Rachel Marie Smith-Steinert , CRNA

Rachel Smith-Steinert is the Nurse Anesthesia Assistant Program Director of Clinical Services for the University of Cincinnati. She is responsible for all clinical affairs for 85 students. She also chairs and serves on the committee of numerous BSN to DNP projects as well as MSN to DNP projects at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. Rachel oversees the clinical teaching of 87 CRNA faculty members at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, as well as clinical coordinators at 18 different clinical sites. She developed an international partnership with L’Institut de Formation Interhospitalier Theodore Simon, a French nurse anesthesia program, and leads a clinical immersion program in Paris. Rachel is also responsible for clinical compliance standards set by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs. Rachel has taught the Anesthesia Machine and Equipment course since 2009. She is the CRNA Lead- Education Integration at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. She is comfortable in fast-paced trauma situations and adept in crisis management. She is successful in managing critically ill patients as well as chronic health conditions under anesthesia and is skilled in anesthetic management of adult populations with a strong emphasis on preoperative assessment and post-operative evaluation. Her doctoral education prepared her for program development, implementation, and evaluation experience. Rachel has also worked on numerous quality improvement projects to better the academic health system.
 

Master of Science in Nursing: University of Cincinnati 2007 (Summa Cum Laude)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing: University of Cincinnati College of Nursing Accelerated Program 2001 (Magna Cum Laude)

Bachelor of Science: University of Cincinnati 1999 (College of Arts and Science of Arts and Sciences Biological Sciences Women’s Studies Cum Laude )

Doctor of Nursing Practice: University of Cincinnati 2016

American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (Certification Date: 01-16-2008 ) - (Recertification Date: to 06-13-2024 )

Anesthesiology

Patient Safety

Qualty Improvement

Anesthesia Machine and Equipment

Global Health

02-2008 -03-2018 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Adept at teaching both clinically and didactically. Clinically teaches and evaluates students from novice to the competent provider level. Didactically teach the Anesthesia Machine and Equipment course (ANP Anesthesia 1). Administers oral exams that demonstrate competency of machine use and safety before students begin in the clinical setting. Implemented simulation to demonstrate competence and improve confidence of the novice nurse anesthesia student in regards to utilization of the anesthesia workstation. Provides guest lecture for senior students to preview anesthesia machine and equipment material before certification exam. Coordinate shadowing opportunities for registered nurses interested in a career in nurse anesthesia., University of Cincinnati Physicians, Cincinnati, OH

08-2005 -12-2007 Clinical Experience as Student Nurse Anesthetist, • Rotated through a wide variety of clinical settings including: The University Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center), Cincinnati Veterans Administration Hospital, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, The Christ Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, and Mercy Fairfield Hospital • Developed & implemented anesthesia plans for a variety of cases including: pediatric surgery, neurosurgery, obstetrics, trauma, vascular, cardiac, general, orthopedics, ENT and eye surgeries • Performed numerous general as well as regional techniques including epidural, spinal, peripheral and IV regional blocks. • Documented over 2100 anesthesia clinical hours and 900 case experiences ,

03-2003 -08-2005 Clinical Nurse II, • Served as Charge Nurse on night shifts and Preceptor for new staff on unit, Surgical and Trauma Intensive Care Unit; University Hospital of Cincinnati, Ohio,

10-2001 -03-2003 Clinical Nurse II, • Served as a member of the Unit Base Design Team- rewrote many unit policies for JACHO visit; addressed staff needs; provided staff education opportunities • Selected as a member of the Fetal Therapeutic Surgery Committee to assists in pioneering fetal surgery at University Hospital • Proficient in duties as Charge Nurse, Triage Nurse, and Scrub Nurse in operative procedures • Member of Self-Scheduling Team coordinating schedules of 40 Registered Nurses, 10 Medical Assistants, and 5 Health Unit Coordinators; Formulate Vacation schedules; coordinated requests for time off Promoted to Clinical Nurse II via application to University Hospital’s Clinical Ladder Committee • Serve as a mentor to new staff and participate in University Hospital’s Preceptor Program , Obstetric Surgical Care Unit; University Hospital of Cincinnati, Ohio

