Kim Carpenter
Moore,SC
Summary
Skilled CRNA with 23 years experience. The past 19 years experience has been in a fast paced Ambulatory Surgery Center. Very skilled and proficient in airway management, anesthesia induction, maintenance, and emergence of patients under general anesthesia, as well as IV sedation. Great working relationship with Anesthesiologists, Surgeons, as well as employees from all Departments.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse-anesthetist
Ambulatory Surgery Center Of Spartanburg
Spartanburg, SC
02.2004 - Current
- Performed pre-anesthetic physical evaluations and patient interviews and documented results.
- Selected, prepared or used equipment, monitors or drugs for administration of anesthetics.
- 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.
- Delivered targeted pharmacological assistance, mechanical ventilation support and other interventions during surgical and GI cases.
- Delivered quality Anesthesia in a fast paced outpatient setting, working with Preop, OR, and recovery room staff.
- Worked well with Anesthesiologists and Surgeons to coordinate quality care for each individual patient.
- Delivered quality anesthesia to many pediatric patients, while communicating with each individual child and their parents or caregivers.
Nurse Anesthetist
Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
Spartanburg, SC
04.2000 - 02.2004
- Selected, prepared or used equipment, monitors or drugs for administration of anesthetics
- Performed pre-anesthetic physical evaluations and patient interviews and documented results
- 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
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
Spartanburg, SC
01.1998 - 12.1998
- Recovered patients post CABG, maintaining both their hemodynamic and respiratory function
Respiratory Therapist
Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
Spartanburg, SC
01.1996 - 01.1998
Education
Masters of Biomedical Science - Nursing Anesthesia
USC School of Medicine
Columbia SC04.2000
Bachelor - Nursing
University of South Carolina Upstate
Spartanburg, SC12.1997
Associate Degree - Respiratory Therapy
Greenville Technical College
Greenville, SC05.1993
Skills
- Airway Management
- Glide Scope
- Pediatric ENT Anesthesia
- GI-IV Anesthesia
- General Anesthesia for (Ortho, Urology, Podiatry, and GYN)
- Bier Blocks
- Fast paced OP facility
- BLS/ACLS/PALS
Timeline
Nurse-anesthetist
Ambulatory Surgery Center Of Spartanburg
02.2004 - Current
Nurse Anesthetist
Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
04.2000 - 02.2004
Registered Nurse, CVICU
Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
01.1998 - 12.1998
Respiratory Therapist
Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
01.1996 - 01.1998
Masters of Biomedical Science - Nursing Anesthesia
USC School of Medicine
Bachelor - Nursing
University of South Carolina Upstate
Associate Degree - Respiratory Therapy
Greenville Technical College
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