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Kristin Schantzen

Summary

Highly qualified and board-certified CRNA driven to build strong relationships with patients and families. Currently working toward dual certification as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner.


Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Regions Hospital
08.2001 - 04.2022
  • 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.
  • Coordinated skilled emergency response and medical interventions to stabilize patients and treat specific symptoms.
  • Managed emergencies by initiating or participating in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

CRNA Locus Tenens

Certified Anesthesia Care, Inc
01.2019 - 05.2020
  • 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.

Education

Certification - Adult Geriatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Purdue Global University
West Lafayette, IN
06.2024

Master of Science - Anesthesia

Veterans Administration School of Anesthesia
Minneapolis, MN
07.2001

Master of Science - Nurse Anesthesia

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN
05.2001

Bachelor of Arts - Nursing

St Catherine University
Saint Paul, MN
12.1993

Skills

  • Pre-Anesthetic Evaluation
  • Airway Management
  • Anesthetic Administration
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Attention to Detail
  • Patient Assessment
  • Discharge Support
  • First Aid/CPR

Affiliations

Medical Executive & Patient Care Committee Member

Interdisciplinary Practice Committee Co-Chair

Education Committee

CRNA Charge Nurse Group


Certification

National Board of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA)

ACLS, PALS, BLS

Timeline

CRNA Locus Tenens

Certified Anesthesia Care, Inc
01.2019 - 05.2020

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Regions Hospital
08.2001 - 04.2022

Certification - Adult Geriatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Purdue Global University

Master of Science - Anesthesia

Veterans Administration School of Anesthesia

Master of Science - Nurse Anesthesia

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Bachelor of Arts - Nursing

St Catherine University
Kristin Schantzen