ANTHONY D. JONES
Sanford,FL
Summary
- Trained, skilled and experienced in the healthcare field with an emphasis in anesthesia; providing quality patient care, including the operation and monitoring of specialized equipment
- Proficient in performing general and regional anesthetics in all areas, including pediatrics, obstetrical, general O.R., cardiac and major trauma; advanced training encompasses anesthetic specialty areas of cardiac and thoracic surgery, pediatrics and obstetrics
- Extensive cardiac anesthesia experience for CABGS, valves, TAVR, major thoracic and endovascular procedures Skills include arterial line insertion, internal jugular and subclavian central line insertion. Proficient in the use of ultrasound to assist in these therapies. TEE experience.
- Proficient in regional anesthesia, including epidurals, spinals and peripheral nerve blocks. Blocks performed include scalene, femoral, popliteal, and axillary with or without ultrasound.
- Developing and maintaining good patient relations; communicating with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals
- Planning daily activities to ensure optimum efficiency and compliance with accepted healthcare practices and established policies and procedures Strengths: Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills...able to maintain a professional rapport with fellow healthcare providers and patients...capacity to quickly master new concepts and procedures...a conscientious, energetic, reliable, dedicated and highly motivated individual.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Halifax Medical Center
08.2021 - Current
- Locum Contractor
- Effectively managed the induction, maintenance, and emergence phases of anesthesia while closely monitoring patient responsiveness to ensure optimal results.
- Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other medical professionals to develop comprehensive anesthesia plans for each patient.
- Function in all areas including general OR, cardiac OR , and obstetrics.
Chief Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
IMED Solutions
01.2019 - 08.2021
- Underwood Surgical Center: Responsible for maintaining an independent CRNA practice at a high volume multi specialty outpatient setting
- Position entails delivering anesthetics at this facility for gastrointestinal (GI) and various colorectal procedures, including fistula repair and hemorrhoidectomies
- Majority of cases are prone local MAC
- Also involved in plastic surgery procedures performed at the center, including liposuction, fat transfer, abdominoplasty, breast augmentation and mammoplasty
- Other experience includes various orthopedic/ spine procedures, including performing a high number of peripheral nerve blocks utilizing a nerve stimulator technique, such as scalene, femoral and popliteal
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Osceola Medical Center
01.2019 - 06.2020
- Delivered targeted pharmacological assistance, mechanical ventilation support and other interventions during routine and complex surgeries.
- Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other medical professionals to develop comprehensive anesthesia plans for each patient.
- 24 Hour in House Call for Obstetrics and General OR
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
HALIFAX MEDICAL CENTER
01.2007 - 06.2019
- Provide general and regional anesthetics to the entire surgical population in all settings, including pediatrics, obstetrical, general O.R., cardiac and major trauma
- Extremely skilled at epidural and spinal anesthesia for the obstetrical patient, as well as central line and arterial line placement
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
LIFELINC ANESTHESIA
09.2011 - 12.2018
- Serve as an Independent Contractor at the following two affiliated surgical centers:
- Underwood Surgery Center
- Endosurgical Center of Florida
- Served as Chief CRNA
Chief Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
CENTRAL FLORIDA REGIONAL HOSPITAL
07.2009 - 08.2015
- Function in a highly autonomous position for this multi-specialty hospital, including covering call for the anesthesia group at this facility
- Scope encompasses anesthetic delivery for general, neuro, orthopedic, obstetrics, Cath Lab, MRI, and cardiovascular cases, including hearts
- Additionally responsible for spinals, epidurals and US guided peripheral nerve blocks
Anesthesia Training
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER & WASHINGTON HOSPITAL CENTER
05.2004 - 12.2006
- Completed anesthesia training while working at two clinical sites
Critical Care R.N. CVICU
FLORIDA HOSPITAL
01.2000 - 04.2004
- Provided care to patients post open heart surgery in a 42-bed CVICU in the nation=s third busiest cardiac program
- Also served as unit resource, preceptor and charge nurse
Critical Care R.N.
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES MEDICAL CENTER
01.1996 - 01.2000
- Duties included providing direct care of neonatal, pediatric and adult patients post open heart surgery in a 20-bed CTICU in a facility that is ranked among the top five medical institutions in the country
- Scope of responsibilities included congenital defects, heart and lung transplants, and extensive experience with ventricular assist devices, ECMO and bedside open chest procedures
- Utilized as a unit resource, preceptor and charge nurse
Travel Critical Care R.N.
