Kristen Williams
Anesthesiologist
Land O’ Lakes,FL
Summary
Dedicated physician with over 12 years of exemplary service in anesthesiology and aesthetic medicine. Skilled in providing exceptional patient care across diverse healthcare settings. Strong team player committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Anesthesiologist (Attending)
Integris Baptist Medical Center
1 2023 - Current
- Provide general anesthesia for various in patient procedures including renal transplants
- Collaborate with surgical teams to develop tailored anesthesia plans for each individual patient, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Minimize complications through vigilant monitoring of patients'' responses to anesthesia and making necessary adjustments as needed.
Anesthesiologist (Attending)
Oklahoma Center for Orthopedic & Multispecialty Surgery
01.2023 - Current
- Manage perioperative care
- Perform general, moderate sedation, and regional anesthesia for outpatient surgery
- Supervise in a 4 to 1 care team model
- Accurately document patient care services
- Ensured continuity of care by communicating pertinent information to post-anesthesia care unit staff during patient handoffs.
- Reduced recovery times by utilizing multimodal pain management techniques in postoperative care.
Owner / Medical Director
MyJourneyMD
07.2022 - Current
- Develop and implement telemedicine-based clinical program
- Establish concierge aesthetic medicine program
- Provide clinical care for weight loss, hormone replacement, and antiaging medicine
- Perform aesthetic procedures including neurotoxins, fillers, and PDO threads
Aesthetic Medical Director
Pacholec Center for Weightloss
10.2019 - 12.2022
- Provide guidance for aesthetic medicine department
- Conduct staff training on safe aesthetic procedures
- Deliver clinical care for aesthetic procedures and antiaging treatments
- Defined testing protocols, quality assurance initiatives and clinic policies and procedures.
Anesthesiologist (Attending)
Anesthesia Associates, Winter Haven, FL
07.2018 - 02.2019
- Provided anesthetic care for a broad spectrum of surgical cases, from minor ambulatory procedures to major intra-abdominal surgeries.
- Worked closely with surgical teams to ensure cohesive care plans and rapid response to intraoperative emergencies.
- Contributed to the development of guidelines for opioid-sparing anesthetic techniques, promoting safer postoperative pain management strategies.
- Engaged in community health initiatives, providing education on anesthesia and pain management options available to patients.
Anesthesiologist (Locum)
Oklahoma University Medical Center
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Administer preoperative sedatives and medications
- Provide general anesthesia for hospital based surgical procedures
- Collaborate effectively with OR staff for safe care delivery
- Supervise medical students within the OR setting
- Enhanced patient safety by meticulously monitoring vital signs and adjusting anesthesia levels during procedures.
Anesthesiologist (Attending)
Greater Florida Anesthesiologists
10.2014 - 06.2017
- Administer anesthesia for diverse surgical procedures
- Provide extensive OB care during labor and postoperatively
- Manage numerous outpatient center cases
- Supervise in a 4 to 1 care team model
- Assume Doctor of the Day responsibilities
Education
Aesthetic Medicine Certification -
American Academy of Procedural Medicine
01.2018 - 05.2019
Anesthesiology Residency - undefined
University of Florida
Jacksonville, FL 01.2011 - 05.2014
General Surgery Internship - undefined
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL 01.2010 - 05.2011
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) - undefined
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL 01.2006 - 05.2010
Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) - undefined
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI 01.2002 - 05.2004
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Health Science Education (cum laude) - undefined
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL 01.1998 - 05.2002
Skills
Expert in pre and post-anesthesia care and patient education
Adept in emergency response and treatment
Skilled in patient diagnosis, assessment, and treatment planning
Possesses extensive knowledge of medical practices, procedures, and ethics
Strong ability to build rapport with patients and foster trust
Experienced in various Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems
Professional Memberships And Activities
- American Medical Spa Association
- Hillsborough County Medical Association
- American Society of Anesthesiologists Political Action Committee
- Florida Society of Anesthesiologists Political Action Committee
- Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia
- American Society of Anesthesiologists
- Florida Society of Anesthesiologists
- International Anesthesia Research Society
- American Medical Association
- Florida Medical Association
Honors And Awards
- Recognized as 1 of 2 Outstanding Physicians at Tampa Starlight Gala, 2016
- Florida State University College of Medicine Merit Scholarship recipient, 2009-2010
- Florida State University Grant Scholarship recipient, 2006-2010
- Florida State University College of Medicine Edward Klatt Foundation Scholar, 2007-2008
- University of Michigan Dean’s Award, 2002-2003
- Florida Academic Scholar, 1998-2002
Committee Assignments And Administrative Services
- Director of Medical Student Education, Clinical Professor, LMU, 2016-2017
- Pain Management Committee member, UFHealth, Jacksonville, FL, 2012-2014
Educational Activities
- Quality Improvement Project: Improving utilization of ultrasound for internal jugular vein central venous line placement, 2012-2014
- Patient Safety Project: Assessing hand washing practices among anesthesia providers in the operating room, 2012-2014
- Teaching and supervising junior residents in all capacity of perioperative care, 2013
Certifications And Licensures
- Board Certified in Aesthetic Medicine by AAOPM
- Certified in Anti-Aging Procedures
- Certified Physician in Medical Weight Loss
- Licensed to practice in Florida and Oklahoma
- ACLS and PALS certified
Abstracts And Presentations
Regional Presentations
- Gulf Atlantic Anesthesia Residents' Research Conference
2013
Barrie, K. Headache in a Pregnant Patient with Pseudotumor Cerebri and Severe Preeclampsia: A Diagnostic Dilemma.
