Laura Tooz
Summary
Skilled CRNA and Drug Safety Associate bringing 20+ years of experience in anesthesia positions managing expert anesthesia care for diverse patients. Over 1 year experience in Drug Safety.
Organize materials, medications and equipment by type of procedure and specific patient requirements. Highly observant, decisive and knowledgeable about numerous inpatient and outpatient procedures.
Well-trained, accurate and capable anesthesia team member with proven nursing expertise and solid background effectively handling medications and monitoring patients during procedures.
Correctly calculate safe and effective dosages based on numerous factors. Manage all routine pre- and post-procedure care.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Motivated, trustworthy and loyal employee who goes above and beyond in their position.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
CHI St. Alexius Health Dickinson
04.2016 - Current
- Managed emergency situations effectively, utilizing advanced airway management skills when required.
- Effectively managed the induction, maintenance, and emergence phases of anesthesia while closely monitoring patient responsiveness to ensure optimal results.
- Improved patient safety by meticulously monitoring anesthesia levels and vital signs during surgical procedures.
- Administered and maintained anesthesia and confirmed proper sedation and pain management.
- Performed pre-anesthetic assessments, including patient interviews, physical evaluations and diagnostic tests.
- Obtained informed consent from patients for anesthesia procedures and developed anesthetic plan.
- Performed general, monitored anesthesia care and regional anesthesia.
- CRNA only practice.
- Prescribed post-anesthesia medications and treatments to patients and discharged patients from post-anesthesia care.
- Completed Continuing Education Credits and maintained necessary certifications.
Drug Safety Associate
Trial Runners
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Demonstrated knowledge of safety concepts focusing on standards set out in ICH/GCPs, CRFs, sponsor and internal guidelines for drug safety reporting requirement.
- Completed coding of adverse events,medical history, surgical procedures, concomitant medications. Prepared coding reports for Medical Monitor and Sponsor. Worked closely with Medical Monitor review and collaboration of coding.
- Assist Medical Monitor in review and identification of safety trends.
- Prioritized Safety deliverables to accomplished work in established timeframes.
- Compared adverse event source documents against safety database screens for transcription and medical accuracy. Performed serious adverse event reconciliation.
- Maintained awareness of performance metrics to remain within established limits.
- Reconciled discrepancies found during adverse event data entry, resolving issues promptly while maintaining data integrity.
- Improved patient safety by accurately reviewing and processing adverse event reports.
- Utilized various databases effectively for efficient retrieval and analysis of drug safety data when needed.
- Interacted with [Type] manager to discuss ongoing projects and maintain workflow and timelines.
- Established strong relationships with healthcare professionals, fostering open communication regarding adverse events and other safety concerns related to assigned products.
- Supported the preparation of periodic safety update reports, showcasing attention to detail and commitment to accurate reporting.
- Communicated with internal or external contacts to resolve issues related to case processing.
- Facilitated effective communication between clinical teams and pharmacovigilance staff for coordinated response efforts.
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Great Plains Clinic
04.2003 - 04.2016
- Sole anesthesia provider, with sole responsibility for care for patients from pre-op to discharge.
- Worked closely with physicians within the clinic while caring for patients.
- Same responsibilities as current position.
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
St. Joseph's Hospital And Health Center
12.2001 - 04.2003
- Same responsibilities as current position.
Education
Master of Science - Anesthesia
Saint Mary's University
Minneapolis, MN05.2000
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Mary
Bismarck, ND05.1995
Skills
- Anesthesia Administration
- Continuous professional development
- Electronic Medical Records
- Maintaining professional relationships and Physicians, Sponsors, Internal team members
- Reviewing, maintaining and entering data into CTMS
- Attended internal and external project meetings
- Word, Powerpoint and Excel skills
Timeline
Drug Safety Associate
Trial Runners
01.2023 - 04.2024
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
CHI St. Alexius Health Dickinson
04.2016 - Current
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Great Plains Clinic
04.2003 - 04.2016
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
St. Joseph's Hospital And Health Center
12.2001 - 04.2003
Master of Science - Anesthesia
Saint Mary's University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Mary
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