Alyssa Bear
Chattanooga,TN
Summary
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist with four years of experience providing anesthesia care in hospital and outpatient surgery center settings for a variety of cases. Possess strong clinical skills and deep understanding of anesthesia administration. Skilled in patient assessment, anesthesia planning, and postoperative care. Highly adaptable team player focused on delivering safe, effective patient outcomes. Acknowledged for calm demeanor under pressure, positive attitude, and excellent communication skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CRNA
CHI Memorial Medical Group (formerly NAPA)
Chattanooga, TN
12.2020 - 09.2024
- Practice within the Anesthesia Care Team model to deliver anesthesia for orthopedic spine and joint, general, robotic, vascular, urology, nephrology, gynecology, neurology, radiology, ENT, EP, gastroenterology, MRI/CT, and pain management cases.
- Manages all aspects of anesthesia care based on the patient's physiological response to anesthesia and surgery. Consults attending anesthesiologists or other interdisciplinary team members as appropriate.
- Maintains proper sedation and pain management and delivers targeted pharmacological assistance, mechanical ventilation support, and other interventions during routine and complex surgeries.
- Assisted in the training of SRNAs and new CRNAs, sharing knowledge and expertise to enhance overall team performance.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
RN
Erlanger Health System- Surgical ICU
Chattanooga, TN
08.2015 - 04.2018
RN
Travel Nurse Across America- Heart and Vascular
South Bend, IN, Tacoma, WA, And Chattanooga, TN
09.2014 - 10.2014
RN
Erlanger Health System- Cardiac Stepdown Unit
Chattanooga, TN
06.2012 - 09.2014
Student Nurse Extern
St. Jude Children’s Hospital- Leukemia Unit
Memphis, TN
06.2011 - 08.2011
- One of four applicants selected for paid summer externship while in nursing school.
- Duties included assessments, medication administration, and participation in admission, transfer, and discharge processes for pediatric oncology patients under direct supervision of RN.
Education
Master of Science - Nurse Anesthesia
University of Tennessee
Chattanooga, TN08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN08.2012
Skills
- General, TIVA, and MAC anesthesia administration
- Management of Regional anesthesia techniques
- Pre-anesthetic evaluation
- Emergency Airway Management
- Clinical judgment
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Patient Education
- Clinical preceptor and educator to SRNAs and new graduates
Certification
- Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA).
- Master of Science in Nursing-Anesthesia (MSNA) by accredited university.
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - TN State Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association.
Memberships
American Association of Nurse Anesthetists
Timeline
CRNA
CHI Memorial Medical Group (formerly NAPA)
12.2020 - 09.2024
RN
Erlanger Health System- Surgical ICU
08.2015 - 04.2018
RN
Travel Nurse Across America- Heart and Vascular
09.2014 - 10.2014
RN
Erlanger Health System- Cardiac Stepdown Unit
06.2012 - 09.2014
Student Nurse Extern
St. Jude Children’s Hospital- Leukemia Unit
06.2011 - 08.2011
Master of Science - Nurse Anesthesia
University of Tennessee
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Tennessee