Ryan Azeltine
Riverview,FL
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised, although always employed in a care team model, and quickly mastering new skills. Maintained ability to safely provide variety of anesthetics across the medical spectrum, with experience in CVOR, Obstetrical anesthesia, and pediatric care.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Envision Healthcare
Tampa, FL
02.2016 - 05.2024
- Managed pain control utilizing various pharmacologic modalities and techniques including epidural blocks and nerve blocks.
- Attended regular departmental meetings discussing issues related to clinical practices.
- Provided comprehensive anesthesia services for a variety of surgical procedures.
- Monitored vital signs, administered anesthesia agents, and monitored the patient during surgery.
- Served as a resource for nurses seeking information about administering anesthesia drugs safely.
- Collaborated with surgeons and other healthcare professionals in developing treatment plans for patients.
- Performed preoperative evaluations, airway management, and post-anesthesia care assessments.
- Evaluated laboratory results and diagnostic studies in order to make decisions regarding appropriate anesthetic interventions.
- Advised medical staff regarding potential complications related to anesthetic administration or patient status changes during surgery.
- Educated patients about their conditions before and after the procedure, as well as providing support to family members when needed.
- Provided guidance to students learning about nurse anesthesia practice.
- Ensured that operating room protocols were followed throughout the procedure.
- Calculated correct dosages of anesthetics based on factors such as patient body type, sex and weight.
- Administered recovery medications and fluids to help patients transition off anesthesia.
- Monitored and managed patient airways to maintain optimal levels and prevent common complications.
- Delivered emergency care such as positive airway management, cardiac support and medical interventions based on patients monitored parameters.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at improving patient outcomes.
- Administered regional, intravenous sedation, general and monitored anesthesia care techniques as appropriate for each case.
Registered Nurse
University Community Hospital
Tampa, FL
08.2004 - 08.2012
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Collaborated with physicians, nurses, therapists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions through ongoing assessment of patient responses.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or surgical procedures.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care plans.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
- Advocated for patients by supporting and respecting basic rights, values, and beliefs.
- Evaluated patients, recognized and addressed complications and coordinated treatment with other members of critical care team.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Trained and mentored new RNs on best practices, hospital policies and standards of care.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
Education
Master of Science - Nurse Anesthetist
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL12-2015
Skills
- Airway Management
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- General Anesthesia
- Obstetrical Anesthesia
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Professional Demeanor
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Adaptability
- Problem-solving Abilities
- Emergency Response
- Task Prioritization
- Single Lung Ventilation
- Fiberoptic and Video Laryngoscopy
- Central Line Insertion
- Ultrasound Technique
- Arterial Line
- Regional Anesthetics
- DLETT and Bronchial blockers
Certification
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Envision Healthcare
02.2016 - 05.2024
Registered Nurse
University Community Hospital
08.2004 - 08.2012
Master of Science - Nurse Anesthetist
University of South Florida
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS
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