Raven Hicks
Ashburn,VA
Summary
Accomplished CRNA with a proven track record at Inova Fair Oaks Hospital, enhancing patient safety and care efficiency in diverse surgical settings. Skilled in both independent and collaborative team work, with a commitment to continuous professional development. Seeking to start a new journey as a school nurse.
Expertise in health assessments, emergency response, and patient education, combined with compassionate approach and strong communication abilities. Reliable and flexible, consistently meeting high standards in healthcare delivery.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
CRNA
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
07.2024 - Current
- Enhanced patient safety through vigilant monitoring and adjusting anesthetic levels during surgery.
- Maintained accurate medical records by documenting all aspects of anesthesia care, including preoperative assessments, intraoperative events, and postoperative followups.
- Increased efficiency in the operating room by managing airway devices and ensuring proper placement of intravenous lines.
- Managed postoperative pain effectively by adjusting medication dosages or utilizing alternative therapies as needed, promoting patient comfort during recovery.
- Improved patient care by providing anesthesia services for a variety of surgical procedures, including general, orthopedic, and obstetric cases.
CRNA
Bluebonnet Anesthesia LLC
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Improved patient care by providing anesthesia services for a variety of surgical procedures, including general, orthopedic, and obstetric cases.
- Optimized patient outcomes through effective preoperative assessments and risk evaluations.
- Collaborated with surgeons to develop customized anesthesia plans tailored to individual patients'' needs.
- Developed anesthesia care plan based on past medical history, current status and surgical requirements.
Nurse Anesthetist
UPMC Western Maryland
02.2020 - 07.2023
- Administers general, regional and monitored anesthesia care for patients in variety of surgical specialties to include general, orthopedic, neurosurgical, urology, gastroenterology, obstetric/gynecology, otorhinolaryngology, vascular, thoracic , podiatry and pediatric
- Developed anesthesia care plan based on past medical history, current status and surgical requirements
- Delivered targeted pharmacological assistance, mechanical ventilation support and other interventions during routine and complex surgeries
- Demonstrates professionalism and a positive attitude while striving to advance the profession through training student nurse anesthetists and personal development through conference attendance and continuing education
Registered Nurse CVICU
Memorial Hermann
09.2015 - 07.2017
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions
- Monitored patient condition by interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols
Registered Nurse SICU
Methodist Willowbrook Hospital
06.2012 - 02.2015
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds and thoracic trauma
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization
- Assessed and managed various patient treatments for numerous patient diagnoses from sepsis to acute respiratory distress
Education
Doctorate Of Nurse Anesthesia - Nurse Anesthesia
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX12.2020
Bachelor Of Nursing - Nursing
The University of Texas Medical Branch
Galveston, TX04.2012
Skills
- Demonstrated interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills, along with the ability to interact effectively with a diverse constituent population
- Ability to work independently and as part of an inter-disciplinary team
- Ability to function in stressful and emergent situations
- Clinical judgment
- Excellent communication
- Medication management
- Electronic medical records
Licenses and Certifications
Registered Nurse: Virginia expires 10/31/2026
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse: Virginia expires 10/31/2026
Timeline
CRNA
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
07.2024 - Current
CRNA
Bluebonnet Anesthesia LLC
07.2023 - 07.2024
Nurse Anesthetist
UPMC Western Maryland
02.2020 - 07.2023
Registered Nurse CVICU
Memorial Hermann
09.2015 - 07.2017
Registered Nurse SICU
Methodist Willowbrook Hospital
06.2012 - 02.2015
Doctorate Of Nurse Anesthesia - Nurse Anesthesia
Texas Christian University
Bachelor Of Nursing - Nursing
The University of Texas Medical Branch
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