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Education
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Dashawna Hocketta

Pharr,TX

Summary

As a dedicated and compassionate soon-to-be Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesia graduate, A robust foundation in nursing. Committed to delivering honest, high-quality, patient-centered care. Extensive experience in managing complex patients in various settings, such as the operating room, radiology, and endoscopy, equipped with the skills to handle challenging situations. Strong clinical foundation in delivering anesthesia in a level 1 trauma center. Meticulous attention to detail and passion for continuous learning and professional development indicates dedication. Prepared to excel in challenging environments and contribute to exceptional patient outcomes through evidence-based anesthesia practice, eager to bring expertise and dedication to a New York healthcare organization to provide outstanding anesthesia care.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nurse Anesthesia Resident

South College
01.2022 - 12.2024

Currently enrolled in the South College Nurse Anesthesia Program, received clinical training as a Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist in anesthesia administration and care of American Society of Anesthesiologist Classifications I-VI, including preoperative assessment, airway and perioperative management, regional block administration, and postoperative evaluation.

  • Completed 41 pediatric cases, 38 obstetric cases, 46 vascular cases, and 309 tracheal intubation.
  • Cardiothoracic cases completed.
  • Training sits included: Valley Regional Hospital: Brownsville, Texas and Doctors Hospital: McAllen, Texas

Registered Nurse

Trinity Hospital
09.2021 - 12.2021

Favorite Healthcare Staffing Medical ICU Travel Nurse

  • 2:1 nursing ratio
  • CPR
  • Vesicant IV drips.
  • Sedation and pain medication
  • Ventilator management

Registered Nurse

Doctors Medical Center
02.2021 - 07.2021

Favorite Health Care Staffing Medical ICU Travel Nurse: 12 bed ICU

· 2:1 nurse patient ratio
Provide care to critically ill patients with gastrointestinal bleeding, respiratory distress, diabetic ketoacidosis, diabetes insipidus, status asthmaticus, acute renal failure, electrolyte imbalances, and post code blue.

· EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:

· Ventilator management

· Titrate vesicants such as: norepinephrine. epinephrine, nicardipine, rocuronium, dobutamine, and dopamine. Titrate pain and sedative medications: fentanyl, Ativan, precedex, versed, and propofol.

· Management of diagnostic test (arterial blood gases & labs) and reporting abnormal results. .

· Perform train of four and Bispectral Index (BIS) monitoring.

· Caring for patients post cardiac catherization/ STEMI.
Assist with:

· Intubations

· Central line and arterial line placement

· CPR and Code Blue

Registered Nurse

Emanuel Medical Center
08.2020 - 11.2020

Jackson Medical Professionals Staffing 3:1 or 2:1 nurse-patient ratio

Medical, Surgical, Trauma, ICU COVID-19 Crisis Response Nurse

Registered Nurse

Lincoln Memorial Hospital
04.2020 - 07.2020

Krucial Staffing – Emergency Management Staffing

· Provide care to patients during COVID-19 crisis.

Registered Nurse

Grady Hospital
09.2019 - 04.2020

Surgical Trauma ICU Travel Nurse: 40 Bed SICU
• 3:1 or 2:1 nurse patient ratio
• Provide expert care of adult patients during immediate post-operative period with diagnosis of gunshot wounds, automobile accidents, pedestrian versus auto accidents, falls, craniotomy, and general surgeries.
• Serve as nurse preceptor for new hires/ new travel nurses.
• Participate in skin and infection prevention rounds.

Registered Nurse

St. Vincent Heart Center
03.2019 - 09.2019
  • Cardiac Thoracic ICU Staff Nurse: 30 Bed CVICU
    • 2:1 nurse patient ratio
    • Assess and treat patients post cardiac catherization, valve replacement, acute respiratory distress syndrome, and open-heart surgery.

Registered Nurse

Piedmont Regional Midtown
04.2018 - 01.2019

Travel ICU Nurse: 30 Bed ICU
• 2:1 nurse patient ratio
• Provide care to critical patients post trauma, surgery, and medical emergency.

Education

Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nurse Anesthesia

South College
Knoxville TN
11.2024

Master of Science - Nursing

Purdue Global
Muncie, Indiana
04.2019

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Marian University
Indianapolis, IN
12.2012

Certification

  • · Advanced Care Life Support: expires 10/2025
  • · Basic Life Support: expires 10/2025.
  • · Pediatric Advanced Life Support: expires 10/2025.
  • · Critical Care Registered Nurse Certification (CCRN)
  • Registered Nurse - Compact License



Affiliations

  • Critical Care Registered Nurse Certification (CCRN)
  • American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA)
  • Diversity in Nurse Anesthesia

Timeline

Nurse Anesthesia Resident

South College
01.2022 - 12.2024

Registered Nurse

Trinity Hospital
09.2021 - 12.2021

Registered Nurse

Doctors Medical Center
02.2021 - 07.2021

Registered Nurse

Emanuel Medical Center
08.2020 - 11.2020

Registered Nurse

Lincoln Memorial Hospital
04.2020 - 07.2020

Registered Nurse

Grady Hospital
09.2019 - 04.2020

Registered Nurse

St. Vincent Heart Center
03.2019 - 09.2019

Registered Nurse

Piedmont Regional Midtown
04.2018 - 01.2019

Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nurse Anesthesia

South College

Master of Science - Nursing

Purdue Global

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Marian University
Dashawna Hocketta