Robin Szewczak
Pitman,NJ
Summary
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist with significant experience in providing pre-anesthetic preparation and post-anesthesia care. Strengths include exceptional patient-centered care, high level of critical thinking skills, and ability to handle high-pressure situations. Have made tangible impacts through improved anesthesia protocols that enhanced patient safety and recovery rates. Experienced in adult cardiac anesthesia and pediatrics.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
CRNA -Lead Quality and Safety
Cooper University Hospital
Camden, NJ
03.2023 - Current
- Assessed patient physical condition and developed an appropriate anesthesia plan.
- Provided pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative care to patients undergoing general and regional anesthesia.
- Monitored vital signs during surgery and adjusted medications accordingly.
- Performed airway management including intubation, extubation, laryngeal mask airways insertion, fiberoptic intubations and tracheostomies.
- Cared for critically ill patients in intensive care units.
- Cardiac anesthesia and PEDS team.
- Lead roles include: survey readiness, responding to EARS reports, part of the morbidity and mortality team, and PI team.
CRNA
Cooper University Hospital
Camden, NJ
01.2019 - Current
- Provided pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative care to patients undergoing general and regional anesthesia.
- Assessed patient physical condition and developed an appropriate anesthesia plan.
- Performed airway management including intubation, extubation, laryngeal mask airways insertion, fiberoptic intubations and tracheostomies.
- Cardiac and PEDS team member.
CRNA
Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center
Camden, NJ
08.2003 - 01.2019
- Assessed patient physical condition and developed an appropriate anesthesia plan.
- Provided pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative care to patients undergoing general and regional anesthesia.
- Monitored vital signs during surgery and adjusted medications accordingly.
- Member of the cardiac team.
- Traveled to 5 surgical centers that the team covered providing surgical center anesthesia.
Registered Nurse
Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center
Camden, NJ
03.1994 - 05.2001
- Provided patient care and education to patients with chronic illnesses.
- Assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated nursing care for assigned patients.
- Performed triage assessments of walk-in patients in a clinic setting.
- Specialty was the CVU/CCU and ICU. Provided care to critically ill adults who underwent "open-heart' surgery. Managed multiple lines and intravenous medications as well as IABP.
RN
Underwood Memorial Hospital
Woodbury, NJ
06.1992 - 03.1994
- Assessed patient health and developed individualized care plans accordingly.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients, including administering medications, wound care, and IV therapy.
- Educated patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
- RN in ICU/CCU unit
Education
Master of Science - Cannabis Medicine and Business
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA12-2023
Master of Science - Master's of Nursing and Anesthesia
University of Medicine And Dentistry
Stratford, NJ05-2003
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Widener University
Chester, PA12-1999
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rockland Community College
Suffern, NY06-1992
Skills
- Advanced Airway Management
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Advanced Life Support
- Neonatal Resuscitation
Timeline
CRNA -Lead Quality and Safety
Cooper University Hospital
03.2023 - Current
CRNA
Cooper University Hospital
01.2019 - Current
CRNA
Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center
08.2003 - 01.2019
Registered Nurse
Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center
03.1994 - 05.2001
RN
Underwood Memorial Hospital
06.1992 - 03.1994
Master of Science - Cannabis Medicine and Business
Thomas Jefferson University
Master of Science - Master's of Nursing and Anesthesia
University of Medicine And Dentistry
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Widener University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Rockland Community College
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