2001 - Graduate Assistant, • Assisted in writing March of Dimes and National Institute of Health grant proposal on Folic Acid use in College Age Women • Assisted in data collection, survey administration, and statistical analysis of data • Completed extensive review of literature , University of Cincinnati College of Nursing,

06-1999 -2001 Reproductive Health Patient Educator, • Provided Contraceptive Education to Clinic Patients , The Women’s Med + Center,

05-1997 -05-1998 Microbiological Analyst, • Trained in EPA, USDA, USP, AND FDA analysis of food, water, and cosmetics, Q Laboratories, Inc.,

03-2018 -To Present Assistant Program Director- Nurse Anesthesia Major, Assistant Professor of Clinical Nursing, Teach the Anesthesia Machine and Equipment course (ANAN 8000 ANP Anesthesia I). Administer oral exams that demonstrate competence of machine use and safety before students begin in the clinical setting. Utilize simulation to demonstrate competence and improve confidence of the novice nurse anesthesia student in regards to utilization of the anesthesia workstation. Responsible for clinical courses (ANAN8032 Anesthesia Internship I, ANAN8034 Anesthesia Internship II, ANAN 8036 Anesthesia Internship III, ANAN 8038 Internship IV, ANAN 8040 Anesthesia Internship V). Developed, coordinates and presents in Seminar I (ANAN8040) and Seminar II (ANAN8042) reviewing curriculum content to prepare nurse anesthesia students for the National Certification Exam. Serves as chairperson on numerous MSN to DNP and BSN to DNP projects. Assists students in writing doctoral manuscripts (ANAN9042). Team taught Community as Partner Course (29BSN3040), taking 16 BSN students to Tokyo, Kyoto, and Kobe, Japan to study the health care system. Responsible for clinical affairs for 73 students. Oversees the clinical teaching of 80 CRNA faculty members at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, as well as 17 clinical coordinators at 14 different clinical sites. Maintains clinical compliance standards set by the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs. Participates in all aspects of the graduate student’s clinical practice including clinical goal setting, evaluation, discipline; scheduling clinical case experiences and overseeing acquisition of required case types by accrediting agency; maintain relationships with clinical affiliates and anesthesia groups; doctoral student formative and summative evaluation and assessment; provide necessary education of clinical coordinators and preceptors in areas relevant to precepting nurse anesthesia graduate students; maintain and revise student handbook, peer mentorship and orientation programs; serves on Nurse Anesthesia Program Core Faculty Team, Student Faculty Collaboration Committee, and DNP Program Committee; participate with interviewing and admission processes for Nurse Anesthesia Program; coordinate shadowing opportunities for registered nurses interested in a career in nurse anesthesia. , University of Cincinnati , Cincinnati, Ohio

03-01-2022 -To Present CRNA Education Integration Lead, Directs daily operations and staffing of all CRNAs at University of Cincinnati Medical Center with a focus on supporting academic and education endeavors of both CRNAs and RNSAs, University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio

Peer Reviewed Publications

Smith-Steinert, R. & Willmarth-Stec, M. (2018. ) Using Video Assisted Technology and Simulation to Transform a Nurse Anesthesia Machine and Equipment Course .Anesthesia EJournal: The Science Behind the Art, , 6 ,26-32

Davis-Sandfoss, T & Smith-Steinert, R. (2019. ) Noise Pollution in the Operating Room: Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist Education including Reduction Strategies and Tools. Anesthesia EJournal: The Science Behind the Art, ,

Miller, Bradley M; Kinder, Chad; Smith-Steinert, Rachel (2019. ) Airway Management for Army Reserve Combat Medics: An Interdisciplinary Workshop. Journal of special operations medicine : a peer reviewed journal for SOF medical professionals, , 19 (3 ) ,64-70

Gabbard, K. & Smith-Steinert, R. (2020. ) Advanced Cardiac Life Support for Nurse Anesthetists and Student Nurse Anesthetists .Clinical Simulation in Nursing, ,

Patel, S. & Smith-Steinert, R. (2021. ) Greening the Operating Room, One Procedure at a Time .The Journal of Climate Change and Health, ,

