Letitia Dennis
Odenville,AL
Summary
Diligent and professional Board certified anesthesia provider with 32+ years experience in ensuring patient comfort and safety during preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases for diverse populations including ASA I-V classifications. Adept in critical thinking and problem solving in high-stress environments and crisis intervention. Dedicated to continuous professional development. Regarded highly for collaborative teamwork and effective communication with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring seamless and safe patient care.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
HSF/ UAB ST. VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM
Birmingham, AL
02.2003 - Current
- Board certified CRNA with over 32 years experience. Participates in a variety of surgical cases including general surgery, OB, gynecological surgery, robotic procedures, urology, ENT, pediatrics, GI, orthopedics, vascular, and neurosurgery. Averages 700 cases per year working part time. Collaborates with surgeons and anesthesiologists to design customized anesthesia plans aimed at optimizing patient care and safety.
- Facilitates patient and family education on anesthesia processes to enhance understanding and alleviate preoperative concerns.
- Conducts vigilant and meticulous monitoring of patients' vital signs to ensure swift identification and resolution of procedural complications.
- Preceptor to SRNAs that train in our facility: ensuring compliance of all anesthesia protocols and best practices and fostering a culture of safety
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Anesthesia Resource Management
Oxford Surgery Center, Oxford, Al
03.2000 - 01.2003
- Provided anesthesia (general, regional, MAC) for outpatient procedures including ENT, ortho, plastics, pediatric, opthalmology, and general surgery
- Conducted thorough preoperative assessments to identify potential risks and optimize anesthetic approaches for patients.
- Interdisciplinary collaboration with surgeons and lead anesthesiologist
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center
Anniston, AL
10.1995 - 02.1999
- Full time CRNA with on call responsibilities at a state certified level III emergency trauma center
- Managed anesthesia care for patients in collaboration with anesthesiologists and surgeons
- Implemented evidence-based practices to optimize pain management strategies for postoperative care.
- Managed emergency situations, utilizing advanced airway management skills (glidescope, fiberoptic, and awake intubation) when required.
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
SMAA / Wesley Medical Center, Forrest General Hospital
Hattiesburg, MS
08.1994 - 09.1995
- Full time CRNA with on call responsibilities covering two hospitals providing anesthesia care for ASA I-V patients. Surgical cases included vascular, general, ENT, orthopedics, obstetrics, and general surgical cases. Performed general anesthesia, epidural and spinal anesthesia, MAC anesthesia, and regional anesthesia.
- Conducted comprehensive patient assessments to develop effective treatment plans.
- Prescribed medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safety and efficacy.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and outcomes.
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Baptist Medical Center, Princeton Hospital
Birmingham, Al
08.1993 - 08.1994
- Full time CRNA with on call responsibilities including a variety of surgical and emergency cases, including cardio-thoracic cases while ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout operations.
- Effectively managed the induction, maintenance, and emergence phases of anesthesia while closely monitoring patient responsiveness to ensure optimal recovery.
- Crisis management including MH response, hemodynamic monitoring via arterial lines and central venous access for complex surgical cases.
Education
Certificate of Nurse Anesthesia - Nurse Anesthesia
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL08.1993
Bachelor of Science - Nursing/ BSN
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL05.1989
Skills
- Certifications in NBCRNA, APRN, ACLS, PALS, BLS
- Preceptor to SRNAs
- Airway management, elective, general, and emergency anesthesia, oxygen therapy/ventilator management
- Electronic medical records: CERNER/SIS
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Spinal and epidural administration
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Obstetric anesthesia
- Pharmacology and medication management
- Pre-anesthetic evaluation
- Post-anesthesia care
- Patient advocacy
- Crisis intervention/critical thinking
- Continuous professional development
Certification
- Licensed Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, 1993
- Certifications: NBCRNA, APRN, ACLS, PALS, BLS
Timeline
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
HSF/ UAB ST. VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM
02.2003 - Current
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Anesthesia Resource Management
03.2000 - 01.2003
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center
10.1995 - 02.1999
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
SMAA / Wesley Medical Center, Forrest General Hospital
08.1994 - 09.1995
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Baptist Medical Center, Princeton Hospital
08.1993 - 08.1994
Certificate of Nurse Anesthesia - Nurse Anesthesia
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Bachelor of Science - Nursing/ BSN
Jacksonville State University