Sam DiGiovanni
Oviedo,FL
Summary
New graduate Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist with 6 years of prior nursing experience and clinical anesthesia training across adult, OB, pediatric, trauma, outpatient, and regional settings. Strong foundation of leadership skills with teamwork and collaboration gained from military tenure as an Army Officer.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Army Officer
Florida Army National Guard
St. Petersburg, FL
06.2015 - Current
- Led training exercises to enhance team readiness and operational effectiveness.
- Developed strategic plans for resource allocation and mission execution.
- Coordinated logistics for personnel deployment and equipment management.
- Implemented safety protocols to ensure compliance during operations.
- Mentored junior officers on leadership strategies and tactical decision-making.
- Developed comprehensive training programs for subordinates, resulting in improved skill sets and job performance.
Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Barry University
Orlando, FL
05.2024 - 05.2027
- Approximate case volume: 750 anesthetics across general, MAC, TIVA, OB, pediatrics, trauma, ambulatory, and regional cases.
- Experience with: airway techniques, ultrasound-guided IV access, arterial line placement, neuraxial/regional exposure, hemodynamic management, and multimodal pain planning.
- Completed pre-op evaluations, developed anesthetic care plans, managed intraoperative care, and provided clear PACU handoff communication.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical judgments when encountering unexpected situations or emergencies while providing anesthesia care.
Registered Nurse
Orlando Regional Medical Center
Orlando, FL
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Assisted in preparing operating rooms by ensuring sterile conditions and organizing surgical instruments.
- Monitored patient vital signs during procedures to ensure safety and stability.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to facilitate efficient workflow and communication.
Registered Nurse
AdventHealth
Orlando, FL
10.2018 - 08.2023
- Served as a preceptor for new nurses entering the critical care field, sharing knowledge and expertise to facilitate successful integration into the team.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders in critical care environments.
- Demonstrated a high level of adaptability in adjusting to ever-changing patient acuity levels within the critical care unit, ensuring consistent delivery of safe and effective nursing care.
Education
Doctor in Nursing Practice - Anesthesia
Barry University
Miami, FL05-2027
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL08-2018
Skills
- Operational Planning
- Military Operations
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Anesthesia Monitoring
- Airway Management
- Patient Assessment
- Pharmacology Knowledge
- Intravenous Therapy
- Pre-operative Planning
- Post-operative Recovery
Certification
- Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association
- Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) - American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)
Timeline
Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Barry University
05.2024 - 05.2027
Registered Nurse
Orlando Regional Medical Center
01.2023 - 04.2024
Registered Nurse
AdventHealth
10.2018 - 08.2023
Army Officer
Florida Army National Guard
06.2015 - Current
Doctor in Nursing Practice - Anesthesia
Barry University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Central Florida