Christina Roach CRNA
Roswell,GA
Summary
To obtain position as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CRNA
Georgia Anesthesia (GALLC)
Alpharetta, Georgia
06.2020 - Current
- Provide anesthesia independently in outpatient facilities in the metro Atlanta area. Complete a full review of systems and assessment on every patient prior to providing appropriate, customized anesthesia per patient.
- Monitor and manage patient airways to maintain optimal levels and prevent common complications.
- Maintained accurate records regarding patient's medical history, drug allergies, pre-existing conditions and progress notes throughout their treatment process.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations related to adverse reactions from anesthetic agents or other complications arising during surgical procedures.
- Collaborated with surgeons to determine suitable methods for providing safe patient care during surgery.
- Perform airway management, including intubation, extubation, laryngeal mask airway insertion, fiberoptic intubations, and tracheostomies.
- Participate in continuing education programs to stay abreast of advances in the field.
- Provided pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative care to patients undergoing general and regional anesthesia.
- Review the medical history of patients prior to administering anesthesia services.
- Deliver emergency care, such as positive airway management, cardiac support, and medical interventions.
- Employ techniques such as pharmacological support and mechanical ventilation during different outpatient procedures.
- Assess the patient's physical condition and develop an appropriate anesthesia plan in regard to the patient's current health and comorbidities.
- Provide support to team members including nurses, physicians and other healthcare professionals involved in patient's care.
Metro Pain Associates
CRNA- Locum Tenens
Louisville, KY
03.2019 - Current
- Provides anesthesia for cervical and lumbar epidural injections and radio-frequency ablation
Norton St. Matthews Hospital
CRNA- Locum Tenens
Louisville, KY
04.2018 - Current
- Works as an ACT model nurse anesthetist providing general and MAC anesthesia for abdominal, orthopedic, bariatric, robotic, gynecologic surgical procedures
Louisville Endoscopy Center
CRNA- Locum Tenens
Louisville , KY
04.2018 - Current
- Provides unsupervised anesthesia for endoscopy group including colonoscopies and EGDs
Louisville Surgery Center
CRNA- Locum Tenens
Louisville, KY
06.2014 - Current
- Works as needed to provide anesthesia with no supervision at an Ambulatory Surgery Center. Pediatric/Adult cases including urology, plastics and ENT
Kleinert Kutz Hand Care Center
CRNA- Locum Tenens
New Albany, IN
04.2018 - 03.2020
- Perform anesthesia for hand and upper extremity surgery without supervision. Also performs regional anesthesia including axillary, wrist and digital blocks using ultrasound guidance
Norton Audubon Hospital- Full Time CRNA
Anesthesiology Consultant Enterprises (ACE)
Louisville, KY
08.2012 - 02.2018
- Utilized pre-anesthetic planning and appropriate management of general and monitored anesthesia care
- Provided anesthetic care in Endoscopy and Ambulatory Surgery setting
- Extensive experience in Cardiovascular surgeries; including CABG, Valve Replacement, Aortic Dissection repair and minimally invasive MAZE procedures. Surgical experience also includes Thoracic and Vascular surgeries including open AAA repairs, EVARs and TVARs. Orthopedic, GYN, Neurological/Spine, Podiatry, Major abdominal including Esophogastrectomies and Head/Neck surgeries
- Proficient in arterial and central line placement with and without ultrasound
- Team approach with minimal supervision and care of critically ill patients daily
Registered Nurse- Intensive Care Unit
UCSD- University Of California-Surgical/Trauma ICU
San Diego, CA
07.2008 - 11.2009
- Advocated for patient needs and preferences, acting as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Developed and maintained professional relationship with members of health care team, patient, and patient's family.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Checked on patients regularly to track progress with treatments, changes in symptoms and need for emergency interventions.
- Coordinated with multidisciplinary team members to develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Conducted regular assessments of patient conditions, identifying changes and coordinating appropriate responses.
- Responded quickly and effectively to code blue situations for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and advanced cardiac life support.
Registered Nurse- Emergency Department
Hospitals
06.2004 - 06.2008
- Sharp Grossmont Hospital, La Mesa, CA- Traveling RN in 66 bed Emergency Dept. (2007-2009)
- Inova Alexandria Hospital, Alexandria, VA - Traveling RN in 36 bed Emergency Dept. (2007)
- Wuesthoff Hospital, Melbourne, FL- Staff RN in 20 bed Emergency Dept (2006-2007)
- St. Joseph's Hospital- Tampa, FL- Travel RN in 72 bed Level II Trauma Emergency Dept (2005-2006)
- Holmes Regional Medical Center- Melbourne,FL- Staff RN in 37 bed Level II Trauma Emergency Dept (2004-2005)
Education
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Nurse Anesthetist
Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences
Orlando, FL2012
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Nursing
University of Central Florida
2004
Skills
- Proficient in arterial and central lines with and without ultrasound
- Proficient in ultrasound guided axillary, wrist and digital blocks
Certification
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Active)
Registered Nurse (Active)
Basic Life Support (Active)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (Active)
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (Active)
EMT/Paramedic (Inactive)
Accomplishments
American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (Active)
Community Service
Clinica Americana de Juliaca (April 2011)
- Medical Mission Trip in Juliaca, Peru
- Provided OBGYN procedures such as hysterectomies and fibroid tumor resections .
References
Available upon request
Timeline
CRNA
Georgia Anesthesia (GALLC)
06.2020 - Current
Metro Pain Associates
CRNA- Locum Tenens
03.2019 - Current
Norton St. Matthews Hospital
CRNA- Locum Tenens
04.2018 - Current
Louisville Endoscopy Center
CRNA- Locum Tenens
04.2018 - Current
Kleinert Kutz Hand Care Center
CRNA- Locum Tenens
04.2018 - 03.2020
Louisville Surgery Center
CRNA- Locum Tenens
06.2014 - Current
Norton Audubon Hospital- Full Time CRNA
Anesthesiology Consultant Enterprises (ACE)
08.2012 - 02.2018
Registered Nurse- Intensive Care Unit
UCSD- University Of California-Surgical/Trauma ICU
07.2008 - 11.2009
Registered Nurse- Emergency Department
Hospitals
06.2004 - 06.2008
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) - Nursing
University of Central Florida
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) - Nurse Anesthetist
Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences
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