Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

What they do

• Completing patient assessments.
• Providing the patient with education about the surgery and their recovery.
• Preparing the proper dose of anesthetic to meet the patient's needs.
• Administering medication through a variety of methods.
• Monitoring the patient's vitals and anesthesia dose during surgery.
• Making changes as needed to anesthesia levels during the procedure.
• Overseeing the patient's safety during anesthesia recovery.
• Working to other medical staff to develop pain management programs.<
• Services for outpatient procedures.
• Care in the emergency room.<
• Managing pain.
• Administration of epidurals.

Qualifications

• RN credential through a hospital nursing program, ororyear nursing degree.
• Bachelor's in Nursing (BSN).
• Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN).
• Certification of Nursing Anesthetist.