Smith-Steinert, R. & Makkad, B. (2024. ) Emergency Cesarean Section with Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia and Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation- A Case Report .American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Journal., ,

Briggs, Craig V; Smith-Steinert, Rachel; Bakis, Mary (2021. ) Continuing Education for the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist: Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral Intravenous Access.Journal of continuing education in nursing, , 52 (10 ) ,489-492 More Information

Boyles, D. & Smith-Steinert, R. (2022. ) Improving Anesthesia Technician Education. .Anesthesia EJournal: The Science Behind the Art, ,

Czerwonka, Brian; Johnston, Jake; Smith-Steinert, Rachel (2024. ) Anesthesia Management for Electroconvulsive Therapy. AANA journal, , 92 (1 ) ,51-56

de Luzan, Ivy Farbos; Vormbrock, Matthew; Merkel, Andrea; Smith-Steinert, Rachel (2023. ) Evidence-Based Practice Guidelines for Organ Procurement. AANA journal, , 91 (4 ) ,291-297

Blythe, J., Smith-Steinert, R., Crouch, J., Lehman, M (2024. ) Improving Endoscopy Nursing Staff’s Patient Management Readiness Through the Implementation of an Education Initiative. .Gastroenterology Nursing Journal, , 47 (5 ) ,

Merkel, A., Smith-Steinert, R., McDonald, M. (2024. ) Development and Implementation of a Nurse Anesthesia Teaching Application to Enhance Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist Clinical Training .Anesthesia EJournal: The Science Behind the Art, ,

Book Chapter

Smith-Steinert, R. & Clayton, B. (2021 ) Evidence Based Use of Laboratory Tests in the Peri-operative Setting Laboratory screening and diagnostic evaluation: An evidence-based approach .Springer Publishing Company. (Co-Author)

Invited Presentations

Smith-Steinert, R (04-20-2017. ) Using Video Assisted Technology to Transform a Nurse Anesthesia Course .Marriott Hotel, Columbus, Ohio. Level:State

Smith-Steinert, R. (08-2019. ) The Shared Airway: Anesthesia Implications .AANA Annual Congress, Chicago, Illinois. Professional Meeting. . Level:National

Smith-Steinert, R (04-22-2017. ) Perioperative Conundrums .Marriott Hotel, Columbus, Ohio. Level:State

Smith-Steinert, R. (06-2019. ) The Shared Airway: Anesthesia Implications .Northwest Anesthesia Seminars, Cincinnati, Ohio. Conference. . Level:National

Smith-Steinert, R. (06-2019. ) When Anesthesia Equipment Fails: Prevention, Detection, and Remedies .Northwest Anesthesia Seminars, Cincinnati, Ohio. Conference. . Level:National

Smith-Steinert, R. (07-13-2020. ) Greening the Perioperative Process .American Association of Nurse Anesthetists, Virtual (COVID-19). Level:National

Clayton, B; Smith-Steinert, R; Gillespie, G. (2022. ) Don't Lose Another Manuscript .AANA Assembly of Didactic and Clinical Educators, Colorado Springs, Colorado. Level:National

Smith-Steinert, R. (2022. ) Greening the Peri-operative Process .International Federation of Nurse Anesthetists, Croatia. Level:International

Smith-Steinert, R. & Clayton, B. (08-12-2022. ) Not Just Another Doctoral Project: Impacting the Bottom Line .AANA Annual Congress, Chicago, Ill. Level:National

Smith-Steinert, R (11-07-2023. ) Nurse Anesthesia Evidence-Based Practice Guidelines for Organ Procurement .World Congress on Nursing Education and Practice, virtual. Level:International

Smith-Steinert, R & Davis-Sandfoss, T. (08-15-2023. ) How Safe Are We in the Operating Room? Examining Occupational Hazards .American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Annual Congress, Seattle, Washington. Level:National

Smith-Steinert, R & Hayes, J (02-17-2024. ) Developing a Plan for Student Success: Using Curriculum Review and Self Evaluation Score Requirements to Improve National Certification Exam Performance .American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Assembly of Didactic and Clinical Educators, Orlando, Florida. Level:National

