Chelsea Jackson
Wylie
Summary
A highly motivated and vigilant Nurse Anesthetist. Yields a comprehensive skill set and firm foundation to learn, grow, and excel in new challenging roles. Eager and excited to be a part of a team, collaborating and contributing to its success. Driven by a dedicated commitment and passionate purpose to provide excellent patient-focused nursing care, while serving diverse groups of patients and communities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CRNA
Digestive Health Center
11.2023 - Current
- Independently administer anesthesia and monitored anesthesia care (MAC) for outpatient GI procedures including colonoscopies and upper endoscopies (EGDs).
- Conduct comprehensive pre-anesthesia assessments, develop individualized anesthesia plans, and ensure patient safety throughout the perioperative period.
- Manage airway and provide sedation using agents such as Propofol, Fentanyl, and Midazolam in a fast-paced ambulatory setting.
- Continuously monitor patients' vital signs and adjust anesthesia depth as needed to maintain hemodynamic stability.
- Collaborate with gastroenterologist, nursing staff, and recovery teams to optimize workflow and deliver efficient, patient-centered care.
- Respond promptly to anesthesia-related complications and perform emergency interventions when necessary.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with facility policies and compliance standards.
- Contribute to ongoing quality assurance initiatives and support a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
CRNA
Eye Institute of Texas
11.2023 - Current
- Administered safe and effective anesthesia for outpatient ophthalmic procedures including cataract extractions, glaucoma surgeries, vitrectomies, and oculoplastic cases.
- Reviewed patient histories, and collaborated with anesthesiologists and surgeons to develop tailored anesthetic plans.
- Maintained vigilance and ensured rapid turnover between cases to support high-volume surgical throughput.
- Collaborated closely with PACU nurses and surgical teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Ensured strict adherence to safety protocols and infection control standards within a specialized outpatient environment.
CRNA
Parkland Memorial Hospital
11.2021 - 10.2023
- Assess patients' medical histories to predict anesthesia management and response for ASA I-VI patients including emergency cases.
- Deliver target anesthetic care for departments and specialties such as: pulmonology, vascular, neurological spine, orthopedics, plastics, urology, gastroenterology, gynecology, and obstetric services.
- Manage patients' airway or pulmonary status using techniques such as endotracheal intubation, mechanical ventilation, pharmacological support, respiratory therapy, and extubation.
- Communicate effectively with anesthesiologists, surgeons, hospital staff, patients and families.
- Select, order, or administer anesthetics, adjuvant drugs, accessory drugs, fluids, or blood products as necessary.
- Perform regional and general anesthesia for obstetric patients.
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Anesthesia
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, Arkansas01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, Texas01.2014
Certification
- American Association of Nurse Anesthetists 2019-Present
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses Member #: 12577854 2016-Present
- American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification : 2014-Present
Anesthesia Clinical Rotations
NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital August 2019- October 2020
- Anesthetic care provided for outpatient and high-risk inpatient adult populations
- Worked in a Care Team Model interviewing and assessing patients preoperatively while developing an anesthetic plan for each patient.
- Surgical services: ENT, urology, genitourinary, gynecological, orthopedics, neurosurgical, general, pediatric, obstetric, and cardiac.
- Administered MAC, local, and general anesthesia care cases to ASA I-IV patients. Experience with both inhalational and intravenous inductions in pediatric patients as well as intraoperative mask management.
- Gained proficiency in placing epidurals, spinals and combined spinal and epidurals
- Provided analgesia and anesthesia for laboring patients, and cesarean sections.
Baptist East Medical Center, Memphis, TN - Neuro, Cardio, & OB Rotation November 2020 - May 2021
- Administration and care of ASA classifications of II-IV.
- Provided specialized anesthesia for cardiothoracic surgery that included insertion of central venous catheters, pulmonary artery catheters as well as arterial catheters.
- Completed advanced clinical rotations in neurological and general anesthesia.
- Performed regional and general anesthesia for obstetric patients.
Timeline
CRNA
Digestive Health Center
11.2023 - Current
CRNA
Eye Institute of Texas
11.2023 - Current
CRNA
Parkland Memorial Hospital
11.2021 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Texas Tech University
Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Anesthesia
Arkansas State University
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