AMI PATEL
PARSIPPANY,USA
Summary
Dedicated Nurse Anesthetist with over 20 years of experience in anesthesia care and leadership. Seeking to leverage my expertise in clinical and team management to enhance patient safety, optimize anesthesia services, and contribute to advancing modern anesthesia techniques through continuous education and mentorship. Researcher with published articles, including one cited in other academic journals, and an active member of a peer review panel evaluating scholarly articles.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
North American Partners in Anesthesia
Melville, NY
2015.01 - Current
- Working Location: Overlook Medical Center, Summit, Nj
- Lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, high-quality anesthesia care across various surgical specialties
- Develop and implement evidence-based anesthesia protocols to enhance patient outcomes and perioperative safety
- Collaborate with surgical teams to streamline case flow, improving OR efficiency and reducing turnover times
- Conduct regular training and education sessions to ensure staff proficiency in the latest anesthesia techniques and best practices
- Mentor medical students, providing hands-on guidance in anesthesia procedures, patient safety, and perioperative care
- Lead research-driven projects to ensure the anesthesia team remains updated on the latest evidence-based practices
- Manage high-acuity and complex cases, ensuring the highest standards of patient care
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Dr Gould’s Endoscopy center
New York, NY
2014.11 - 2014.12
- Clinical director Dr Judah Shor +1-917-645-6768
- Provided anesthesia for endoscopy procedure for patient of all age groups, all risk groups
ICU Nurse
East Orange General Hospital
East Orange, NJ
2011.08 - 2012.08
- Provided care to critically ill patients, performing comprehensive assessments and closely monitoring vitals and life support equipment
- Managed emergency situations, administering critical treatments such as CPR and advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
Anesthesiologist
SAL Hospital
Ahmedabad
2005.01 - 2008.01
- Managed anesthesia care for patients undergoing a wide range of surgical procedures, including obstetrics, trauma, and cardiothoracic surgeries
- Administered anesthesia while closely monitoring patient vitals and making adjustments as needed to ensure safety and comfort
- Worked with interdisciplinary teams to manage postoperative recovery and address complications
Education
Master in Nurse Anesthesia -
La Roche Collage
Pittsburgh, PA09.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
William Paterson University
Wayne, NJ05.2011
Diploma - Anesthesiology
Saurashtra University Medical School
India03.2005
Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery -
Saurashtra University Medical School
India03.2002
Skills
- Experienced in teamleadership , mentorship, andtraining, ensuring efficientOR operations and high quality patient care Proficient in general, regional, MAC, epidurals, peripheral nerve blocks, and complex pain management strategies (ERAS, PONV prevention) Skilled in handling diverse elective and emergency procedures across pediatric to geriatric populations, including OB/GYN, ENT, orthopedics, neurosurgical, cardiac, thoracic, vascular, bariatric, and trauma cases Expert in central/peripheral IV lines, arterial lines, intubations (direct, videoscopic, fiber-optic), safe patient transport, and preparation of medications/infusions
- In-depth knowledge of anesthesia machines, advanced monitors, ventilators, infusion pumps, and related OR equipments
- Excellent listening skills, calm under pressure, and adept at independently making critical decisions
- Fluent in English, Gujarati, Hindi, and Spanish
Certification
- Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
- Advanced Practice Nurse, NJ State
- DEA and CDS certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Awards
Daisy Award for Excellence in Nursing,2012, East Orange General Hospital, NJ, William Paterson University Presidential Scholarship Recipient, Certificate of Merit, Indian Academy of Pediatrics
Affiliations
- Member, American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA)
- Chair, Anesthesia Quality Improvement Committee
- Clinical Preceptor, Anesthesia Department, Overlook Medical Center
- Member Sigma Theta Tau International Nurse Association
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Over 20 years of experience in the healthcare field, including practicing as an Anesthesiologist in India from2005 to2008.
- Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience in preoperative patient assessment, ensuring safe administration of anesthesia for optimal patient and surgeon comfort.
- Proficient in administering anesthetics with a focus on minimizing postoperative pain, preventing postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), and reducing PACU time, while maintaining readiness for rapid turnover.
- Skilled in precise documentation of anesthesia records and proficient in managing anesthesia for patients of all age groups across a wide variety of cases.
CLINICAL ROTATION
- September’12 – September’14
- Allegheny general Hospital Westpenn Hospital Sewickley Hospital, St. clair Hospital Forbes Hospital, UPMC Passavant in Pittsburgh, PA.
Timeline
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
North American Partners in Anesthesia
2015.01 - Current
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Dr Gould’s Endoscopy center
2014.11 - 2014.12
ICU Nurse
East Orange General Hospital
2011.08 - 2012.08
Anesthesiologist
SAL Hospital
2005.01 - 2008.01
Master in Nurse Anesthesia -
La Roche Collage
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
William Paterson University
Diploma - Anesthesiology
Saurashtra University Medical School
Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery -
Saurashtra University Medical School