Samuel Njoroge
Edmond,OK
Summary
Skilled Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist with experience in administering anesthesia, and providing pre-operative, operative, and post-operative care. Specialize in monitoring patient responses to anesthesia and adjusting as necessary for optimal patient safety and comfort. Possess strong interpersonal skills for effective communication with healthcare teams and patients.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff CRNA
OU Medical Center
Oklahoma City, OK
09.2022 - Current
- Review the patient's medical history, physically evaluate the patient, and determine the appropriate anesthesia technique.
- Develop and implement an anesthetic plan of care, including monitoring modalities, and post-anesthesia follow-up evaluation and care.
- Perform all aspects of general and MAC anesthesia cases in ASA 1 - 6 patients in a level one trauma center/university hospital
- Monitor and treat intra-operative concerns as they arise and communicate appropriately to the surgeon and anesthesia attending
- Select, obtain, prepare, and use equipment, invasive and non-invasive monitors, supplies, and drugs for the administration of sedation, anesthesia, and pain management services; perform safety checks as needed.
- Monitor and document patient vital signs prior to, during, and after anesthesia.
- Select, order, obtain, and administer analgesic and anesthetic agents, adjuvant drugs, accessory drugs, fluids, or blood products necessary to provide anesthesia services
- Facilitate emergence and recovery from anesthesia by evaluating patient response, and selecting, ordering, and administering medications, fluids, and ventilator support to maintain patient stability during transfer..
- Educate patients and their families on anesthesia procedures.
Education
Master of Science - Nurse Anesthesia
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA07-2007
Skills
- Anesthesia techniques
- Patient assessment proficiency
- Ventilator management
- Intravenous therapy
- Ultrasound-guided procedures
- Clinical assessment
Certification
- Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
- Registered Nurse in Oklahoma (RN)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Staff CRNA
OU Medical Center
09.2022 - Current
Master of Science - Nurse Anesthesia
Drexel University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Drexel University
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