Local Presentations
- Florida Hospital Tampa Department of Anesthesiology Education Meeting
2017
Intrathecal catheter after unintended dural puncture in a laboring patient - University of Florida College of Medicine Jacksonville Department of Anesthesiology Journal Club
2013
Risk of major adverse cardiac events following noncardiac surgery in patients with coronary stents. - University of Florida College of Medicine Jacksonville Department of Anesthesiology Pain Rotation
2012
Phantom Limb Pain. - University of Florida College of Medicine Department of Anesthesiology Grand Rounds
2012
Guidelines for performing ultrasound guided vascular cannulation. - University of Florida College of Medicine Department of Anesthesiology Journal Club
2012
Unintentional dural puncture with a Tuohy needle increases risk of chronic headache. - University of Florida College of Medicine Department of Anesthesiology Journal Club
2012
Perioperative fluid management strategies in major surgery: a stratified meta-analysis. - University of Florida College of Medicine Department of Anesthesiology Journal Club
2011
Cardiovascular effects of dexmedetomidine sedation in children. - University of Florida College of Medicine Department of Anesthesiology Journal Club
2011
Local infiltration analgesia versus intrathecal morphine for postoperative pain management after total knee arthroplasty: a randomized controlled trial. - University of Florida College of Medicine Department of Anesthesiology Journal Club
2013
Multicenter assessment of the Iowa satisfaction with anesthesia scale, an instrument that measures patient satisfaction with monitored anesthesia care.
Posters
- Duval County Medical Society Annual Meeting
Barrie, K, Manimekalai, N. Headache in a Pregnant Patient with Pseudotumor Cerebri and Severe Preeclampsia: A Diagnostic Dilemma.
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Publications
- Barrie, K. Remembering the awakening. Fam Med 2009. May; 41(5):315.
- Lage, Pomenti, Hayes, Barrie, Baker. State medical board disciplinary hearings as tools for teaching professionalism in medical education. JrnlMed Reg. V97 N3, 8-12, 12/27/2011.
- Barrie. K. Headache in a pregnant patient with pseudotumor cerebri and severe preeclampsia: a diagnostic dilemma. Published in 39th Annual Gulf Atlantic Anesthesia Residents’ Research Conference supplemental content
Timeline
Anesthesiologist (Attending)
Oklahoma Center for Orthopedic & Multispecialty Surgery
01.2023 - Current
Owner / Medical Director
MyJourneyMD
07.2022 - Current
Aesthetic Medical Director
Pacholec Center for Weightloss
10.2019 - 12.2022
Anesthesiologist (Attending)
Anesthesia Associates, Winter Haven, FL
07.2018 - 02.2019
Aesthetic Medicine Certification -
American Academy of Procedural Medicine
01.2018 - 05.2019
Anesthesiologist (Locum)
Oklahoma University Medical Center
07.2017 - 07.2018
Anesthesiologist (Attending)
Greater Florida Anesthesiologists
10.2014 - 06.2017
Anesthesiology Residency - undefined
University of Florida
01.2011 - 05.2014
General Surgery Internship - undefined
University of Florida
01.2010 - 05.2011
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) - undefined
Florida State University
01.2006 - 05.2010
Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) - undefined
University of Michigan
01.2002 - 05.2004
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Health Science Education (cum laude) - undefined
University of Florida
01.1998 - 05.2002
Anesthesiologist (Attending)
Integris Baptist Medical Center
1 2023 - Current