Michelle Palmer
Knoxville
Summary
Highly skilled Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist bringing 15 years of experience in the hospital setting managing expert anesthesia care for diverse patients. Excelled in reducing surgical complications and enhancing patient safety through expert anesthesia administration and airway management. Demonstrated adaptability and strong team collaboration, continually advancing clinical skills to improve patient outcomes.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Covenant Anesthesia Group
10.2018 - 11.2024
- Played a crucial role in reducing surgical complications through meticulous attention to detail during all aspects of anesthesia care.
- Developed strong relationships with patients, establishing trust while alleviating anxiety prior to surgery.
- Coordinated skilled emergency response and medical interventions to stabilize patients and treat specific symptoms.
- Kept up-to-date with advancements in anesthesia techniques through continuing education courses, enhancing clinical expertise as a Nurse Anesthetist.
- Streamlined preoperative assessments by collecting comprehensive medical histories and conducting physical examinations on patients.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Mednax - American Anesthesiology
02.2010 - 10.2017
- Effectively managed the induction, maintenance, and emergence phases of anesthesia while closely monitoring patient responsiveness to ensure optimal results.
- Managed emergency situations effectively, utilizing advanced airway management skills when required.
- Improved patient safety by meticulously monitoring anesthesia levels and vital signs during surgical procedures.
- Administered and maintained anesthesia and confirmed proper sedation and pain management.
- Delivered targeted pharmacological assistance, mechanical ventilation support and other interventions during routine and complex surgeries.
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Bay Medical Center
10.2005 - 02.2007
Registered Nurse, Coronary Care Unit
Providence Hospital
07.2002 - 08.2005
Education
Master of Science - Nurse Anesthesia
Samford University
Birmingham, AL12-2009
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL05-2002
Skills
- Epidural administration
- Anesthesia administration
- Intravenous therapy
- Medication management
- General anesthesia
- Airway management
- Electronic medical records
- Obstetric anesthesia
- Team collaboration
- Pre-anesthetic evaluation
- Decision-making
- Adaptability and flexibility
Affiliations
- American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA)
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN)
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association.
- Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA).
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
- Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) - American Association of Critical-Care Nurses.
Timeline
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Covenant Anesthesia Group
10.2018 - 11.2024
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Mednax - American Anesthesiology
02.2010 - 10.2017
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit
Bay Medical Center
10.2005 - 02.2007
Registered Nurse, Coronary Care Unit
Providence Hospital
07.2002 - 08.2005
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association.
- Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA).
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association.
- Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) - American Association of Critical-Care Nurses.
Master of Science - Nurse Anesthesia
Samford University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of South Alabama
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