RHONDA DUNN, CRNA, MSN, BSN
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EDUCATION
Master of Science, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), Birmingham, AL, 2000
Honors: Cum Laude, Children’s of Alabama Scholarship Recipient
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Birmingham Southern College, Birmingham, AL, 1987
Honors: Florence Nightingale Award
Licenses and Certifications: Registered
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
METRO NASHVILLE HEALTH DEPARTMENT, Nashville, TN
School Nurse, JT Morre Middle School, 2022-2024
Cared for procedure students daily at the middle school
Children included two kids with Type 12 diabetics and one requiring tube feedings 3 times daily
Provided care plans and medications for asthmatics, seizures, allergies, headaches, etc. in an effort to keep children in school
UAB HEALTH SYSTEM – Callahan Eye Hospital and Outpatient Center, Birmingham, AL
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), 2018-2021
Provided anesthesia for both adults and children over 1 years of age
Surgeries included ophthalmology, plastics, ENT, ortho, and GYN cases
Served as the chair and lead CRNA on the pediatrics transition team to bring more specialized pediatric surgical cases to the outpatient center
Worked on the hospital’s community events committee that planned and executed free community eye screening and education events in underserved areas
CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL OF ALABAMA, Birmingham, AL
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), South Outpatient Center, 2003-2017
Provided anesthesia services for Children’s fast track outpatient care center
Surgeries included ophthalmology, plastics, ENT, ortho, and GYN cases
Served as chairperson of the Green Education Committee
Member of the policy committee that was responsible for reviewing and updating anesthesia policies to be in accordance with Joint Commission
Led the marketing efforts for both the annual Baby Palooza and Hoover Day
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Main Campus, 2000-2003
Provided anesthesia services for children of all ages
Surgeries included ophthalmology, plastics, ENT, ortho, neurology, spines, and GYN cases
Served as a preceptor for incoming and student CRNAs
Registered Nurse (RN), NICU, Main Campus, 1987-2000
Provided nursing services for neonates in a level 3 nursery
Proficient in using jet ventilators, nitric oxide therapy, dialysis (arterial and percutaneous), IV therapy and ECMO