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Mellony Harris, CRNA

Hickory,NC

Summary

Well-trained, accurate and enthusiastic CRNA with proven expertise and solid background effectively handling many types of anesthesia cases. Comfortable with fast-paced environment with rapid turnovers. Highly skilled and able to quickly establish trusting relationships in the clinical setting. Compassion in the delivery of care is present in every case. Able to work autonomously or in a team setting, with ability to establish quick rapport with anesthesiologists, surgeons, and staff.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Staff CRNA

Butlak Anesthesia Solutions
Statesville, NC
06.2013 - Current
  • Practiced anesthesia in 144 bed/6 OR facility with out of site coverage including ESWL, cath lab, CT, ICU, endo suite. Cases: OB, GYN, Peds, Ortho, Spine, Cysto, General, Robot, and Cysto. High Autonomy practice setting.
  • Practiced at Surgery Center with Ortho, Peds, Eyes, and General cases
  • Developed great working relationship with fellow CRNA's, MDA's, surgeons and staff.
  • Administered and maintained anesthesia and confirmed proper sedation and pain management.
  • Delivered targeted pharmacological assistance, mechanical ventilation support and other interventions during routine and complex surgeries.
  • Developed anesthesia care plan based on past medical history, current status and surgical requirements.
  • Accounted for factors such as patient weight, sex and general body type to calculate anesthetic dosages.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Skills: SAB, A-lines, TIVA, General, MAC, Bier Blocks, Omnicell

Staff CRNA

Contract CRNA/Carolina Plastic Surgery
Spartanburg, SC
03.2011 - 03.2014
  • General and MAC anesthesia in all CRNA setting.
  • 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.
  • Performed pre-anesthetic screenings by conducting physical evaluations and thorough patient interviews.
  • Checked on patients post-anesthesia by inquiring about responses to drugs and surgical experiences.

Staff CRNA

Catawba Valley Regional Medical Center
Hickory, NC
06.2011 - 06.2013
  • 250 beds/ 15 OR's
  • CRNA education focused practice. Experience with learning peripheral nerve blocks obtained. High autonomy. SAB's, Epidurals, Bier Blocks, Complex cases.
  • OB and Main OR call, General, Peds, Ortho, Neuro, Vascular, Gyn, Cysto, ESWL, MAC, Endo, Out of OR coverage, Difficult IV team.
  • Great working relationship with CRNA's, MDA's, Surgeons and Staff.
  • Administered and maintained anesthesia and confirmed proper sedation and pain management.
  • Delivered targeted pharmacological assistance, mechanical ventilation support and other interventions during routine and complex surgeries.
  • Developed anesthesia care plan based on past medical history, current status and surgical requirements.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.

Staff CRNA

Contract CRNA/Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
Spartanburg, SC
06.2000 - 09.2011
  • 600 bed Level 1 Trauma Center providing all types of anesthetics
  • Provided 24 hour call coverage. 24 hr OB call and 24 hour Main OR call. SAB's, Epidurals, A-lines, All vasoactive medications, Trauma, Organ Harvesting, Peds, Neonatal, General, Gyn, Cysto, Ortho, Plastics, Vascular, Neuro, Bariatrics, and Same Day Surgery.
  • Great working relationship with entire anesthesia team, surgeons, and staff.
  • Administered and maintained anesthesia and confirmed proper sedation and pain management.
  • Delivered targeted pharmacological assistance, mechanical ventilation support and other interventions during routine and complex surgeries.
  • Developed anesthesia care plan based on past medical history, current status and surgical requirements.

Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse

Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
Spartanburg, SC
06.1995 - 12.1997

Worked in immediate cardiovascular post-op unit caring for open heart patients and all vascular surgeries requiring intensive care. Managed all drips, balloon pump and swans.

Education

Master of Science - Nurse Anesthesia

University of South Carolina - Columbia
Columbia, SC
2000

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Gardner Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC
1997

Diploma - Nursing

Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing
Charlotte, NC
1993

Skills

  • Highly experienced in variety of anesthesia settings including Trauma Center, Hospital, Ambulatory Surgery Center, and Office setting
  • 21 years of experience
  • Effectively able to respond to emergent situations with critical thinking and fast-acting mindset
  • Regional experience including spinal and epidural placement and management
  • Highly motivated, optimistic and proven team player
  • Strong interpersonal skills

Certification

ACLS, BLS, PALS current

Certification with NBCRNA current

Timeline

Staff CRNA

Butlak Anesthesia Solutions
06.2013 - Current

Staff CRNA

Catawba Valley Regional Medical Center
06.2011 - 06.2013

Staff CRNA

Contract CRNA/Carolina Plastic Surgery
03.2011 - 03.2014

Staff CRNA

Contract CRNA/Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
06.2000 - 09.2011

Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse

Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
06.1995 - 12.1997

Master of Science - Nurse Anesthesia

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Gardner Webb University

Diploma - Nursing

Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing
Mellony Harris, CRNA