Becky Arnold
Springville,PA
Summary
Highly trained, efficient and knowledgeable anesthesia professional with solid nursing background and history of smoothly supporting diverse procedures. I bring with me 13 years of experience with a very busy anesthesia practice. I am trained and comfortable performing anesthesia from the most routine to complex cases. I am able to accurately calculate medication dosages based on patient data, first-hand evaluations and evidence based medicine. I strive to stay up to date with the current literature and advancements in the practice of anesthesia. Well-coordinated in responding to emergencies in and out of the operating room, as well as managing routine pre- and post-surgical care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff CRNA
Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital
Sayre, PA
04.2023 - Current
- Provide anesthesia for a variety of cases.
- Provided sedation and general anesthesia for a high-volume GI group for various interventional and diagnostic procedures.
- Perform emergency intubations within the different units of the hospital.
- Preform Anesthesia in several areas outside of the operation room including the Bronchoscopy suite, MRI, CT, Cath Lab and Interventional Radiology
CRNA
EMHS
Montrose, PA
12.2022 - Current
- Provide anesthesia care for the patient population independently within a small, rural hospital.
- General anesthesia, sedation, and some regional blocks for outpatient procedures.
- Prepared and evaluated patients pre-operatively.
- Monitored patients postoperatively, and managed pain until discharge.
CRNA
Susquehanna Anesthesia
Johnson City, NY
10.2008 - 11.2022
- Calculated correct dosages of anesthetics based on factors such as patient body type, sex and weight.
- Screened and interviewed patients prior to administering anesthetics to identify and document any concerns.
- Monitored and managed patient airways to maintain optimal levels and prevent common complications.
- Administered recovery medications and fluids to help patients transition off anesthesia.
- Observed responses such as pulse and blood pressure to preemptively identify and address issues.
- Employed techniques such as pharmacological support and mechanical ventilation during different outpatient and inpatient procedures.
- Delivered emergency care such as positive airway management, cardiac support and medical interventions.
- Performed Spinal anesthesia for obstetric and orthopedic surgeries
- Inserted arterial. central lines and Swan-Ganz catheters for cardiac surgery.
- Performed anesthesia for various types of surgery including orthopedics, general, vascular, cardiac, trauma, obstetrics and neurosurgery.
- Performed cardiac anesthesia in the operating room, cath lab and EP lab,
- Performed anesthesia for a very busy neurosurgical program usually doing 8-12 cases per day.
- Performed emergency airway management outside of the operating room.
- Trained in Epic, Plexus and Soarian electronic charting systems.
Education
Master of Science - Nurse Anesthetist
University of Scranton
Scranton, PA10.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Misericordia University
Dallas, PA12.2003
Associate of Science - Nursing
SUNY Broome Community College
Binghamton, NY05.2000
Skills
- Time management: I frequently work in the busier rooms in the operating room, and I am able to keep up with the flow of the cases while maintaining a safe environment for my patients
- Leadership: I have served on the APP committee at United Health Services, I have served as a liaison to the pharmacy, I assist with the selection of equipment, and I review discrepancies in charting In the past, I have worked on the panel to improve turnover times in the operating room I have also played an active role in recruitment of new anesthesia candidates for employment
- Active listening: I am frequently approached by members of the health care team outside of the anesthesia department to resolve conflicts or assist in improving patient care
- Reliable and trustworthy, I am punctual, with a strong work ethic I arrive early to properly prepare for my cases, and I strive to assure that I adhere to the scheduled start time
Timeline
Staff CRNA
Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital
04.2023 - Current
CRNA
EMHS
12.2022 - Current
CRNA
Susquehanna Anesthesia
10.2008 - 11.2022
Master of Science - Nurse Anesthetist
University of Scranton
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Misericordia University
Associate of Science - Nursing
SUNY Broome Community College