Angela Jenkins
Columbus,US
Summary
Highly skilled and experienced anesthesia team member with a strong nursing background. Well-trained and accurate in medication handling and patient monitoring during procedures. Proficient in calculating safe and effective dosages based on various factors. Capable of managing preoperative evaluations, intraoperative care, and postoperative anesthesia care. Brings over 20 years of expertise in hospital and outpatient surgery centers, providing expert anesthesia care to diverse patients. Organizes materials, medications, and equipment according to procedure type and specific patient requirements. Highly observant, decisive, and knowledgeable about a wide range of inpatient and outpatient procedures.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CRNA
Covenant GI Center
01.2018 - Current
- Developed anesthesia care plan based on past medical history, current status and procedural requirements.
- Delivered targeted pharmacological assistance, mechanical ventilation support and other interventions during routine and complex procedures.
- Coordinated skilled emergency response and medical interventions to stabilize patients and treat specific symptoms.
- Served as a resource for nursing staff regarding anesthesia-related questions or concerns, fostering collaboration across departments.
- Stayed current with advancements in anesthesia practices through continuing education courses and professional development opportunities.
- Increased efficiency in the endoscopy suites by managing airway devices and ensuring proper placement of intravenous lines.
- Ensured availability of necessary equipment and medications for each procedure, contributing to seamless surgical experiences for both patients and staff.
CRNA
Spectrum Anesthesia. Nexus Pain Center of Columbus
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Served as a resource for nursing staff regarding anesthesia-related questions or concerns, fostering collaboration across departments.
- Collaborated with Anesthesiologists to develop customized anesthesia plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Enhanced patient safety through vigilant monitoring and adjusting anesthetic levels during pain procedures.
- Maintained accurate medical records by documenting all aspects of anesthesia care, including preoperative assessments, intraoperative events, and postoperative followups.
- Administered and maintained anesthesia and confirmed proper sedation during pain management procedures.
CRNA
Sweet Dreams Anesthesia West Georgia Foot/ Ankle
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Provided preoperative anesthesia evaluation, intraoperative sedation, and post anesthesia care and discharge from facility for patients undergoing foot and ankle surgeries.
CRNA
Sweet Dreams Anesthesia West Georgia Eye Care
01.2014 - 12.2020
- Provided preoperative anesthesia evaluation, intraoperative sedation, and post operative care and discharge for patients undergoing eye surgeries.
CRNA
Sweet Dreams Anesthesia Upson Regional Hospital
01.2014 - 07.2016
- Increased efficiency in the operating room by managing airway devices and ensuring proper placement of intravenous lines.
- Ensured availability of necessary equipment and medications for each procedure, contributing to seamless surgical experiences for both patients and staff.
- Improved patient care by providing anesthesia services for a variety of surgical procedures, including general, orthopedic, urology, and GYN procedures.
- Provided regional anesthesia
- Collaborated with Anesthesiologist and Surgeons for optimal anesthesia care during preoperative, intraoperative, and post operative procedures.
CRNA
Interventional Pain And Wellness
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Provided preoperative anesthesia assessment, intraoperative sedation, and post operative care and discharge for patients undergoing various pain management procedures. Sedation was provided for various procedures which included epidural steroid injections, nerve blocks, joint injections, spinal cord stimulator placements, radiofrequency ablations, and trigger point injections.
CRNA
Apollo MD Spalding Regional Hospital
01.2011 - 12.2014
CRNA
Coliseum Medical Center
01.2010 - 12.2011
CRNA
Self Regional Healthcare
01.2005 - 06.2009
- Independent management of anesthesia for obstetrics, opthalmology, vascular, thoracic, urological, gynecological, orthopedics, and plastic surgery.
- 420 bed tertiary care facility.
- Adept in emergency situations and crisis management.
- Proficient at preoperative anesthesia assessments, perioperative anesthesia management, and postoperative pain management.
- Served as clinical preceptor for CRNA students,
Registered Nurse Surgical and Medical ICU
The Medical Center
05.1999 - 08.2001
- Explained health care issues and ramifications to patients and families to promote informed medical care choices.
- Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent and geriatric ICU patients.
- Coordinated patients' post-discharge treatment plans with physicians and other nurses to promote continuity of medical care.
- Participated in departmental quality improvement initiatives to achieve higher standard of patient care.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing Anesthesia
Medical College of Georgia
Augusta, GA12.2004
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Columbus State University
Columbus, GA05.1999
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Self-Motivated
- Active Listening
- Dependable and Responsible
- Preoperative Evaluation
- Ambulatory Anesthesia
- Regional anesthesia techniques
- Anesthesia Administration
- Intravenous therapy
- Pharmacology knowledge
- Geriatric Anesthesia
- Sedation expertise
- General anesthesia
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Airway Management
- Electronic Medical Records
- Patient Positioning
- Quality Improvement
- Medication Management
- Continuous professional development
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- First Aid/CPR/ACLS/PALS
- Flexible and Adaptable
- PPE Compliance
- Multitasking Abilities
- Attention to Detail
- Cultural Awareness
- Decision Making
- Conflict Resolution
- Collaboration
Certification
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License CRNA - Georgia Board of Nursing.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
- Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA).
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
Timeline
CRNA
Spectrum Anesthesia. Nexus Pain Center of Columbus
06.2023 - 09.2023
CRNA
Covenant GI Center
01.2018 - Current
CRNA
Sweet Dreams Anesthesia West Georgia Foot/ Ankle
01.2018 - 12.2020
CRNA
Sweet Dreams Anesthesia West Georgia Eye Care
01.2014 - 12.2020
CRNA
Sweet Dreams Anesthesia Upson Regional Hospital
01.2014 - 07.2016
CRNA
Interventional Pain And Wellness
01.2014 - 12.2014
CRNA
Apollo MD Spalding Regional Hospital
01.2011 - 12.2014
CRNA
Coliseum Medical Center
01.2010 - 12.2011
CRNA
Self Regional Healthcare
01.2005 - 06.2009
Registered Nurse Surgical and Medical ICU
The Medical Center
05.1999 - 08.2001
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Columbus State University
Master of Science - Nursing Anesthesia
Medical College of Georgia