Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Research And Leadership
Registered Nursing Experience
Accomplishments
Certification
References
Timeline
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Kristina Parsons

Pasadena,CA

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate SRNA pursuing a DNP at USC with a strong foundation in critical care, leadership, and evidence-based practice. Seeking a supportive, education-forward CRNA role to continue growing professionally while contributing meaningfully to a high-performing anesthesia team.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Clinical Anesthesia Experience

Keck USC Hospital, LA General, LBVA, etc.
Los Angeles, California
05.2024 - Current
  • Delivered general and regional anesthesia under CRNA and anesthesiologist supervision
  • Gained proficiency in advanced airway management and ultrasound-guided blocks
  • Rotated through pediatric and cardiovascular cases (limited) and rotated through several OB sites, gaining epidural and spinal placement skills.
  • Documented in Epic and Cerner EHR systems

CVICU RN

University of Utah Hospital
Salt Lake City, UT
06.2022 - 04.2023
  • Managed high-acuity post-op cardiac patients requiring advanced hemodynamic monitoring
  • Led team huddles and collaborated on care plans
  • Advanced Device management: ECMO, balloon pump, impella, swan-ganz, etc.

MICU RN

University of Utah Hospital
Salt Lake City, UT
08.2020 - 06.2022
  • Functioned as Clinical Charge Nurse
  • Precepted new hires and students; supported evidence-based bedside care
  • Worked closely in an interdisciplinary team to manage critically ill patients, including patients who were intubated and ventilated, on multiple vasopressor drips, and acutely decompensating.

Med-Surg RN

University of Utah Hospital
Salt Lake City, UT
08.2018 - 07.2020
  • Provided comprehensive care for diverse patient populations
  • Participated in opening a new unit in a leadership capacity in 2019, as a lead charge nurse.

Education

Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nurse Anesthesia

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
05-2026

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing

Weber State University
Ogden, UT
03-2018

Skills

  • Regional Anesthesia Techniques (Ultrasound-guided)
  • Epidural and Spinal placement and management experience
  • Advanced Vascular access experience (Arterial and Central lines)
  • Airway Management
  • Epic & Cerner EHR Systems
  • Team Leadership & Unit Development
  • Pediatric & CV Anesthesia Exposure
  • Critical Thinking in High-Acuity Settings
  • Friendly, positive attitude

Research And Leadership

  • DNP scholarly project in progress; manuscript being prepared for publication
  • Undergraduate senior thesis and presentation (Weber State University)
  • Former Charge Nurse and Lead Charge with leadership during unit launch
  • Advocated for interdisciplinary collaboration and quality improvement

Registered Nursing Experience

  • CVICU RN, 01/22–01/23, Managed high-acuity post-op cardiac patients requiring advanced hemodynamic monitoring, Led team huddles and collaborated on care plans
  • MICU RN, 01/20–01/22, Functioned as Clinical Charge Nurse, Precepted new hires and students; supported evidence-based bedside care
  • Med-Surg RN, 01/18–01/20, Provided comprehensive care for diverse patient populations, Participated in opening a new unit in a leadership capacity in 2019
  • LPN, 01/17, Assisted with medication administration and patient care coordination

Accomplishments

  • Nursing Honors Project Presentation: ‘Check Yourself! A Educational Seminar on Early Breast Cancer Detection and Prevention’ - Oct. 30, 2019 Included researching breast cancer prevention, developing education materials for a presentation, organizing a community presentation and ongoing collaborating with my project mentor, and community resources coordinators.

Certification

  • BLS - American Heart Association, certified until 5/2027
  • ACLS- American Heart Association, certified until 5/2027
  • PALS - American Heart Association, certified until 5/2027
  • CCRN- AACN, 6/1/2022
  • California RN license, RN95349644

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Clinical Anesthesia Experience

Keck USC Hospital, LA General, LBVA, etc.
05.2024 - Current

CVICU RN

University of Utah Hospital
06.2022 - 04.2023

MICU RN

University of Utah Hospital
08.2020 - 06.2022

Med-Surg RN

University of Utah Hospital
08.2018 - 07.2020

Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nurse Anesthesia

University of Southern California

Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Nursing

Weber State University
Kristina Parsons
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