Smith-Steinert, R (08-03-2024. ) Workplace Culture- Are you Thriving or Barely Surviving? .American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Annual Congress, San Diego, California. Level:National

Poster Presentations

Turner-Bicknell, T & Smith-Steinert, R. (11-19-2019. ) Reaching Across the Pond:Global Collaboration to Enhance Teaching and Learning .45th Sigma Biennial Convention, Washington D.C.. . Conference. . Level:National

Southern, K, Smith-Steinert, R., Yockey, M. (08-10-2019. ) Simulation of Computer Charting for New Anesthesia Providers .AANA Annual Congress, Chicago, Illinois. . Conference. . Level:National

Arbra, B, Smith-Steinert, R, Bertch, S. (08-10-2019. ) Creation of an Anesthesia Mass Casualty Incident Protocol at a Level One Trauma Center .AANA Annual Congress, Chicago, Illionois. . Conference. . Level:National

Gabbard, K, Smith-Steinert, R, & Yockey, M. (08-10-2019. ) Advanced Cardiac Life Support Simulation for Nurse Anesthetists and Nusre Anesthesia Students .AANA Annual Congress, Chicaho, Illinois. . Conference. . Level:National

Grethel, K, Smith-Steinert, R., Patel, S. (08-10-2019. ) Sustainability Education of Inhalational Anesthetics Practice and Improving Adherence to Best-Practice at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center .AANA Annual Congress, Chicago, Illinois. . Conference. . Level:National

Smith-Steinert, R, & Stec, M. (02-14-2019. ) Using Video Assisted Technology and Simulation to Transform a Nurse Anesthesia Machine and Equipment Course .AANA Assembly of Didactic and Clinical Faculty, Houston, Texas. . Conference. . Level:National

Miller, B, Smith-Steinert, R., Yockey, M. (09-24-2018. ) Airway Management Navigation for Army Reserve Medics .AANA Annual Congress 2018, Boston, Massachusettes. . Conference. . Level:National

Staun J, Lanzilotta, J, Rota, M, Smith-Steinert, R. (09-24-2018. ) ASICS: Anesthesia Simulation in Cardiac Surgery .AANA Annual Congress 2018, Boston, Massachusettes. . Conference. . Level:National

Davis-Sandfoss, T, Smith-Steinert, R, Audas, J (09-24-2018. ) Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist (SRNA) Education on Noise Pollution in the Operating Room and Reduction Strategies and Tools .AANA Annual Congress 2018, Boston, Massachusettes. . Conference. . Level:National

Nadel, N, Smith-Steinert, R, Bakis, M (09-24-2018. ) Using a Checklist to Improve Anesthesia to Postanesthesia Care Unit Handoff .AANA Annual Congress 2018, Boston, Massachusettes. . Conference. . Level:National

Southern, K, Smith-Steinert, R, Yockey, M. (04-12-2019. ) Simulation of Computer Charting for New Anesthesia Providers .OSANA Spring Meeting, Columbus, Ohio. . Level:State

Arbra, B, Smith-Steinert, R, Bertch, S. (03-02-2018. ) Creation of a Mass Casualty Incident Protocol at a Level One Trauma Center .KYANA Spring Meeting, Owensboro, Kentucky. . Level:Regional

Niederwerder, E & Smith-Steinert, R (09-15-2018. ) Post Operative Nausea and Vomitting Preventative Practice Assessment and Improving Adherence to Practice .OSANA Fall Meeting, Columbus, Ohio . . Level:State

Davis-Sandfoss, T., Smith-Steinert, R., Audus, J. (04-07-2019. ) Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist (SRNA) Education on Noise Pollution in the Operating Room and Reduction Strategies and Tools .OSANA Spring Meeting, Columbus, Ohio . . Level:State

Miller, B, Smith-Steinert, R., Yockey, M. (04-07-2018. ) Airway Management Navigation for Army Reserve Combat Medics .OSANA Spring Meeting, Columbus, Ohio. . Level:State

