Wendy Allar

-Provide comprehensive anesthesia support across pediatric surgical services in high-volume OR setting

-Specialized pediatric anesthesia support for complex cases including:

Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia(CDH)repairs

Tracheopexy/ airway reconstruction procedures

Cardiac transplant and advanced cardiac surgical services

-Support high-acuity services including trauma, endoscopy,OB and outpatient surgery

-Prepare, calibrate, and troubleshoot anesthesia machines, ventilators, and advanced airway equipment

-Operated invasive hemodynamic monitoring equipment, intubation bronchoscopes and ultrasonic scanning devices under direction of licensed anesthesia provider.

-Assist anesthesia providers with difficult airway management, intubations, arterial/central line setup

-Serve as primary preceptor for new anesthesia technicians, ensuring competency and workflow efficiency

-Led initiatives to streamline communication between surgical teams, improving overall procedural outcomes.

-Demonstrated professionalism and attentiveness while responding to urgent situations involving anesthesiology requirements or emergencies swiftly.

-Competent in the operation and maintenance of Level One and Belmont rapid infuser devices

-Level 1 Trauma Center

-Worked as a full time Cardiac anesthesia technician focusing on cardiac, cardiothoracic and vascular surgical cases, CABG, TAVR, valve repair/replacement and heart and liver transplant cases

-Support TEE setup, probe handling, troubleshooting for optimal imaging for cases

-Prepared and assisted in monitoring of SWAN-GANZ catheters

BCO/CCO

-Proficient and certified in operating point of care diagnostic tool used to rapidly asses blood clot formations and fibrinolysis (ROTEM)

-Support fiber-optic scope setup and maintenance,

preparing equipment and monitoring patients throughout surgeries.

-Conducted routine maintenance and calibration of anesthesia delivery systems and ancillary equipment

-Trained new staff on anesthesia protocols, equipment use, and safety practices to enhance team efficiency.

-Implemented quality control measures for anesthesia equipment

-Assisted anesthesia personnel with insertion and setup of temporary pacemakers, catheters, invasive monitoring lines and central lines for hemodynamic monitoring.

-Maintained and cleaned anesthesia machines by changing soda-lime, refilling vaporizers with anesthetic agents and replacing nitrous, oxygen and air cylinders.

-Stocked anesthesia supplies in anesthetizing locations, fiber optic carts, ploss carts and emergency airway bags.

-Performed blood gas analysis, using blood gas analyzing and centrifuge equipment to monitor and determine carbon dioxide, sodium, pH and oxygen saturation in patients.

-Assisted anesthesiologists in the administration of regional, general, and local anesthesia for various surgical procedures.

- Level 1 Trauma center

-Calibration and set up for anesthesia machines and monitors

- Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical or technical issues with ventilators, monitors, and airway devices

-Cleaning and sterilization of anesthesia blades, fiber-optic scopes and TEEs

-Supported anesthesia provider during patient induction procedures.

-Established necessary airway equipment to support patient care and safety.

-Monitored and replenished inventory to support uninterrupted workflow and resource availability.

-Coordinated the effective handling of medications and blood products during trauma interventions.

-Administered sterile techniques in cardiac surgeries, emphasizing infection control and procedural integrity.

-Facilitated safe transport of invasively monitored operating room and intensive care unit patients.

-Level II Trauma center

-Supported anesthesiologists during procedures by managing critical equipment and providing essential assistance.

-Executed routine and preventive maintenance on anesthesia machines to ensure optimal performance.

-Conducted regular inspections of sterile anesthesia supplies, verifying expiration dates to guarantee patient safety.

-Performed comprehensive maintenance on anesthesia machines by changing soda-lime, refilling vaporizers with anesthetic agents, and replacing nitrous oxide and air cylinders.

-Assisted in stocking anesthesia supplies in designated areas, including fiber optic carts, ploss carts, and emergency airway bags.

-Coordinated the ordering and verification processes for operating room supplies, medications, and gases, ensuring readiness for anesthesia procedures.