SAMANTHA IRWIN
Mountain City,TN
Summary
Skilled CRNA bringing 8+ years of experience in several facilities managing expert anesthesia care for diverse patients. Organize materials, medications and equipment by type of procedure and specific patient requirements. Highly observant, decisive and knowledgeable about numerous inpatient and outpatient procedures.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Virginia Highlands Anesthesia
09.2016 - Current
- Staff nurse anesthetist administering anesthetics for emergency, general, orthopedics, vascular, GYN, pediatric and adult ENT, endoscopy, obstetric, thoracic, urology, ophthalmic, and plastics procedures
- Administration and management of OB epidurals independently on call
- Administration of Ortho and OB spinals, and bier blocks
- Placement of arterial lines as needed
- Served as a clinical preceptor to EMT and VCU nurse anesthesia students.
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Sound Physicans
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Managed emergency situations effectively, utilizing advanced airway management skills when required.
- Effectively managed the induction, maintenance, and emergence phases of anesthesia while closely monitoring patient responsiveness to ensure optimal results.
- Administered and maintained anesthesia and confirmed proper sedation and pain management.
- Improved patient safety by meticulously monitoring anesthesia levels and vital signs during surgical procedures.
- Administered neuraxial and regional anesthesia to laboring and c section patients.
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Bristol Regional Medical Center
03.2016 - 08.2016
- Staff nurse anesthetist providing proficient and confident anesthetics for emergency, general, orthopedics, vascular, GYN, neuro/neuroskeletal, robotics, ENT, endoscopy, urology, plastics, obstetrics, and pediatric dental procedures
- OB epidural/spinal placement
- Performed airway management during emergency codes and ICU intubations
- Served as a clinical preceptor to VCU nurse anesthesia students.
Registered Nurse - Cardiac Catheterization Lab
Bristol Regional Medical Center
09.2012 - 08.2013
- Providing patient care and medication delivery to patients undergoing cardiac catheterization procedures, such as administering conscious sedation, airway management, charting, monitoring patient status, and giving emergency medications when necessary.
Registered Nurse- Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
Bristol Regional Medical Center
04.2010 - 09.2012
- Providing primary patient care and medication delivery to cardiovascular specific disease processes
- Interdisciplinary team member to help plan and deliver care to cardiac patients
- Patient care includes: post-open heart surgery, post-MI, cardiac catheterization with and without PCI, and Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump patients.
Education
Masters of Science in Nurse Anesthesia -
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA12.2015
Bachelor of Science, Nursing -
King College
Bristol, TN05.2010
Skills
- Administration of general and MAC anesthesia
- Administration of neuraxial anesthesia
- Pre, intra, and post op management
- Adaptability
Certification
- TN multistate RN license- #274827
- VA Certified Nurse Practitioner license - #0024173868
- TX APRN license- #1141777
- OK APRN license - #219613
Timeline
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Sound Physicans
01.2024 - 06.2024
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Virginia Highlands Anesthesia
09.2016 - Current
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Bristol Regional Medical Center
03.2016 - 08.2016
Registered Nurse - Cardiac Catheterization Lab
Bristol Regional Medical Center
09.2012 - 08.2013
Registered Nurse- Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
Bristol Regional Medical Center
04.2010 - 09.2012
Masters of Science in Nurse Anesthesia -
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor of Science, Nursing -
King College