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
11.2016 - Current
- Administered and maintained MAC anesthesia. Confirmed proper sedation and pain management.
Staff CRNA
Pacific Cataract and Laser Institute
04.2016 - Current
- Achieved excellence in regional anesthesia ( Retrobulbar Blocks).
Staff CRNA
Northwest Eye Surgeons
06.2015 - 03.2016
- Ensured optimal pain management by providing timely and accurate administration of analgesics and sedatives.
Independent Contractor
Digestive Health Specialist
09.2010 - 05.2015
- Delivered MAC anesthesia for endoscopies and colonoscopies
Locum Tenen staff CRNA
Bellin Health Hospital
08.2010 - 09.2010
- 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
02.2010 - 08.2010
- Provided general, regional and MAC anesthesia.
Locum Tenen staff CRNA
Texas Tech University Health Science Center
01.2008 - 11.2009
- Delivered targeted pharmacological assistance, mechanical ventilation support and other interventions during routine and complex surgeries.
Locum Tenen staff CRNA
St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital
10.2007 - 01.2008
- 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
07.2007 - 09.2007
- Provided general and MAC anesthesia to soldiers.
Locum Tenen staff CRNA
Bronson Methodist Hospital / Kalamazoo Anesthesiology P.C.
02.2007 - 07.2007
- Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other medical professionals to develop customized anesthesia plans for each patient.
Locum Tenen staff CRNA
John Peter Smith Hospital
09.2006 - 01.2007
- 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
01.2006 - 08.2006
- 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
09.2005 - 11.2005
- Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other medical professionals to develop customized anesthesia plans for each patient.
Locum Tenen staff CRNA
Port Huron Hospital
12.2004 - 08.2005
- Developed anesthesia care plan based on past medical history, current status and surgical requirements.
US Army Deployment
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center
07.2004 - 11.2004
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Locum Tenen CRNA
University Hospital of Washington
09.2003 - 07.2004
- 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
09.2002 - 09.2003
- 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
11.2016 - Current
Staff CRNA
Pacific Cataract and Laser Institute
04.2016 - Current
Staff CRNA
Northwest Eye Surgeons
06.2015 - 03.2016
Independent Contractor
Digestive Health Specialist
09.2010 - 05.2015
Locum Tenen staff CRNA
Bellin Health Hospital
08.2010 - 09.2010
US Army Deployment
Naval Hospital
02.2010 - 08.2010
Locum Tenen staff CRNA
Texas Tech University Health Science Center
01.2008 - 11.2009
Locum Tenen staff CRNA
St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital
10.2007 - 01.2008
US Army Deployment
Eisenhower Army Medical Center
07.2007 - 09.2007
Locum Tenen staff CRNA
Bronson Methodist Hospital / Kalamazoo Anesthesiology P.C.
02.2007 - 07.2007
Locum Tenen staff CRNA
John Peter Smith Hospital
09.2006 - 01.2007
Locum Tenen staff CRNA
Southern Regional Medical Center
01.2006 - 08.2006
Locum Tenen staff CRNA
Abilene Regional Medical Center
09.2005 - 11.2005
Locum Tenen staff CRNA
Port Huron Hospital
12.2004 - 08.2005
US Army Deployment
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center
07.2004 - 11.2004
Locum Tenen CRNA
University Hospital of Washington
09.2003 - 07.2004
Staff CRNA
Lovelace Sandia Health Systems
09.2002 - 09.2003
M.S. in Biology -
Southern Connecticut State University
Certificate in Nurse Anesthesia -
Bridgeport Hospital Nurse Anesthesia Program
BSN -
Dominican University