Miller, B., Smith-Steinert, R., Yockey, M. (03-03-2018. ) Airway Management Navigation for Army Reserve Combat Medics .KYANA Spring Meeting, Covington, Kentucky. . Level:Regional

Roneker, S., Smith-Steinert, R., Domloj, N., Tsitourise, D., Josephs, S. (12-08-2019. ) Improving Exposure and Participation with Anesthesia Department Quality Assurance .Institute for Healthcare Improvement National Forum on Quality Improvement in Healthcare, Orlando, FL. . Level:National

Minges, T., Smith-Steienrt, R., Clayton, B. (02-18-2020. ) Non-Operating Room Anesthesia and the Novice Provider .American Association of Nurse Anethetists Assembly of Didactic and Clinical Faculty, Braselton, Georgia. . Level:National

Roneker, S., Smith-Steinert, R., Domloj, N., Tsitouris, D., Josephs, S. (02-18-2019. ) Improving Exposure and Participation with Anesthesia Department Quality Assurance .American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Assembly of Didactis and Clinical Faculty, Braselton, Georgia. . Level:National

McCormick, L., Pearson, K., Smith-Steinert, R., Patel, S. (08-14-2020. ) Proper Hazardous Waste Segregation and Disposal in the Operating Room .American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Annual Congress, Virtual (COVID-19). . Level:National

Wolf, M., Smith-Steinert, R., Davis-Sandfoss, T. (08-14-2020. ) Operating Room Noise Pollution Education and Practice Improvement .American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Annual Congress, Virtual (COVID-19). . Level:National

Jones, K., Smith-Steinert, R., Josephs, S. (08-14-2020. ) PONV Treatment Analysis .American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Annual Congress, Virtual (COVID-19). . Level:National

Boyles, D., Smith-Steinert, R., Hayes, J. (08-14-2020. ) Improving Anesthesia Technician Education .American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Annual Congress, Virtual (COVID-19). . Level:National

Wilkins, M., Smith-Steinert, R., Jospehs, S. (10-25-2019. ) Post Operative Nausea and Vomiting Risk Factor Capture Assessment .Ohio Association of Advanced Practice Nurses, Columbus, Ohio. . Level:State

Wolf, M., Smith-Steinert, R., Davis-Sandfoss, T. (04-25-2020. ) Operating Room Noise Pollution Education and Practice Improvement .Ohio State Association of Nurse Anesthetists Spring Meeting, Virtual (COVID-19). . Level:State

Jones, K., Smith-Steinert, R., Josephs, S. (04-25-2020. ) PONV Treatment Analysis .Ohio State Association of Nurse Anesthetists Spring Meeting, Virtual (COVID19). . Level:State

Boyles, D., Smith-Steinert, R., Hayes, J. (04-25-2020. ) Improving Anesthesia Technician Education .Ohio State Association of Nurse Anesthetists, Virtual (COVID-19). . Level:State

Cline, I., Vormbrock, M., Smith-Steinert, R., Jones, C., Merkel, A (2021. ) (In Press. ) Developing an Organ Procurement Anesthesia Protocol .AANA Annual Congress, Austin, Texas. . Professional Meeting. . Level:National

Florence, D., Farler, B., Smith-Steinert, R., Powell, C (2021. ) Cultural and Anesthesia Considerations for Student Nurse Anesthetist International Exchange in France .OSANA, Columbus, Ohio. . Level:State

Cline, I., Vormbrock, M., Smith-Steinert, R., Jones, C., Merkel, A (2021. ) Developing an Organ Procurement Anesthesia Protocol .OSAN, Columbus, Ohio. . Level:State

Childress, J., Smith-Steinert, R., Powell, C. (02-19-2022. ) Simulation Based Education on Safe and Effective Use of Jet Ventilation .AANA Assembly of Didactic and Clinical Educators, Colorado Springs, Colorado. . Level:National

Florence, D., Farler, B., Smith-Steinert, R., Powell, C (02-19-2022. ) Cultural and Anesthesia Considerations for Student Nurse Anesthetist International Exchange in France .AANA Assembly of Didactic and Clinical Educators, Colorado Springs, Colorado. . Level:National

