Salem Wagner
El Dorado,KS
Summary
Dynamic Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist skilled in administering anesthesia and optimizing patient care. Expertise in collaboration with surgical teams, ensuring high standards of safety and comfort for patients during complex procedures. Committed to delivering exceptional outcomes through clinical judgment and teamwork.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Sleep by Salem
El Dorado, KS
12.2020 - Current
- Administer anesthesia and monitor patient vitals throughout surgical procedures.
- Collaborate with surgeons and medical staff to ensure optimal patient care.
- Assess patient health histories to determine appropriate anesthetic methods.
- Educate patients on anesthesia procedures, risks, and post-operative care.
- Evaluate patient responses to anesthesia and adjust dosages as necessary for safety.
- 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.
- Managed emergency situations by initiating or participating in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Delivered targeted pharmacological assistance, mechanical ventilation support and other interventions during routine and complex surgeries.
- Minimized risk of complications by adhering to evidence-based practices in the administration of general, regional, and monitored anesthesia care techniques.
- Maintained a high standard of cleanliness and sterility in the anesthesia work area, preventing infection risks.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork within the perioperative setting by collaborating closely with colleagues across disciplines, leading to improved overall patient outcomes.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment when assessing patients'' medical histories, allergies, and other factors that could impact anesthesia administration.
- Conducted thorough pre-anesthetic assessments, ensuring patients were suitable candidates for anesthesia administration.
- Performed pre-anesthetic physical evaluations and patient interviews and documented results.
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Mid America Anesthesia Providers
El Dorado, KS
09.2012 - 12.2020
- Lead training sessions for new nursing staff on anesthesia protocols and safety measures.
- Streamline anesthesia delivery processes to enhance operational efficiency in the clinic.
- Implement quality improvement initiatives that enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction rates.
- Developed anesthesia care plan based on past medical history, current status and surgical requirements.
- Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other medical professionals to develop comprehensive anesthesia plans for each patient.
- Accounted for factors such as patient weight, sex and general body type to calculate anesthetic dosages.
- Coordinated skilled emergency response and medical interventions to stabilize patients and treat specific symptoms.
- Increased patient satisfaction with pre-operative consultations that clearly explained the anesthesia process and addressed any concerns or questions they had.
- Collaborate with surgeons and medical staff to ensure optimal patient care.
- Assess patient health histories to determine appropriate anesthetic methods.
- Educate patients on anesthesia procedures, risks, and post-operative care.
- Evaluate patient responses to anesthesia and adjust dosages as necessary for safety.
- 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.
- Maintained a high standard of cleanliness and sterility in the anesthesia work area, preventing infection risks.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment when assessing patients'' medical histories, allergies, and other factors that could impact anesthesia administration.
- Conducted thorough pre-anesthetic assessments, ensuring patients were suitable candidates for anesthesia administration.
Education
Master of Science - Nurse Anesthesia
Newman University
Wichita, KS08.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Fort Hays State University
Hays, KS05.1999
Skills
- Epidural administration
- Anesthesia administration
- Intravenous therapy
- Medication management
- Patient positioning
- General anesthesia
- Monitoring vital signs
- Airway management
- Electronic medical records
- Regional anesthesia
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Oxygen therapy
- Post-anesthesia care
- Blood transfusion
- Pre-anesthetic evaluation
- Anesthetic administration
- Emergency response
- Pain management
- Patient assessment
- Obstetric anesthesia
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Critical thinking
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Clinical judgment
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Collaborative teamwork
- Patient education
- Patient monitoring
- Clinical assessment
- Medication administration
- Self motivation
- Medical terminology
- Professionalism
- Time management abilities
- Adaptability
- Professional demeanor
- Anesthesia care plan development
- HIPAA protocols
- Nerve block
- Anesthesia response assessment
- Cardiopulmonary life support
- Intraoperative monitoring
- Advanced anatomy knowledge
- Mechanical ventilation control
Timeline
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Sleep by Salem
12.2020 - Current
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Mid America Anesthesia Providers
09.2012 - 12.2020
Master of Science - Nurse Anesthesia
Newman University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Fort Hays State University