Arlissa Washington
Olympia,WA
Summary
Well-trained, accurate and capable anesthesia team member with proven nursing expertise and solid background effectively handling medications and monitoring patients during procedures. Correctly calculate safe and effective dosages based on numerous factors. Manage all routine pre- and post-procedure care.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CRNA
Cole Aesthetic Center
2016.11 - Current
- Administered and maintained MAC anesthesia. Confirmed proper sedation and pain management.
Staff CRNA
Pacific Cataract and Laser Institute
2016.04 - Current
- Achieved excellence in regional anesthesia ( Retrobulbar Blocks).
Staff CRNA
Northwest Eye Surgeons
2015.06 - 2016.03
- Ensured optimal pain management by providing timely and accurate administration of analgesics and sedatives.
Independent Contractor
Digestive Health Specialist
2010.09 - 2015.05
- Delivered MAC anesthesia for endoscopies and colonoscopies
Locum Tenen staff CRNA
Bellin Health Hospital
2010.08 - 2010.09
- Implemented evidence-based practices that improved outcomes such as reduced postoperative nausea/vomiting or shortened hospital stays after surgery due to effective use of multimodal analgesia strategies.
US Army Deployment
Naval Hospital
2010.02 - 2010.08
- Provided general, regional and MAC anesthesia.
Locum Tenen staff CRNA
Texas Tech University Health Science Center
2008.01 - 2009.11
- Delivered targeted pharmacological assistance, mechanical ventilation support and other interventions during routine and complex surgeries.
Locum Tenen staff CRNA
St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital
2007.10 - 2008.01
- Achieved excellence in regional anesthesia techniques including spinal blocks, epidurals, nerve blocks, and continuous infusion catheters for targeted pain relief during surgery or labor/delivery processes.
US Army Deployment
Eisenhower Army Medical Center
2007.07 - 2007.09
- Provided general and MAC anesthesia to soldiers.
Locum Tenen staff CRNA
Bronson Methodist Hospital / Kalamazoo Anesthesiology P.C.
2007.02 - 2007.07
- Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other medical professionals to develop customized anesthesia plans for each patient.
Locum Tenen staff CRNA
John Peter Smith Hospital
2006.09 - 2007.01
- Achieved excellence in regional anesthesia techniques including spinal blocks, epidurals, nerve blocks, and continuous infusion catheters for targeted pain relief during surgery or labor/delivery processes.
Locum Tenen staff CRNA
Southern Regional Medical Center
2006.01 - 2006.08
- Demonstrated adaptability by working in various clinical settings such as outpatient surgery centers, hospitals, trauma units, pediatric wards, and obstetric departments.
Locum Tenen staff CRNA
Abilene Regional Medical Center
2005.09 - 2005.11
- Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other medical professionals to develop customized anesthesia plans for each patient.
Locum Tenen staff CRNA
Port Huron Hospital
2004.12 - 2005.08
- Developed anesthesia care plan based on past medical history, current status and surgical requirements.
US Army Deployment
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center
2004.07 - 2004.11
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Locum Tenen CRNA
University Hospital of Washington
2003.09 - 2004.07
- Assisted in training anesthesiologist residents, sharing best practices to enhance skill sets within the team.
- Improved patient care by providing anesthesia services for a variety of surgical procedures, including general, orthopedic, and neurologic cases.
Staff CRNA
Lovelace Sandia Health Systems
2002.09 - 2003.09
- Demonstrated adaptability by working in various clinical settings such as outpatient surgery centers, hospitals, trauma units, pediatric wards, and obstetric departments.
Education
M.S. in Biology -
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CTCertificate in Nurse Anesthesia -
Bridgeport Hospital Nurse Anesthesia Program
Bridgeport, CTBSN -
Dominican University
San Rafael, CASkills
- Preoperative Evaluation
- Ambulatory Anesthesia
- Regional anesthesia techniques
- Sedation expertise
- Advanced Life Support
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Team Collaboration
- Active Listening
- Relationship Building
- Self Motivation
- Interpersonal Skills
Certification
- BLS & ACLS
- Certificate of Appreciation (Malignant Hyperthermia Presentation)
- Army Commendation Metal (Service in Iraqi Freedom)
- Combined Federal Campaign Award
- National Defense Service Metal
- Army Service Ribbon
Affiliations
- American Association of Nurse Anesthetist
- COL in the United States Army Reserves with 5 years prior active duty service
Timeline
CRNA
Cole Aesthetic Center
2016.11 - Current
Staff CRNA
Pacific Cataract and Laser Institute
2016.04 - Current
Staff CRNA
Northwest Eye Surgeons
2015.06 - 2016.03
Independent Contractor
Digestive Health Specialist
2010.09 - 2015.05
Locum Tenen staff CRNA
Bellin Health Hospital
2010.08 - 2010.09
US Army Deployment
Naval Hospital
2010.02 - 2010.08
Locum Tenen staff CRNA
Texas Tech University Health Science Center
2008.01 - 2009.11
Locum Tenen staff CRNA
St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital
2007.10 - 2008.01
US Army Deployment
Eisenhower Army Medical Center
2007.07 - 2007.09
Locum Tenen staff CRNA
Bronson Methodist Hospital / Kalamazoo Anesthesiology P.C.
2007.02 - 2007.07
Locum Tenen staff CRNA
John Peter Smith Hospital
2006.09 - 2007.01
Locum Tenen staff CRNA
Southern Regional Medical Center
2006.01 - 2006.08
Locum Tenen staff CRNA
Abilene Regional Medical Center
2005.09 - 2005.11
Locum Tenen staff CRNA
Port Huron Hospital
2004.12 - 2005.08
US Army Deployment
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center
2004.07 - 2004.11
Locum Tenen CRNA
University Hospital of Washington
2003.09 - 2004.07
Staff CRNA
Lovelace Sandia Health Systems
2002.09 - 2003.09
M.S. in Biology -
Southern Connecticut State University
Certificate in Nurse Anesthesia -
Bridgeport Hospital Nurse Anesthesia Program
BSN -
Dominican University
- BLS & ACLS
- Certificate of Appreciation (Malignant Hyperthermia Presentation)
- Army Commendation Metal (Service in Iraqi Freedom)
- Combined Federal Campaign Award
- National Defense Service Metal
- Army Service Ribbon
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