Kenneth O’Neil Barker II
Southside,AL
Summary
Experienced CRNA with 2+ years of expertise in providing exceptional anesthesia care to a wide variety of patients. Adept at organizing materials, medications, and equipment according to procedure and patient needs. Highly observant, decisive, and knowledgeable in inpatient and outpatient procedures, including General, Orthopedic, Neuro, Cardiothoracic, and Robotic surgeries across all age groups from pediatric to geriatric.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Anesthesia Associates, P.A.
05.2023 - Current
- Developed anesthesia care plan based on past medical history, current status and surgical requirements.
- Accounted for factors such as patient weight, sex and general body type to calculate anesthetic dosages.
- Assisted with smooth recoveries by administering step-down medications and fluids.
- Delivered targeted pharmacological assistance, mechanical ventilation support and other interventions during routine and complex surgeries.
- Administered and maintained anesthesia and confirmed proper sedation and pain management.
RN
Gadsden Regional Medical Center
10.2014 - 05.2020
- SICU RN, specially trained in taking fresh CABG patients, patients with IABP, patients requiring and Impella, patients undergoing therapeutic hypothermia treatment, along with all other ICU requiring patients
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
RN
St Vincent’s
04.2014 - 10.2014
- RN in Ortho sports PACU
- Recovered fresh post op orthopedic surgical patients
RN
Riverview Regional Medical Center
05.2013 - 04.2014
- RN, Critical care float nurse
- Transferred between ICU, CCU, and Cath Lab
- Cared for fresh post op surgical patients, Fresh CABG patients, patients with IABP, patients undergoing therapeutic hypothermia treatment, assisted MD during heart cath’s as well as recovered patients after their heart cath
RN
Metropolitan Methodist Medical Center
11.2012 - 05.2013
- SICU RN cared fresh post op patients requiring close monitoring in the SICU, along with all other patients requiring ICU care
RN
Riverview Regional Medical Center
12.2008 - 12.2012
- ICU RN, specially trained in taking fresh CABG patients, patients with IABP, patients undergoing therapeutic hypothermia treatment, along with all other patients requiring ICU care
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nurse Anesthesia
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL04-2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL12.2008
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL07.2005
Skills
- Airway management
- Ventilator management
- General anesthesia
- Epidural administration
- Electronic medical records
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Pediatric advanced life support
Certification
- Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA).
- Registered Nurse, Alabama
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
Professional References
- Kelly Cochran, CRNA - Chief CRNA
Gadsden Regional Medical Center
(256) 504-5305
- Tim Griffin, CRNA
Gadsden Regional Medical Center
(256) 393-7340
- Dr. Ryan Richey, DNP, CRNA
UAB School of Nursing, UAB Highlands
(205) 835-9998
Timeline
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Anesthesia Associates, P.A.
05.2023 - Current
RN
Gadsden Regional Medical Center
10.2014 - 05.2020
RN
St Vincent’s
04.2014 - 10.2014
RN
Riverview Regional Medical Center
05.2013 - 04.2014
RN
Metropolitan Methodist Medical Center
11.2012 - 05.2013
RN
Riverview Regional Medical Center
12.2008 - 12.2012
- Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA).
- Registered Nurse, Alabama
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nurse Anesthesia
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Jacksonville State University
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Jacksonville State University
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