients receiving continuous renal replacement therapy, including the set up, management and removal of the CRRT filter.
- Serve as secondary RN for COVID ECMO patients.
Travel Nurse, St. Joseph Medical Center
TNAA
Tacoma, WA
04.2021 - 08.2021
- Float among multiple ICU's and utilize the nursing process to meet the complex care needs of a variety of critically ill ICU patients
- Remain flexible and able to adapt quickly to changing patient assignments and units
Adjunct Faculty Clinical Instructor
Madonna University
Livonia, MI
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Supervise student clinical work on a Medical/Surgical unit, teaching and offering guidance to enhance learning
- Evaluate students to identify knowledge gaps and develop action plan to ensure learning objectives are met
- Offer constructive feedback on both clinical performance and written assignments to empower students to meet their learning potential
Full Time Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU
Henry Ford Hospital
Detroit, MI
05.2017 - 02.2021
- Implement the nursing process to provide safe, compassionate and holistic care of the critically ill and post-surgical patient
- Work collaboratively with members of the interdisciplinary team to ensure care is thorough and coordinated
- Precept, providing guidance and oversight to nurses new to the unit
- Respond to patient emergencies and code situations as appropriate
- Administer medications, including titration of vasoactive medications and sedation, among others
- Manage cardiac devices including but not limited to Left and/or Right Ventricular Assist Device, Impella, ECMO, Tandem heart, Intra-aortic Balloon Pump, Total Artificial Heart
- Provide care for COVID-19 ICU patients
Research Assistant
Wayne State University College of Nursing
Detroit, MI
09.2016 - 02.2017
- Visit patient/caregiver dyad and assess patient's work of breathing
- Administer weekly survey to caregiver
- Maintain integrity of research study
Emergency Medical Technician Basic
DMCare Express
Detroit, MI
02.2014 - 04.2017
- Provide necessary patient care, with the ability to perform all skills within the EMT – B scope of practice
- Assess patients and emergency situations quickly to determine priority, make decisions regarding care and prioritize and perform the appropriate interventions
- Communicate effectively with physicians, nurses and other medical personnel with regards to patient condition
- Monitor patients from scene to hospital transfer while conducting in-transit care
- Remain level-headed and proactive during emergency situations
Education
Doctorate of Nurse Anesthesia Practice -
University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, MI08.2024
Master of Science - Clinical Nurse Specialist
University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit, Michigan12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wayne State University
Detroit, Michigan12.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Wayne State University
Detroit, Michigan05.2015
Certification
- Registered Nurse, License #4704326600, Active
- Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Certification, current
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, current
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification, current
- Sigma Theta Tau Membership 2020 - 2021
- American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology, 2021 - Present
- Daisy Award nominee 2019 and 2020
Service
- 2023 - Present UDM Mentorship Coordinator
- 2024 Code313 Volunteer
- 2019 - 2021 UGC Representative
- 2018 - 2020 Adopt-A-Family Coordinator
- 2017 - 2018 StreetMed Detroit Volunteer
References
Chien-Ting Chen - Director of Patient Care Services, P5 CVICU, Henry Ford Hospital
E-mail: cchen1@hfhs.org, Phone: (313) 916 - 5344
Address: 2799 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI, 48202
Zena AlAziz - CRNA, Student Clinical Coordinator, Corewell Health Dearborn
E-mail: zena.alaziz@northstaranesthesia.com, Phone: (313) 779 - 0233
Address: 18101 Oakwood Blvd, Dearborn, MI, 48124
Timeline
Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist
University of Detroit Mercy
09.2021 - Current
ICU Float Nurse
Henry Ford Hospital
09.2021 - Current
ICU Float Nurse, University of Michigan Hospital
Health Provider's Choice
09.2021 - 01.2022
Travel Nurse, St. Joseph Medical Center
TNAA
04.2021 - 08.2021
Adjunct Faculty Clinical Instructor
Madonna University
08.2020 - 12.2020
Full Time Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU
Henry Ford Hospital
05.2017 - 02.2021
Research Assistant
Wayne State University College of Nursing
09.2016 - 02.2017
Emergency Medical Technician Basic
DMCare Express
02.2014 - 04.2017
Doctorate of Nurse Anesthesia Practice -
University of Detroit Mercy
Master of Science - Clinical Nurse Specialist
University of Detroit Mercy
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wayne State University
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Wayne State University