Emily Washington
Boerne,TX
Summary
Adept at navigating high-stress environments, I leveraged my knowledge in managing complex patients at University Hospital, a level 1 trauma center in San Antonio, TX. Experienced in managing a wide variety of patient conditions and adapting the anesthetic plan to ensure patient safety and enhance procedural outcomes. Skilled at planning and executing anesthetics for various specialties such as general surgery, colorectal, ENT, plastics, urology, orthopedics, gynecology, surgical oncology, podiatry, neurology, and obstetrics. Proficient in the use of neuraxial techniques to provide the main anesthetic and enhance patient recovery in the post surgical period. Hard working team member known for effective collaboration with other anesthesia providers and members of the surgical team.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
UT Health San Antonio
11.2023 - Current
- Managed emergency situations effectively, utilizing advanced airway management skills when required.
- Participated in the anesthetic management of trauma cases including administering blood, troubleshooting complex physiological derangements, and placing advanced monitoring devices such as art lines and central lines.
- Effectively managed the induction, maintenance, and emergence phases of anesthesia while closely monitoring patient responsiveness to ensure optimal results.
- Improved patient safety by meticulously monitoring anesthesia levels and vital signs during surgical procedures.
- Administered and maintained anesthesia and confirmed proper sedation and pain management.
- Developed anesthesia care plan based on past medical history, current status and surgical requirements.
- Conducted thorough pre-anesthetic assessments, ensuring patients were suitable candidates for anesthesia administration.
- Provided ongoing management of patients in the post anesthesia care unit, addressing post surgical cardiovascular, respiratory, and pain concerns.
Education
DNP - Nurse Anesthesia
UT Health Science Center At Houston
Houston, TX08-2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX12-2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Houston Community College
Houston, TX05-2015
Skills
- Pre-anesthetic evaluation
- Anesthetic induction
- Neuraxial anesthetic techniques
- Regional anesthetics
- Anesthetic management/administration
- Airway management
- Blood transfusion
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Obstetric anesthesia
- Medication Management
- Post anesthetic patient management
- Critical thinking and problem solving
Certification
- Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA).
- Registered Nurse License (RN) - Texas State Board of Nursing.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Timeline
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
UT Health San Antonio
11.2023 - Current
DNP - Nurse Anesthesia
UT Health Science Center At Houston
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
The University of Texas At Arlington
Associate of Science - Nursing
Houston Community College
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