Krista Rojas
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Brandon,FL
Summary
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist with extensive experience at Moffitt Cancer Center, excelling in anesthesia administration and patient assessment. Proven ability to ensure safety and comfort during complex procedures, leveraging strong clinical judgment and communication skills to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Committed to excellence in high-pressure environments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Moffitt Cancer Center
Tampa, Florida
01.2019 - Current
- Administer anesthesia care to diverse cancer patients, both outpatients and inpatients, across multiple settings including main operating room, bronchoscopy suite, MRI/IR, endoscopy, and ambulatory surgery center.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure patient safety and comfort during operations.
- Monitored vital signs, administered anesthesia agents, and monitored the patient during surgery.
- Employed techniques such as pharmacological support and mechanical ventilation during different outpatient and inpatient procedures.
- Developed anesthesia plans tailored to individual patient needs and surgical protocols.
- Evaluated laboratory results and diagnostic studies in order to make decisions regarding appropriate anesthetic interventions.
- Attended regular departmental meetings discussing issues related to clinical practices.
- Maintained records of all medications administered to patients.
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Team Health Florida Gulf-to-Bay Anesthesia Tampa General Hospital
Tampa, Florida
04.2012 - 12.2018
- Managed thorough preoperative assessments for patients with complex comorbidities in cardiac/transplant OR.
- Administered safe anesthesia during surgeries including cardiac bypass, valve replacements, and transplants.
- Oversaw intraoperative and postoperative care, ensuring optimal patient outcomes throughout surgical processes.
- Performed anesthesia for a variety of procedures, such as endovascular AAA repairs and thoracic surgeries.
- Acquired foundational experience in general surgeries, including gastric bypass, ENT, and orthopedic operations.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to deliver effective anesthesia management across diverse surgical disciplines.
- Executed LVAD/ECMO placements and facilitated complex transplant surgeries involving kidney, pancreas, heart, lung, and liver.
- Gained practical skills in high-pressure environments while transitioning from new grad to seasoned practitioner.
Registered Nurse
Tampa General Hospital
08.2008 - 09.2009
- RN – Surgical/Trauma ICU
Registered Nurse
Emory Crawford Long Hospital
10.2007 - 07.2008
- Traveling RN – Cardiac ICU
Registered Nurse
American Mobile Healthcare
09.2005 - 10.2007
- Traveling RN – ICU
Registered Nurse
Grady Memorial Hospital
03.2004 - 10.2005
- RN—Surgical ICU
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
Registered Nurse
Tampa General Hospital
07.2002 - 02.2004
- RN – OR Circulator
Education
Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia - Nurse anesthesia
Wolford College School of Nurse Anesthesia
Naples, FL02.2012
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Niagara University
Niagara Falls, NY05.2001
Skills
- Anesthesia administration and monitoring
- Protocol adherence
- Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS)
- Electronic medical records (EMR)
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Fluid management
- Sedation techniques
- Ethics and professionalism
- Post-anesthesia care
- Blood transfusion management
- General anesthesia
- Ventilator management
- Communication skills
- Clinical judgment
- Intraoperative monitoring
- Airway assessment and management
- Safety compliance
- Clinical decision-making
- Patient assessment
Timeline
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Moffitt Cancer Center
01.2019 - Current
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Team Health Florida Gulf-to-Bay Anesthesia Tampa General Hospital
04.2012 - 12.2018
Registered Nurse
Tampa General Hospital
08.2008 - 09.2009
Registered Nurse
Emory Crawford Long Hospital
10.2007 - 07.2008
Registered Nurse
American Mobile Healthcare
09.2005 - 10.2007
Registered Nurse
Grady Memorial Hospital
03.2004 - 10.2005
Registered Nurse
Tampa General Hospital
07.2002 - 02.2004
Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia - Nurse anesthesia
Wolford College School of Nurse Anesthesia
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing
Niagara University