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WANDA TOBIAS

CHESTERFIELD,VA

Summary

A Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist with experience in open heart, neuro, vascular, OB/GYN, ortho, ENT, trauma, pediatrics and general surgery and ambulatory surgery center care. Proficient in various skills of the nurse anesthetist including arterial lines, IV/TIVA and regional anesthesia. With several years of mentoring student Nurse Anesthetist offering an experienced CRNA practice with solid clinical and educational background. Flexible under changing situations as well as the ability to work well in fast paced emergency situations. Eager to build on my practice as a anesthesia mentor.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

North American Partners in Anesthesia
12.2022 - Current
  • Administered and maintained anesthesia and confirmed proper anesthetic and pain management.
  • Delivered targeted pharmacological assistance, mechanical ventilation support and other interventions during routine and complex surgeries.
  • Developed anesthesia care plan based on past medical history, current status and surgical requirements.
  • Managed emergency situations by initiating or participating in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
  • Initially providing Co-Chief support to staff during transition of group from CAA to NAPA.

Staff CRNA

Commonwealth Anesthesia Associates
08.2019 - 12.2022
  • Providing anesthesia care to multiple specialties, rotating between St. Francis Medical Center, Johnston Willis and Chippenham Medical Center.
  • As part of the Call Team I provide OB regional anesthesia in addition to occasional regional blocks for orthopedic surgeries.
  • Appointed Co-Chief during the last year of employment with CAA based solely at St Francis Medical Center.
  • Also, providing mentoring and preceptorship to SRNA's from Virginia Commonwealth University and Georgetown University.

Staff CRNA

Sheridan Healthcare Inc.
07.2016 - 07.2019
  • Providing anesthesia care to multiple specialties at Peninsula Regional Medical Center, a level III trauma center with 289 beds
  • As part of the overnight staff providing OB regional anesthesia care in addition to regional blocks for orthopedic surgeries
  • Appointed Lead to a new ongoing project for CRNAs to provide peripheral nerve blocks pre and post operatively at PRMC
  • Also, continuing to provide mentoring and preceptorship to SRNA's from University of Maryland System and Respiratory Students from Salisbury University.

Staff CRNA

Carolinas HealthCare Systems
11.2012 - 05.2016
  • At this 235 bed facility in Pineville I initially joined the staff as part of the Heart Team after approximately one year became part of the Call Team staff providing anesthesia care to various specialties including pediatrics and non-operating room areas
  • Also providing emergency services after hours on units throughout the hospital
  • This facility housed a Nurse Anesthesia program from which I mentored students on a regular basis in the OR
  • As part of a clinical ladder project I became the Liaison between CRNA's and Anesthesia Tech's, taking a role of mentor and leader for the Anesthesia Technicians.

Staff CRNA

Capitol Anesthesiology Association
07.2008 - 03.2012
  • Providing anesthesia care to a wide range of patients in a variety of services including cardiac, neuro, ortho, vascular and OB in support of medical staff
  • With this anesthesia group I covered Seton Family of Hospitals which includes 2 trauma hospitals and a children's hospital
  • In addition, providing anesthesia care to a few of the outpatient surgery centers.

Staff CRNA

Southern Maryland Anesthesia Associates
02.2006 - 06.2008
  • Providing anesthesia care at Doctors Community Hospital, cases include Pedi ENT, general surgery, eyes, vascular, urology, endo, and cath lab as well as outpatient anesthesia care.

Staff CRNA

Sheridan Healthcare Inc.
07.2005 - 02.2006
  • Starting as a new graduate providing anesthesia care at Maryland General Hospital in general, ortho, urology and gyn cases.

Education

Nurse Anesthesiology Diploma -

Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nurse Anesthesia
Philadelphia, PA
11.2004

Masters of Science Nurse Anesthesiology Dec 2004 -

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA
12.2004

Bachelor of Science Nursing -

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA
12.1999

Associate in Applied Science Nursing -

Northern Virginia Community College
Fairfax, VA
05.1993

Licensure/certification

  • CRNA certification with NBCRNA
  • Virginia APRN
  • ACLS and PALS for Healthcare Provider

References

References provided upon request

Projects

Lead Coordinator of Peninsula Regional Medical Centers first Peripheral Nerve Block Workshop with prior approval by AANA for 6 class A CE credits. Lead Coordinator for the CRNA Peripheral Nerve Block Team at Peninsula Regional Medical Center Airway Management demonstrator at Salisbury University for the Respiratory Students operating room experience preparation. Liaison for the department Anesthesia Technicians at Carolinas Healthcare System Pineville

Timeline

Staff Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

North American Partners in Anesthesia
12.2022 - Current

Staff CRNA

Commonwealth Anesthesia Associates
08.2019 - 12.2022

Staff CRNA

Sheridan Healthcare Inc.
07.2016 - 07.2019

Staff CRNA

Carolinas HealthCare Systems
11.2012 - 05.2016

Staff CRNA

Capitol Anesthesiology Association
07.2008 - 03.2012

Staff CRNA

Southern Maryland Anesthesia Associates
02.2006 - 06.2008

Staff CRNA

Sheridan Healthcare Inc.
07.2005 - 02.2006

Nurse Anesthesiology Diploma -

Pennsylvania Hospital School of Nurse Anesthesia

Masters of Science Nurse Anesthesiology Dec 2004 -

Temple University

Bachelor of Science Nursing -

George Mason University

Associate in Applied Science Nursing -

Northern Virginia Community College

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