Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
Presentations
Awards
Leadership & Accomplishments
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Carla Ibbotson DNP, CRNA

Summary

Diligent Certified Registered Anesthetist skilled in providing anesthesia care for diverse patient populations. Proven record of ensuring optimal outcomes in a variety of surgical settings. Advanced clinical skills to adapt to rapidly changing situations in the operating room, while maintaining patient safety and comfort at all times.

Track record of fostering collaborative teamwork and maintaining calm under pressure. Highly regarded for effective communication with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring seamless patient care and high standards in clinical practice.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Greater Anesthesia Solutions
06.2021 - Current
  • Performed pre-anesthetic assessment, including ordering labs, EKG's and appropriate clearance for surgery
  • Effectively managed the induction, maintenance, and emergence phases of anesthesia while closely monitoring patient responsiveness to ensure optimal results.
  • Inserted invasive lines and performed regional and neuraxial anesthesia as appropriate per case
  • On call for emergencies surgeries during nights and weekends
  • Heavy emphasis on General, Plastic, Trauma and ICU. Other cases included, Endoscopy, Gynecology, Urology, ENT, Pediatrics, Neuro Spine, Vascular and Cath Lab
  • Autonomous Practice Model


Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Arizona Anesthesia Solutions (Guide Anesthesia)
08.2023 - Current
  • Provided anesthesia induction, maintenance, emergence, and post anesthesia care
  • Anesthesia services rendered at CORE Institute Specialty Hospital, Core Institute Pain Center, Wickenburg Community Hospital, Digestive Health Clinic and Academic Urology and Urogynecology of Arizona
  • Heavy emphasis on orthopedics, and pain (regional blocks and neuraxial anesthesia). Other cases included Endoscopy and Urology
  • Autonomous Practice Model

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

The Mayo Clinic
02.2023 - 02.2024
  • Administered anesthesia under the Physician Anesthesiologist's supervision
  • Worked together through effective communication, trust, and a shared purpose to create a safe anesthesia plan
  • Tasks included identifying potential patient issues, close monitoring of vital signs and hemodynamics, managing anesthetic delivery, and administering medications, fluids and blood products as needed to maintain patient stability
  • Heavy emphasis on General, Plastics and Urology. Other cases included, orthopedics, Endoscopy, Gynecology, vascular and ortho spine
  • Care Team Practice Model

Education

Doctor of Nursing Practice - Anesthesiology

University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona
05.2021

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, Arizona
12.2014

Associate Degree - Applied Science

Scottsdale Community College
Scottsdale, Arizona
03.2006

Skills

  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Reliability
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Professionalism

Certification

  • Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, ID# 134362, 06/30/25, National Board of Certification & Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists
  • Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse, Pediatric, 2020, American Association of Critical Care Nurses
  • BLS, ACLS, and PALS Certified, 03/28/24, American Heart Association
  • Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, APRN-CRNA #259175, 04/01/27, Arizona State Board of Nursing
  • Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, APRN-CRNA #11028132, 04/01/27, Florida State Board of Nursing
  • Registered Nurse, # RN189948, 04/01/27, Arizona State Board of Nursing

Affiliations

  • American Association of Nurse Anesthetists, 2018-present
  • Arizona Association of Nurse Anesthetists, PAC Member, 2018-present

Presentations

  • A Screening Tool to Identify Patients at High Risk for Perioperative Neuropathy, Doctoral Project Dissemination, 04/2021

AZANA Virtual Conference Scottsdale, Arizona,

  • Grand Rounds, 12/2020

Mayo Clinic Phoenix, Arizona


Awards

  • University Dean’s List, 06/2012-12/2014
  • Achievement of Academic Excellence Award, 12/2014, Grand Canyon University

Leadership & Accomplishments

  • New Graduate Mentor, 2024 -present, Banner Del Webb Hospital
  • Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist Clinical Coordinator, 2021-2023, Abrazo Arrowhead Campus, Glendale, Arizona
  • Student Representative, 2018-2019, Arizona Association of Nurse Anesthetists, Chandler, Arizona
  • Swat/Resource, 2017-2019, Phoenix Children's Hospital, Phoenix, Arizona
  • Clinical Informatics Committee Member, 2016, 2017, Phoenix Children's Hospital, Phoenix, Arizona


Timeline

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Arizona Anesthesia Solutions (Guide Anesthesia)
08.2023 - Current

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

The Mayo Clinic
02.2023 - 02.2024

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Greater Anesthesia Solutions
06.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Grand Canyon University

Associate Degree - Applied Science

Scottsdale Community College

Doctor of Nursing Practice - Anesthesiology

University of Arizona
Carla Ibbotson DNP, CRNA