JAMES R. BARNETT
Sioux Falls,SD
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Interim Program Director
Mount Marty University
Sioux Falls, SD
01.2025 - Current
- Conducted program evaluations to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Collaborated with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions, and offer guidance.
- Collaborated closely with executive leadership to develop strategic plans for long-term growth.
- Registered to attend New Program Administrator's Workshop ( March 2025) provided by the AANA, NBCRNA, COA.
- Registered to attend The Assembly of Didactic and Clinical Educators conference provide by the AANA.
Assistant Professor of Nurse Anesthesiology
Mount Marty University
Sioux Falls, SD
08.2021 - Current
- Professor for Technology and Instrumentation in Anesthesia Care ANE 662
- Professor for Anesthesia Pharmacology ANE 668
- Professor for Advanced Pharmacology ANE 612
- Evaluated and supervised student activities and performance levels to provide reports on academic progress.
- Professor for Simulator and Skills lab - when needed.
- Travel to maintain onsite visit requirements to various MMU affiliated clinical sites.
- Organize and participate with students in MMU Mission Day activities.
CRNA
Prairie Lakes Healthcare system
Watertown, SD
01.2000 - Current
- Provide anesthesia services in surgical setting, including preoperative, perioperative, and postoperative.
CRNA
Douglas County Memorial Hospital
Armour, SD
07.2023 - Current
- Provide anesthesia services in surgical settling, including preoperative , perioperative and postoperative.
CRNA Manager
Avera Mckennan Hospital
Sioux Falls, SD
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Served as a resource for nursing staff regarding anesthesia-related questions or concerns, fostering collaboration across departments.
- Stayed current with advancements in anesthesia practices through continuing education courses and professional development opportunities.
- Ensured availability of necessary equipment and medications for each procedure, contributing to seamless surgical experiences for both patients and staff.
- Collaborated with surgeons to develop customized anesthesia plans tailored to individual patients'' needs.
- Streamlined workflow processes within the operating room by coordinating efforts among the surgical team members before procedures began.
- Assisted in training new CRNAs, sharing best practices to enhance skill sets within the team.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Streamlined workflows by identifying bottlenecks in existing systems and implementing appropriate solutions.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD12-1993
Master of Science - Nurse Anesthesia
Mount Marty College
Sioux Falls, SD08-1999
DNAP - Nurse Anesthesiology
Mount Marty University
Yankton, SD05-2023
Skills
- Relationship building
- Effective leader
- Conflict resolution
- Staff development
- 26 years of CRNA practice
- SDANA past president
Timeline
Interim Program Director
Mount Marty University
01.2025 - Current
CRNA
Douglas County Memorial Hospital
07.2023 - Current
Assistant Professor of Nurse Anesthesiology
Mount Marty University
08.2021 - Current
CRNA Manager
Avera Mckennan Hospital
01.2017 - 01.2021
CRNA
Prairie Lakes Healthcare system
01.2000 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South Dakota State University
Master of Science - Nurse Anesthesia
Mount Marty College
DNAP - Nurse Anesthesiology
Mount Marty University