Hacker, J., Moellinger, A., Smith-Steinert, R., Day, S. Makkad, B (03-26-2022. ) Managing ECMO and LVADs for Noncardiac Cases .OSANA, Columbus, Ohio. . Level:State

Czerwonka, B., Johnston, J., Smith-Steinert, R., Childress, J., Topala, A. (03-26-2022. ) Developing an Anesthesia Protocol for Electroconvulsive Therapy .OSANA, Columbus, Ohio. . Level:State

Schneble, A.; Onyekwuluje, K.; Smith-Steinert, R.; Jones, C.; McDonald, M. (03-03-2023. ) Development of a New Islet Cell Transplantation Protocol .Kentucky State Association of Nurse Anesthetists, , Covington, Kentucky. . Conference. . Level:Regional

Blythe, J., Smith-Steinert, R., Crouch, C., Lehman, M. (03-03-2023. ) Quality Improvement Project to Improve Endoscopy Staffs’ Patient Management Readiness .Kentucky State Association of Nurse Anesthetists, , Covington, Kentucky. . Level:Regional

Gillespie, G.L., Clayton, B.A., Smith-Steinert, R (09-29-2022. ) Leading Students to Publication .National League for Nursing Summit, Las Vegas, Nevada. . Level:National

Czerwonka, B., Johnston, J., Smith-Steinert, R., Childress, J., Topala, A. (08-15-2022. ) Developing an Anesthesia Protocol for Electroconvulsive Therapy .American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Annual Congress, Chicago, Ill. . Level:National

Haselman, C., Maze, W., Merkel, A., Smith-Steinert, R., McDonald, M., Makkad, B. (02-17-2024. ) Insulin Pump Management Education for the Anesthesia Provider .American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Assembly of Didactic and Clinical Faculty, Orlando, Florida. . Level:National

Alderman, S., Smith-Steinert, R. (08-05-2023. ) (In Press. ) Educating PACU Registered Nurses on Post Operative Residual Muscle Paralysis .American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Annual Congress, San Diego, California. . Professional Meeting. . Level:National

Brush, S., Schardt, M., Smith-Steinert, R. (08-05-2024. ) (In Progress. ) Addressing CRNA and RNSA Burnout .American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Annual Congress, , San Diego, California. . Professional Meeting. . Level:National

Lecture

Smith-Steinert, R. (02-09-2022. ) Nurse Anesthesia in the United States .virtual. Other Institution. Level:International

05-20-2016 Nominee for Florence Nightingale Aware

03-2019 -To Present Inducted as Nurse Leader to Sigma Theta Tau

2022 -2022 Outstanding Faculty Member Outstanding Faculty Award of the University of Cincinnati Status:Recipient Level:University

2022 -2022 Elizabeth Kemble Award for Nursing Excellence Nursing Excellence shown within 10 years of achieving a doctoral degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Nursing. Status:Recipient

08-20-2023 American Association on Nurse Anesthesiology Inducted into Fellows Academy AANA Status:Recipient Level:National Type:Fellowship

