Tammy Somerville

• Served as a resource for nursing staff regarding anesthesia-related questions or concerns, fostering collaboration across departments.
• Stayed current with advancements in anesthesia practices through continuing education courses and professional development opportunities.
• Increased efficiency in the operating room by managing airway devices and ensuring proper placement of intravenous lines, administering proper amounts of IV fluids ,blood,and colloids.
• Ensured availability of necessary equipment and medications for each procedure, contributing to seamless surgical experiences for both patients and staff.
• Maintained accurate medical records by documenting all aspects of anesthesia care, including preoperative assessments, intraoperative events and monitoring current lab values.
• Optimized patient outcomes through effective preoperative assessments and risk evaluations.
• Managed postoperative pain effectively by adjusting medication dosages or utilizing alternative therapies as needed, promoting patient comfort during recovery.
• Improved patient care by providing anesthesia services for a variety of surgical procedures, including general, orthopedic, endoscopies, and obstetric cases.
• Administered and maintained anesthesia and confirmed proper sedation and pain management.
• Developed anesthesia care plan based on past medical history, current status and surgical requirements.

which I trained. cancer surgery

responsibilities included:

overnight trauma call, surgeries both in and out of the OR, adult and pediatric out of dept cases,

general anesthesia for all ages of life from Premature newborns to elderly

to include general, gynecologic, transplants, orthopedics, neuro, endoscopy, cancer surgery to name several.

• Handled ventilator support, feeding tubes and central lines.
• Assisted physicians with bedside procedures, ensuring accurate treatment administration and timely patient recovery.
• Demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills while managing complex clinical situations involving multiple organ systems failures in critically ill patients.
• Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
• Reduced patient complications by promptly identifying changes in condition and initiating appropriate interventions.
• Increased family involvement in patient care by providing timely updates on their loved one''s progress and addressing any concerns or questions they may have had.
• Facilitated smooth patient transitions from the ICU to other units by providing detailed reports and recommendations for ongoing care.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to establish optimal care plans, resulting in improved patient satisfaction.
• Cared for wounds such as surgical sites and pressure sores to prevent infection and promote healing.
• Supported needs of medically complex patients with skilled nursing care.
• Documented and carried out directives of primary intensivists.
• Observed patients' vital signs and administered physician-prescribed medications and treatments.
• Delivered age-appropriate medical care for adult, adolescent, and geriatric ICU patients.
• Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out, and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
• Administered medications and treatments as ordered by physician.