David Baker
Stamps,USA
Summary
Obtain employment as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist with Grasshopper Anesthesia Services, PLLC at CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Surgery Center, Longview, TX
CRNA skilled in providing anesthesia care for diverse patient populations. Proven record of maintaining patient safety and optimal outcomes in surgical settings. Highly regarded for collaborative teamwork and effective communication with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring seamless patient care.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
North Caddo Medical Center
03.2025 - Current
- 1099 contract through LocumTenens.com
- Provide GETA for pediatric dental surgery
- Autonomous work. One of two CRNAs for the dental cases.
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Samuel Simmonds Memorial Hospital
11.2024 - 03.2025
- Contracted by Health E Staffing, Jordan, UT
- Completely autonomous work environment. The only anesthesia provider for each work rotation. Work rotations were 24/7 for 14 to 30 day periods.
- Provided GETA/TIVA, MAC, Epidural/Spinal anesthesia
- OB/Gyn, Ortho, Cardiology
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Wadley Regional Medical Center
01.2015 - 11.2024
- Full-time W2 employee of NorthStar Anesthesia, Irving, TX
- Staff anesthetist providing general, MAC and monitoring of regional anesthesia in ortho, neuro, ENT, OB/Gyn, cardiothoracic and general surgery
- Very autonomous work environment
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Willis Knighton Bossier Medical Center
01.2008 - 01.2015
- Staff anesthetist providing general, MAC and monitoring of regional anesthesia in ortho, neuro, ENT, OBIGYN, cardiothoracic and general surgery
Resident Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Willis Knighton Medical Center
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Resident in Nurse Anesthesia in the Willis-Knighton Health System with clinical rotations through LSIJ-HSC Shreveport and LSU-HSC EA Conway, Monroe, LA
Registered Nurse
The Arkansas Heart Hospital
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Staff nurse in CCU and PACU
- Duties included managing all aspects of patients requiring intensive care nursing including all necessary invasive hemodynamic monitoring and interpretation
- Duties included caring for patients with multiple cardiopulmonary disease processes to include coronary artery bypass graft (CABG), congestive heart failure (CHF), AAA repairs, and post Ml patients
- Hemodynamic monitoring included the utilization of Swan-Ganz catheters, arterial tines, and central venous lines
- Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) monitoring and maintenance was routinely performed at this facility
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Wadley Regional Medical Center
01.1998 - 01.2004
- Staff therapist in a 300 bed hospital
- Cared for a wide array of patients to include those requiring breathing treatments, mechanical ventilation, cardiopulmonary testing and bronchoscopy
- I was the night shift team lead for two years and then was the patient assessor for two years
- This position involved implementing therapist driven protocols to ensure quality, consistent care for patients and cost
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Medical Arts Hospital
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Staff therapist in a small hospital setting
- Cared for a wide array of patients to include those requiring breathing treatments, mechanical ventilation, cardiopulmonary testing and bronchoscopy
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Springhill Medical Center
01.1993 - 01.1996
- Practiced as a Registered Respiratory Therapist in a small community hospital caring for a wide array of patients to include those requiring breathing treatments, mechanical ventilation, and cardiopulmonary testing
Education
Master of Science - Nurse Anesthesia
Texas Wesleyan University
Fort Worth, TX01.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Little Rock, AR01.2005
Associate Degree - Nursing
Southern Arkansas University
Magnolia, AR01.2004
Associate Degree - Respiratory Therapy
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Little Rock, AR01.1993
Skills
- Epidural administration
- Anesthesia administration
- Intravenous therapy
- Medication management
- Anesthesia care plan development
Affiliations
American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA)
Hobbies and Interests
- Hunting
- Fishing
- Camping
- Waterskiing
- Spending quality time with family
Certifications Awards
- AHA-Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), 01/01/93, Present
- AHA- Basic Life Support (BLS), 01/01/93, Present
- AAP- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), 01/01/15, Present
Certification
- Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association.
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification - American Academy of Pediatrics.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Interests
- Hunting/fishing
- Waterskiing, wakeboarding, wakesurfing
- Snow skiing
- Hiking
- Camping
Timeline
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
North Caddo Medical Center
03.2025 - Current
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Samuel Simmonds Memorial Hospital
11.2024 - 03.2025
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Wadley Regional Medical Center
01.2015 - 11.2024
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Willis Knighton Bossier Medical Center
01.2008 - 01.2015
Resident Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Willis Knighton Medical Center
01.2007 - 01.2008
Registered Nurse
The Arkansas Heart Hospital
01.2004 - 01.2007
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Wadley Regional Medical Center
01.1998 - 01.2004
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Medical Arts Hospital
01.1996 - 01.1998
Registered Respiratory Therapist
Springhill Medical Center
01.1993 - 01.1996
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Associate Degree - Nursing
Southern Arkansas University
Associate Degree - Respiratory Therapy
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Master of Science - Nurse Anesthesia
Texas Wesleyan University
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