Elizabeth Niederwerder (Doctoral ) Chair Status:Completed 12-2018

Mark Gordon (Master ) Chair Status:Completed 12-2013

Sarah Puckett (Master ) Chair Status:Completed 12-2015

Neil Nadel (Doctoral ) Committee Member Status:Completed 12-2018

Brad Miller (Doctoral ) Chair Status:Completed 12-2018

Brett Kendon (Doctoral ) Committee Member Status:Completed 12-2016

Tyler Davis-Sandfoss (Doctoral ) Chair Status:Completed 12-2018

Anthony Prickel (Doctoral ) Committee Member Status:Completed 12-2018

Brenn Arbra (Doctoral ) Chair Status:Completed 12-2019

Kelly Gabbard (Doctoral ) Chair Status:Completed 12-2019

Kayla Grethel (Postdoctoral ) Chair Status:Completed 12-2019

Kristen Southern (Doctoral ) Chair Status:Completed 12-2019

Tomas Minges (Doctoral ) Chair Status:Completed 04-2020

Megan Wilkins (Doctoral ) Chair Status:Completed 12-2019

Craig Briggs (Doctoral ) Chair Status:Completed 04-2020

Sasha Roneker (Doctoral ) Chair Status:Completed 12-2019

Jason Childress (Doctoral ) Chair Status:Completed 04-20-2021

Megan McDonald (Doctoral ) Chair Status:Completed 04-20-2021

Andrea Merkel (Doctoral ) Chair Status:Completed 04-20-2021

Dan Boyles (Doctoral ) Chair Status:Completed 12-10-2020

Kenneth Jones (Doctoral ) Chair Status:Completed 12-20-2020

Lane McCormick (Doctoral ) Chair Status:Completed 12-10-2020

Micheal Wolf (Doctoral ) Chair Status:Completed 12-10-2020

Derek Florence (Doctoral ) Chair Status:Completed 12-15-2021

Brandon Farler (Doctoral ) Chair Status:Completed 12-15-2021

Ivy Cline (Doctoral ) Chair Status:Completed 12-15-2021

Mathew Vormbrock (Doctoral ) Chair Status:Completed 12-15-2021

Tracy Hegner (Doctoral ) Chair Status:Completed 04-20-2022

Margueritte Rogers (Doctoral ) Chair Status:Completed 04-20-2022

Adam Moellinger (Doctoral ) Chair Status:Completed 12-2021

Jennifer Hacker (Doctoral ) Chair Status:Completed 12-2021

Brian Czerwonka (Doctoral ) Status:Completed 12-2022

Jacob Johnson (Doctoral ) Status:Completed 12-2022

Josiah Myers (Doctoral ) Chair Status:Completed 12-2023

April Schneble (Doctoral ) Chair Status:Completed 12-2023

Kene Onyekwuluje (Doctoral ) Chair Status:Completed 12-2023

Zachary Bess (Doctoral ) Chair Status:In Progress

Scott Brush (Doctoral ) Chair Status:In Progress

Mary Clare Schardt (Doctoral ) Chair Status:In Progress

Kyle Taylor (Doctoral ) Chair Status:In Progress

Devon Dimitrov (Doctoral ) Chair Status:In Progress

Sarah Alderman (Doctoral ) Chair Status:In Progress

Ohio State Association of Nurse Anesthetists Member Type:Service to Professional Associations Level:State

Nurse Anesthesia (Faculty Student Collaboration Committee ) Committee Chair Type:Departmental Service Level:Department 08-2018 -To Present

Nurse Anesthesia Program (Interview Committee ) Committee Member Type:Departmental Service Level:Department 03-2017 -To Present

UCMC Anesthesia Department (Quality Assurance Committee ) Committee Member Type:Development Service Level:Department 06-2018 -To Present

UCMC Anesthesia Department (Job Satisfaction Committee ) Committee Chair Type:Departmental Service Level:Department 02-2018 -To Present

AANA Foundation (Sholarship Committee ) Committee Member Type:Service to Professional Associations Level:National 08-2018 -To Present

AANA Foundation (Research Committee ) Committee Member Type:Service to Professional Associations Level:National 08-2018 -To Present

NBCRNA (SEE Item Writing ) Member Type:Service to Professional Associations Level:National 08-2019 -To Present

Montessori Center Room (Board of Directors ) Secretary-Elect Type:Community Service Level:Local 05-2016 -To Present

National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (Self Evaluation Examination Item Writing ) Committee Member Type:Service to Professional Associations Level:National 09-2019 -To Present

University of Cincinnati Physicians (Advanced Practice Providers Committee ) Committee Member Type:Development Service Level:Local 08-2019 -To Present

University Faculty Senate (University Faculty Senate ) Elected Member Type:University/College Service Level:University 08-01-2021 -To Present

(Student Affairs Council ) Committee Member Type:University/College Service Level:College 08-2023 -07-2025

