Heather Russell
Xenia,OH
Summary
Skilled CRNA bringing 12+ years of experience in outpatient, Level 1 trama, and Level 3 OB facilities managing expert anesthesia care for diverse and critical patients. Organize materials, medications and equipment by type of procedure and specific patient requirements. Highly observant, decisive and knowledgeable about numerous inpatient and outpatient procedures.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff CRNA
Anesthesia Services Network
01.2012 - Current
- Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other medical professionals to develop customized anesthesia plans for patients.
- Demonstrated adaptability by working in various clinical settings such as outpatient surgery center and level 1 hospital. Provided anesthesia in offsite areas including cath lab, EP, MRI, IR, and endoscopy.
- Managing high risk patients in neurology/spine, general, gynecological, orthopedic, vascular, and pulmonary surgeries
- Managing high risk obstetric patients at a level 3 center. Skilled in spinal and epidural anesthesia.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between surgical teams by effectively communicating patient status updates and handoff information.
- Administered and maintained anesthesia and confirmed proper sedation and pain management.
- Delivered targeted pharmacological assistance, mechanical ventilation support and other interventions during routine and complex surgeries.
- Managed emergency situations with quick thinking and decisive action to administer life-saving interventions when necessary.
- Upheld ethical standards throughout all aspects of practice while maintaining patient confidentiality and respecting cultural diversity.
- Managed emergency situations by initiating or participating in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Coordinated skilled emergency response and medical interventions to stabilize patients and treat specific symptoms.
- Implemented evidence-based practices that improved outcomes such as reduced postoperative nausea/vomiting or shortened hospital stays after surgery due to effective use of multimodal analgesia strategies.
- Ensured optimal pain management by providing timely and accurate administration of analgesics and sedatives.
- Mentored junior staff members and provided guidance on best practices for anesthesia administration, emphasizing safety and efficacy.
- Coordinated with other healthcare providers to address any concerns or complications that arose during the perioperative period, ensuring comprehensive care for each patient.
- Prevented complications by conducting thorough pre-anesthetic assessments, obtaining informed consent, and identifying potential risks.
- Administered post-anesthesia medications or fluids to support patients' cardiovascular systems.
RN Floor Nurse
Miami Valley Hospital
01.2006 - 08.2009
- Utilized EPIC to document nursing assessments, treatments, medications and discharge instructions.
- Promoted a safe environment by consistently adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided effective patient education, ensuring understanding of medical conditions and treatment protocols for better self management.
- Communicated effectively with patients and family members to convey important instructions and discuss treatments.
- Worked on a step down cardiac unit and cardiac ICU.
- Advanced critical thinking skills for prompt identification of potential complications or deteriorating conditions, leading to timely interventions that prevented further health decline.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient outcomes.
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity.
- Reduced medication errors through vigilant monitoring and proper documentation of administered treatments.
- Established compassionate environment by providing psychological, emotional and spiritual support to patients and families.
Education
Master of Science - Nurse Anesthetist
Texas Wesleyan University
Fort Worth, TX12.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wright State University
Dayton, OH12.2005
Skills
- Patient Confidentiality Adherence
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Pain Management Strategies
- Emergency response readiness
- Regional anesthesia techniques including spinal and epidural anesthesia Ready and willing to learn more
- Professional Development Commitment
- Ambulatory surgery experience
- Pediatric anesthesia knowledge
- Obstetrical anesthesia experience
- Preoperative evaluation abilities
- Trauma anesthesia proficiency
- Neuroanesthesia competency
- Intravenous therapy expertise
- Patient assessment proficiency
- Postoperative Care Expertise
- Electronic medical records familiarity
- Multidisciplinary coordination
- Airway Management
- Epidural Administration
- Spinal Administration
Timeline
Staff CRNA
Anesthesia Services Network
01.2012 - Current
RN Floor Nurse
Miami Valley Hospital
01.2006 - 08.2009
Master of Science - Nurse Anesthetist
Texas Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Wright State University
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