RODOLFO ARANA MSN CRNA
Palmetto Bay,USA
Summary
Highly qualified Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist with over 12 years of combined anesthesia and critical-care experience, providing efficient, comprehensive anesthesia optimal quality care across diverse range of surgical specialties. Experienced in administering a broad range of anesthetic techniques and managing medically complex and high acuity patients. Recognized for strong clinical judgement, team work, sound decision making, reliability, professionalism, and a commitment to patient safety, clinical excellence and collaborative anesthesia care.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Jackson Health System
02.2017 - Current
- Administered anesthesia under medical direction of anesthesiologist for diverse surgical cases, utilizing inhalation agents and intravenous, regional techniques including sub-arachnoid, epidural, or peripheral nerve block for optimal patient outcomes.
- Maintained constant care of anesthetized patients by observing, interpreting, and recording vital signs, including blood pressure, EKG, oxygen saturation, end tidal CO2, anesthetic concentration, and temperature.
- Inserted arterial and central venous pressure lines for patient monitoring in surgical settings.
- Evaluated post-anesthesia surgical responses and initiated corrective actions or consultations to address complications, ensuring patient safety and recovery.
- Discharged patients from post-anesthesia care unit.
- Performed Pre-operative health history screening assessment, evaluated diagnostic results, documented anesthetic evaluation and obtained informed consent.
- Educated patients on effects of anesthesia and administered pre-anesthetic medications to ensure informed consent and safety.
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Sheridan - Kendall Anesthesia Associates
03.2015 - 02.2017
- Conducted pre-operative anesthetic evaluations and educated patients on anesthesia effects to ensure informed consent and comfort.
- Administered anesthesia under anesthesiologist's supervision, ensuring optimal patient safety and care.
- Monitored and recorded vital signs, including blood pressure, EKG, oxygen saturation, end tidal CO2, anesthetic concentration, and temperature to maintain constant patient care.
- Maintain constant care of the patient by monitoring and recording blood pressure, EKG, oxygen saturation, end tidal CO2, anesthetic concentration, and temperature.
- Inserted invasive monitoring lines for arterial and central venous pressure in a clinical setting.
Registered Nurse
University of Miami Hospital
08.2010 - 02.2013
- Cared for and treated patients undergoing cardiac cath procedures, stent placements, and valve repairs or replacements, ensuring optimal recovery and patient outcomes.
- Monitored, identified, and treated cardiac arrhythmias, performing cardioversion and defibrillation as needed to maintain patient stability.
- Experienced in caring for patients with IABPs, Impella, CRRT, permanent or temporary pacemaker and hemodynamic monitor Swan Ganz, CI/CO, CVP, PA Pressures, and Arterial BP.
- Titrated vaso-active drugs, managed electrolyte replacement, and administered intravenous fluids and blood transfusions.
- Assisted in recovering patients immediately after open-heart surgery in a critical care setting.
- Provide patient/family education and medication, discharge planning and evaluation.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Miami
Coral Gables, FloridaBachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Miami
Coral Gables, FloridaBachelor of Science - Biological Science
Florida International University
Miami, FloridaEMT- Basic -
Florida Medical Training Institute
Doral, FloridaSkills
- General Surgery
- Colorectal
- Orthopedic
- Spine
- Gynecologic
- Urologic
- Vascular
- Plastic/Maxillofacial
- Podiatry
- Obstetrics
- Pediatrics
- Trauma
- High-Acuity Complex Patients
Skills
- Thorough preoperative patient evaluation and physical assessment
- Pharmacology expertise
- Anesthesia medication administration
- Advanced airway management
- Patient monitoring
- Pain management protocols
- Regional anesthesia
- Preoperative and postoperative care.
Certification
- ARNP
- NBCRNA
- AANA
- EMT- Paramedic
- BLS (Basic Life Support, CPR)
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
- PALS (Pediatric Life Support)
- CCRN-CMC-CSC
Awards
- National Society of Collegiate Scholars
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
- Delta Epsilon Iota Academic Honor Society
- Alpha Epsilon Delta Pre-Professional Honor Society
- Nursing Student Association
- Robert Wood Johnson Scholarship
- Golden Key International Honor Society
- Florida Medallion Scholar
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Jackson Health System
02.2017 - Current
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Sheridan - Kendall Anesthesia Associates
03.2015 - 02.2017
Registered Nurse
University of Miami Hospital
08.2010 - 02.2013
Master of Science - Nursing
University of Miami
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Miami
Bachelor of Science - Biological Science
Florida International University
EMT- Basic -
Florida Medical Training Institute