05-31-2017Anesthesia Inservice, 1 CEU, University of Cincinnati, , Cincinnati

05-22-2017The Journal Series at CRNAeducation.com, 4 CEUs, Online

05-12-2017The Journal Series at CRNAeducation.com, 4 CEUs, Online

05-11-2017The Journal Series at CRNAeducation.com, 4 CEUs, Online

05-10-2017The Journal Series at CRNAeducation.com, 4 CEUs, Online

05-08-2017The Journal Series at CRNAeducation.com, 4 CEUs, Online

04-20-20172017 Spring Conference, Ohio State Association of Nurse Anesthetists Spring Meeting- 12 CEUs, Ohio State Association of Nurse Anesthetists, , Columbus, Ohio

04-12-2017Anesthesia Inservice, 1 CEU, University of Cincinnati, , Cincinnati

08-24-2016-03-22-2017 Anesthesia Inservice, 8 CEUs- 8 separate departmental in-services, University of Cincinnati, , Cincinnati

05-2016Anesthesia Update, 24 CEUs covering various anesthesia topics, Virginia Commonwealth University, , Hilton Head, SC

05-2015Northwest Anesthesia Update, 20 CEUs covering various anesthesia topics, Northwest Anesthesia Seminars, , Destin, Florida

05-2013Anesthesia Update, 24 CEUs covering various anesthesia topics, Virginia Commonwealth University, , Hilton Head, South Carolina

05-2011Anesthesia Update, 20 CEUs covering anesthesia material, Virginia Commonwealth University, , Hilton Head, SC

11-2010Northwest Anesthesia Update, 20 CEUs covering current anesthesia literature, Northwest Anesthesia Seminars, ,

11-2009Difficult Airway Workshop, 24 CEUS covering difficult airway modalities and lung isolation mechanics, Atlanta, GA

04-12-2019OSANA Spring Meeting, Ohio Association of Nurse Anesthetists State Meeting and Conference, Columbus, Ohio

05-22-2018The Journal Series at CRNAeducation.com, 4 CEUS, Cincinnati, Ohio

02-13-2019-02-16-2019 AANA Assembly of Didactic and Clinical Faculty, 17 CEUS, Houston, Arizona

02-2018AANA Assembly of Didactic and Clinical Faculty, 12 CEUs, AANA, , Scottsdale, Arizona

09-20-2018-09-25-2018 AANA Annual Congress, AANA Annual Meeting and Conference- 18 CEUs, AANA, , Boston, Massachusettes

04-12-2018-04-13-2018 OSANA Spring Meeting, 12 CEUS, OSANA, , Columbus, Ohio

02-01-2020AANA Assembly of School Faculty, Braselton, Georgia

08-01-20192019 AANA Annual Congress, AANA, , Chicago, Illinois

02-15-2021AANA Assembly of School Faculty, AANA, , virtual due to COVID-19

02-15-2022-02-20-2022 AANA Assembly of School Faculty, Colorado Springs, CO

08-15-2022-08-18-2022 AANA Annual Congress, Chicago, Illinois

02-2023-02-2023 AANA Assembly of School Faculty, AANA, , Austin, Texas

08-2023-08-2030 AANA Annual Congress, AANA , , Seattle, Washington

02-15-2024-02-18-2024 AANA Assembly of School Faculty, AANA , , Orlando, Florida

02-2008 -BAD DATE: American Association of Nurse Anesthetists member

29-ANAH-825 NSG PRACTICE ANESI Level:Graduate

-ANAN-8000 ANP ANESTHESIA 1 Anesthesia I Level:Graduate

-ANAN-8036 ANPANESTH INTERN IV Anesthesia Internship IV Level:Graduate

-ANAN-8038 ANP ANESTH INTERN V Anesthesia Internship V Level:Graduate

Seminar Anesthesia I Level:Graduate

Capstone Seminar Level:Graduate

-ANAN-8034 ANPANESTH INTERNIII Anesthesia Internship III Level:Graduate

Community as Partner Level:Undergraduate

Anesthesia Machine and Equipment Level:Graduate

Seminar Anesthesia 2 Level:Graduate

01-01-2022 -To Present Journal Reviewer Reviewer of Journal Articles, The Journal of Nursing Pain Management Type:Other

08-2023 -08-2025 Journal Reviewer Review manuscripts in areas of expertise, AANA Journal Type:Other

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