CROSS COUNTRY STAFFING
01.1994 - 01.1996
- Completed 13-week assignments in all areas of Critical Care and ER at:
- Florida Hospital, Orlando, Florida - CVICU
- Charity Medical Center (Louisiana State University), New Orleans, Louisiana - ER/ICU
- Methodist Hospital, San Antonio, Texas - ICU Float
- University Medical Center (University of Arizona), Tucson, Arizona - ICU/ER Float
- Jackson Memorial Hospital (University of Miami), Miami, Florida - CVICU
New Grad / Critical Care R.N.
COVENANT MEDICAL CENTER
07.1993 - 02.1994
- Gained significant experience as an R.N
- While providing direct care of patients post cardiac procedures and open heart surgery in a 20-bed combined CCU and CVICU
Emergency Room Technician / Phlebotomy Technician
SARAH BUSH LINCOLN HEALTH CENTER
07.1990 - 05.1993
- While attending nursing school, worked as a tech in the E.R
- Laboratory assistant and phlebotomy
Cardiopulmonary Technician
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
01.1987 - 06.1990
- Obtained hands-on experience in a hospital ICU/ER setting
- Duties included suturing, IV therapy, arterial line insertion, ventilator set-up and management, and assisting with central line insertion
Education
Master of Science Degree - Anesthesia
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
Washington, D.C.12-2006
Bachelor of Science Degree - Nursing
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
Coral Gables, Florida01.2002
Associate of Applied Science Degree - Nursing
LAKELAND COLLEGE
Mattoon, Illinois05-1993
Certificate of Completion - Cardiopulmonary Medical Technician
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES
San Antonio, Texas01.1987
Skills
- Leadership skills
- Cardiac anesthesia
- Obstetric anesthesia
- Regional anesthesia
- General anesthesia for entire population comfortable with Pediatrics
Certification
- Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA 077374, Florida
- Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner, ARNP 2826112, Florida
- Registered Professional Nurse, RN 2826112, Florida Department of Health
- Registered Professional Nurse, RN 088796, Arizona State Board of Nursing
- Registered Professional Nurse, RN527941, California Department of Consumer Affairs
- ACLS
- PALS
- ECMO/Assist Device Certification
Honorsaffiliationsawards
- Graduated Cum Laude from the University of Miami, 2002.
- Outstanding Scholastic Achievement and Excellence, Golden Key International Honor Society, 2002.
- Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International, Beta Tau Chapter, University of Miami, 2003.
- Member, American Association of Nurse Anesthetists, 2004.
References
Will be furnished upon request.
Timeline
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Halifax Medical Center
08.2021 - Current
Chief Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
IMED Solutions
01.2019 - 08.2021
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Osceola Medical Center
01.2019 - 06.2020
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
LIFELINC ANESTHESIA
09.2011 - 12.2018
Chief Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
CENTRAL FLORIDA REGIONAL HOSPITAL
07.2009 - 08.2015
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
HALIFAX MEDICAL CENTER
01.2007 - 06.2019
Anesthesia Training
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER & WASHINGTON HOSPITAL CENTER
05.2004 - 12.2006
Critical Care R.N. CVICU
FLORIDA HOSPITAL
01.2000 - 04.2004
Critical Care R.N.
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES MEDICAL CENTER
01.1996 - 01.2000
Travel Critical Care R.N.
CROSS COUNTRY STAFFING
01.1994 - 01.1996
New Grad / Critical Care R.N.
COVENANT MEDICAL CENTER
07.1993 - 02.1994
Emergency Room Technician / Phlebotomy Technician
SARAH BUSH LINCOLN HEALTH CENTER
07.1990 - 05.1993
Cardiopulmonary Technician
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE
01.1987 - 06.1990
Certificate of Completion - Cardiopulmonary Medical Technician
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES
- Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA 077374, Florida
- Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner, ARNP 2826112, Florida
- Registered Professional Nurse, RN 2826112, Florida Department of Health
- Registered Professional Nurse, RN 088796, Arizona State Board of Nursing
- Registered Professional Nurse, RN527941, California Department of Consumer Affairs
- ACLS
- PALS
- ECMO/Assist Device Certification
Master of Science Degree - Anesthesia
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science Degree - Nursing
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
Associate of Applied Science Degree - Nursing
LAKELAND COLLEGE
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