Kevin Simmons
CRNA
Winter Garden,FL
Summary
Skilled Anesthetist bringing 14+ years of experience to hospital facilities managing expert anesthesia care for diverse 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. Well-trained, accurate and capable anesthesia team member with proven anesthesia expertise and solid background effectively handling medications and monitoring patients during procedures. Correctly calculate safe and effective dosages based on numerous factors. Manage all routine pre- and post-procedure care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
CRNA
Anethesiologists Of Greater Orlando
06.2021 - Current
- Maintained accurate medical records by documenting all aspects of anesthesia care, including preoperative assessments, intraoperative events, and postoperative followups.
- Served as a resource for nursing staff regarding anesthesia-related questions or concerns, fostering collaboration across departments.
- Optimized patient outcomes through effective preoperative assessments and risk evaluations.
- Enhanced patient safety through vigilant monitoring and adjusting anesthetic levels during surgery.
- Developed strong relationships with patients and families through compassionate communication pre-and postoperatively.
- Delivered targeted pharmacological assistance, mechanical ventilation support and other interventions during routine and complex surgeries.
- Provided quality pain management services for patients with acute and chronic conditions using multimodal analgesia techniques.
- Collaborated with surgeons to develop customized anesthesia plans tailored to individual patients'' needs.
- Reduced postoperative complications by administering nerve blocks and other regional anesthesia techniques.
- Improved patient care by providing anesthesia services for a variety of surgical procedures, including general, orthopedic, and obstetric cases.
- Stayed current with advancements in anesthesia practices through continuing education courses and professional development opportunities.
- Managed postoperative pain effectively by adjusting medication dosages or utilizing alternative therapies as needed, promoting patient comfort during recovery.
CRNA
OAC
02.2017 - 06.2021
- Accounted for factors such as patient weight, sex and general body type to calculate anesthetic dosages
- Developed anesthesia care plan based on past medical history, current status and surgical requirements
- Delivered targeted pharmacological assistance, mechanical ventilation support and other interventions during routine and complex surgeries
- Prepared patients for anesthesia, including administering and maintaining anesthesia and confirming proper sedation and pain management
- Managed emergency situations by initiating or participating in cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Assisted with smooth recoveries by administering step-down medications and fluids
- Coordinated skilled emergency response and medical interventions to stabilize patients and treat specific symptoms
- Performed pre-anesthetic screenings, including physical evaluations and patient interviews and documented results
- Selected, prepared or used equipment, monitors or drugs for administration of anesthetics
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
CRNA
USAP
08.2010 - 02.2017
- Accounted for factors such as patient weight, sex and general body type to calculate anesthetic dosages
- Developed anesthesia care plan based on past medical history, current status and surgical requirements
- Delivered targeted pharmacological assistance, mechanical ventilation support and other interventions during routine and complex surgeries
- Prepared patients for anesthesia, including administering and maintaining anesthesia and confirming proper sedation and pain management
- Managed emergency situations by initiating or participating in cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- Assisted with smooth recoveries by administering step-down medications and fluids
- Coordinated skilled emergency response and medical interventions to stabilize patients and treat specific symptoms
- Administered post-anesthesia medications or fluids to support patients' cardiovascular systems
- Performed pre-anesthetic screenings, including physical evaluations and patient interviews and documented results
- Selected, prepared or used equipment, monitors or drugs for administration of anesthetics.
Education
Master of Science - ANESTHESIA
WOLFORD COLLEGE
Naples, FL 01.2008 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
University Of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS 09.1990 - 05.1999
Skills
First Aid/CPR
Organization and Time management
Excellent work ethic
Verbal and written communication
Conflict resolution
Collaboration
Customer service
Troubleshooting
Critical thinking
Adaptability
Compassion
Teamwork
Timeline
CRNA
Anethesiologists Of Greater Orlando
06.2021 - Current
CRNA
OAC
02.2017 - 06.2021
CRNA
USAP
08.2010 - 02.2017
Master of Science - ANESTHESIA
WOLFORD COLLEGE
01.2008 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
University Of Southern Mississippi
09.1990 - 05.1999