KRISTEN BROOKS
Frisco
Summary
Hard-working professional with extensive experience and a proven knowledge of pre- and post-op care, patient safety, and managed care. Aiming to leverage my skills to successfully fill the CRNA role .
Highly trained, efficient and knowledgeable anesthesia professional with solid nursing background and history of smoothly supporting diverse procedures. Accurately calculate dosages based on patient data and first-hand evaluations. Well-coordinated in responding to emergencies.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CRNA
American Institute Of Plastic Surgery
Plano
07.2022 - Current
- Administered anesthesia for various neurosurgical and headache management procedures.
- Monitored patient vital signs throughout surgical interventions and recovery phases.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to ensure optimal patient care and safety
CRNA
Eminent Medical Center
Richardson
08.2020 - Current
- Orthopedics, spine, pain management
CRNA
North Texas Institute of Neurolgy and Headache
Frisco
01.2017 - Current
- Administer safe and effective ketamine/propofol sedations
- Main anesthesia provider
- Prepare prescribed solutions and administer local, intravenous, spinal, or other anesthetics following specified methods and procedures.
CRNA
Renaissance Plastic Surgery Center
Plano
01.2019 - 08.2020
CRNA
Medical City Plano
Plano
11.2016 - 08.2019
- Part of trauma and obstetrical team, covered a variety of cases from general surgeries, trauma, oncology, orthopedics, spine, head and neck, laparoscopic, colonoscopies, and upper endoscopy.
- Monitored patient vital signs throughout surgical interventions and recovery phases.
- Maintained anesthesia equipment, ensuring readiness for all surgical cases.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at improving patient outcomes.
- Managed patients airway and pulmonary status using techniques such as endotracheal, intubation, mechanical, ventilation, pharmacological support, respiratory therapy.
CRNA
Baylor All Saints
Ft Worth
01.2009 - 11.2016
- Variety of general surgery , head, and neck with difficult airways, obstetrics, Cath Lab, MRI sedations, oncology, spine , colonoscopy upper endoscopy , open heart, surgery, vascular surgery.
- Assisted in research initiatives related to pain management protocols and anesthetic practices.
- Provided mentorship to junior staff, enhancing team skills and knowledge in anesthesia care.
TRAUMA RN
Harris Methodist Hospital
Ft Worth
07.2003 - 08.2006
Education
Masters of Science - Nurse Anesthesia
TEXAS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY
Ft Worth, TX12.2008
Nursing - Nursing
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT TYLER
Tyler, TX05.2003
Skills
- Airway management
- Glidescope intubation
- Co pilot intubation
- Placement of invasive lines
- Complex cases
- Anesthesia administration
- Patient monitoring
- Team leader
- Comfortable working as a solo anesthesia provider
- Managing difficult airways
Certification
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
References
References available upon request
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Title: CRNA
Timeline
CRNA
American Institute Of Plastic Surgery
07.2022 - Current
CRNA
Eminent Medical Center
08.2020 - Current
CRNA
Renaissance Plastic Surgery Center
01.2019 - 08.2020
CRNA
North Texas Institute of Neurolgy and Headache
01.2017 - Current
CRNA
Medical City Plano
11.2016 - 08.2019
CRNA
Baylor All Saints
01.2009 - 11.2016
TRAUMA RN
Harris Methodist Hospital
07.2003 - 08.2006
Masters of Science - Nurse Anesthesia
TEXAS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY
Nursing - Nursing
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT TYLER