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Whitney Stitz

Littleton,CO

Summary

Anesthesia professional prepared to bring comprehensive clinical knowledge and patient care experience to new role. Proven ability to work collaboratively with healthcare teams to ensure safe, effective anesthesia practices. Valued for adaptability, reliability, and strong focus on delivering high-quality care.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Southern Illinois University Edwarsville
05.2023 - 05.2026


  • Mentored junior SRNAs, providing guidance on clinical skills development and fostering a positive learning environment.
  • Enhanced patient safety by conducting thorough pre-anesthesia evaluations and implementing individualized care plans.
  • Kept current with industry trends and research findings to maintain up-to-date knowledge of best practices in anesthesia care including opioid free based anesthesia
  • Received extensive training in regional and neuraxial administration and management
  • Received a wide variety of experience including level 1 trauma centers, office based anesthesia and independent practice
  • Received over 3,000 hours of clinical experience in training including specialty rotations in obstetrics, pediatric and regional/pain anesthesia.


Clinical Nurse- Medical Intensive Care Unit

Barnes Jewish/ Washington Medical Center
12.2022 - 04.2023
  • Contract registered nurse performing critical care nursing duties in a mixed medical intensive care unit.
  • Ventilator, vasopressor, and hemodynamic management of critically ill patients
  • A collaborative work environment with Washington University attending physicians and residents to provide comprehensive care

Clinical Nurse- Cardiothoracic ICU

University of Colorado Hospital (Anschutz)
01.2019 - 07.2022
  • High acuity surgical ICU requiring the application and evaluation of acute hemodynamic and respiratory monitoring (e.g., Ventilators, Swan-Ganz, arterial lines)
  • Extensive knowledge and pharmacological application of pressers, inotropes, and inhaled prostacyclins
  • Management of mechanical circulatory devices such as V/VVA ECMO, LVAD, Centrimag, Tandem Heart, and Impella
  • Independent management of patients requiring acute epicardial pacing, massive transfusion protocol, and CRRT
  • Highly specialized resuscitations, including those with ECMO, VADs, and open chests
  • Unit-based committee member-CTICU Preceptor Council
  • Evidenced-based practice project examining the effectiveness of standard resuscitation in the CTICU
  • Relief Charge Nurse

Clinical Nurse- Emergency Care

Saint Anthony's Hospital Critical Access Ski clinic
11.2021 - 04.2022
  • Seasonal ski clinic serving Copper Mountain resort
  • Trauma center caring for patients with multi-system trauma and airway compromise
  • Managing and stabilizing critically ill trauma patients
  • (seasonal)

Clinical Nurse- Medical/Cardiac ICU

Saint Charles Bend Hospital
06.2021 - 10.2021
  • Cardiac and Medical ICU requiring the application and evaluation of hemodynamic and respiratory derangements
  • Ventilators, CRRT, arterial line management, titration of vasopressors and inotropes
  • Care of patients post-PCI and CABG.
  • Level II critical access hospital serving low-income communities in Central Oregon

Clinical Nurse- Medical ICU

San Francisco General Hospital
10.2020 - 12.2020
  • Direct care of COVID-19 patients requiring vasopressors, sedation, and ventilator support
  • Level 1 Trauma Center in the San Francisco bay area
  • Coordinated care between UCSF physicians and nursing to transfer those needing specialized care
  • Independent collaboration with physician teams to provide nurse-driven care

Clinical Nurse- Surgical Intensive Care Unit

University of Utah Hospital
07.2020 - 10.2020
  • High acuity Level 1 Trauma Center caring exclusively for patients with severe traumatic injuries and complex abdominal surgeries
  • Management of patients requiring multiple vasopressors and invasive hemodynamic monitoring
  • Proficient in mass transfusion protocol using the Level 1 and Belmont rapid infuser
  • Independent and collaborative management of patients on ventilator support and CRRT
  • Direct bedside care of post-operative liver and kidney/pancreas transplants

Education

Candidate For Doctorate of Nursing Practice - Nurse Anesthesia

Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL
05.2026

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Regis University
Denver, CO
01.2018

Skills

  • Colorado Compact RN Licensure
  • Basic and advanced cardiac life support certifications
  • Pediatric advanced cardiac life support
  • Trauma Nurse Critical Care certification
  • Emergency nurse pediatric certification
  • Preoperative evaluation and post anesthesia care
  • Continuous education commitment
  • Ethical patient care
  • Regional anesthesia proficiency
  • Opioid free anesthesia

Timeline

Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Southern Illinois University Edwarsville
05.2023 - 05.2026

Clinical Nurse- Medical Intensive Care Unit

Barnes Jewish/ Washington Medical Center
12.2022 - 04.2023

Clinical Nurse- Emergency Care

Saint Anthony's Hospital Critical Access Ski clinic
11.2021 - 04.2022

Clinical Nurse- Medical/Cardiac ICU

Saint Charles Bend Hospital
06.2021 - 10.2021

Clinical Nurse- Medical ICU

San Francisco General Hospital
10.2020 - 12.2020

Clinical Nurse- Surgical Intensive Care Unit

University of Utah Hospital
07.2020 - 10.2020

Clinical Nurse- Cardiothoracic ICU

University of Colorado Hospital (Anschutz)
01.2019 - 07.2022

Candidate For Doctorate of Nursing Practice - Nurse Anesthesia

Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Regis University

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