Monica Wilkinson

Full time staff CRNA at RMRMC

• PRN transitioned to full time 2019
• Flexible staff member delivering anesthesia for all types of procedures across five LCMC Healthcare Network Hospitals
• Surgical specialties include minor procedures, general, ENT, urology, orthopedics, thoracic,
  podiatry, robotics, CV, neuro, and abdominal organ transplant
• Proficient in peripheral vascular access; PICC and midline insertion
• Code team member proficient in advanced airway management with active ACLS/BLS/PALS certification
• Assist SRNAs in data collection for DNP projects aimed at improving evidence based anesthesia care delivery

• Comprehensive anesthesia care for pre, intra and post GI procedures
• Educated nurses and endoscopy techs on anesthesia equipment and ways to assist the anesthesia provider in airway emergencies

• Led cost saving initiatives targeting operating room waste, recycling and proper disposal of pharmaceutical waste
• Implemented innovative ideas to improve patient care delivery and satisfaction scores
• Controlled costs and optimized spending via restructuring of budgets for labor, capital assets, inventory purchasing and technology upgrades
• Presented an interactive skit addressing healthcare provider burnout and strategies to develop self-resilience
• Spearheaded APRN engagement and networking
• Established and maintained productive working relationships with staff promoting an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to cost- effective high quality patient care
• Co-authored the opioid-sparing anesthesia guideline for the neuro- endocrine tumor program
• Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation
• Mentored and precepted respiratory therapists, medical residents, SRNA residents, and new hires
• Anesthesia department leader for hospital wide committees: QI, risk management, infection control, surgery executive committee

• Ended due to Hurricane Katrina