Jessica Smith
New Orleans
Summary
Dynamic Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist with extensive experience at Loyola University New Orleans, having completed over 800 anesthesia cases. Proficient in advanced airway management and critical care, demonstrating strong patient assessment skills. Committed to delivering safe, patient-centered care in high-acuity environments while excelling in fast-paced surgical settings.
Experienced with anesthesia techniques and patient safety protocols. Utilizes critical thinking to address complex clinical scenarios and ensure optimal patient outcomes. Knowledge of pharmacology and perioperative care enhances ability to deliver comprehensive anesthesia services.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist (SRNA)
Loyola University New Orleans — Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nurse Anesthesia
New Orleans, LA
06.2024 - 08.2026
- Completed 800+ anesthesia cases and 50+ regional anesthesia blocks at Level I trauma centers, pediatric hospitals, academic medical centers, and outpatient surgical facilities.
- Provided anesthesia care for trauma, vascular, orthopedic, ENT, neurosurgical, pediatric, OB, robotic, and general surgery procedures.
- Experienced in advanced airway management, invasive monitoring, vasoactive infusions, and high-acuity patient care.
- Strong ability to perform in fast-paced operating room and trauma environments while delivering safe, patient-centered anesthesia care.
Registered Nurse
Grady Memorial Hospital - Level 1 Trauma Center
Atlanta, GA
08.2021 - 08.2024
- Administered comprehensive care to critically ill burn and trauma patients, ensuring hemodynamic stability and optimal recovery outcomes.
- Experienced in advanced critical care interventions, including hemodynamic monitoring via arterial and central venous lines, bedside escharotomies, ventilator management, and emergency airway support.
- Proficient in the titration and management of vasoactive medications, including Levophed (norepinephrine), Epinephrine, Dopamine, Vasopressin, and Cardizem, to support critically ill patients in intensive care settings.
Registered Nurse
Artium Health - Level 1 Trauma Center
Macon, GA
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Performed comprehensive bedside care and in-depth assessments for critically ill patients with acute strokes, intracranial hemorrhages, traumatic brain injuries, and patients requiring ICP and EVD monitoring.
- Assisted with bedside procedures including bronchoscopy, central venous catheter placement, and arterial line insertion.
- Participated in planned and emergent bedside intubations and responded to cardiac and respiratory arrest situations.
- Managed critically ill patients with sepsis and hemorrhagic shock, implementing advanced hemodynamic monitoring, aggressive fluid resuscitation, and evidence-based critical care interventions.
- Provided perioperative nursing care with both preoperative and postoperative surgical experience in high-acuity settings.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice – Nurse Anesthesia - Nursing
Loyola University, New Orleans
New Orleans, LA08.2026
Bachelor - Nursing
Middle Georgia State University
Macon, GA12.2018
Skills
- Anesthesia Monitoring
- Pre-operative Planning
- Intravenous Therapy
- Airway Management
- Patient Assessment
- Critical Care Expertise
- Pharmacology Knowledge
- Post-operative Recovery
Certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association
Timeline
Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist (SRNA)
Loyola University New Orleans — Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nurse Anesthesia
06.2024 - 08.2026
Registered Nurse
Grady Memorial Hospital - Level 1 Trauma Center
08.2021 - 08.2024
Registered Nurse
Artium Health - Level 1 Trauma Center
01.2019 - 01.2021
Doctor of Nursing Practice – Nurse Anesthesia - Nursing
Loyola University, New Orleans
Bachelor - Nursing
Middle Georgia State University