I have prioritized managing high acuity patients in a cardiac setting. I am aware these patients will be the most difficult to care for under anesthesia. This experience allowed me to manage and build a foundational knowledge in hemodynamics, vasoactive infusions, and advanced therapies and devices. Additionally, my career started post Covid during the nursing shortage. Every nurse was faced with additional responsibilities and increased patient load. For this reason, I am not afraid to ask for help and to give help when needed. I am a team player and try to create a positive work environment for the other nurses and patients. Finally, I look forward to the opportunity to complete CRNA school and begin my career within my natural support system consisting of friends and family in Tupelo, MS. How does a graduate degree align with your career goals? Please provide any other information about yourself that will help us evaluate your application. A graduate degree in Nurse Anesthesia aligns perfectly with my career goals as a healthcare professional. My aspiration to become a CRNA stems from a deep-seated commitment to providing optimal patient care and advancing in the field of anesthesia. Pursuing a CRNA program not only enhances my clinical expertise, but also allows me to assume a more specialized role in …show more content…
I have worked 2 years as an RN in Acute/Critical Care. I completed the Nurse Residency Program at Banner Health Wyoming Medical Center and worked in the Cardiac Progressive Care Unit (CVPCU) for 6 months. My second job was at Vanderbilt Medical CVPCU. I worked in the CVPCU for 1 year and 6 months. I am currently working in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) at Vanderbilt Medical Center and plan to continue until the start of the program. Please discuss your academic and clinical history. Starting at the age of 4, I began classical violin training at the University of Memphis Suzuki String Program. After ten years of intense lessons, I completed Suzuki books 1-7 which is considered advanced. My older two siblings and I started “The Gunnells Strings Trio”. We have performed for over 200 weddings, churches, small venues, orchestras, and corporate events. Having this background with music has allowed me to have great self-discipline and the ability to pay close attention to detail. Traveling throughout the northern part of the State provided me with many opportunities to meet and engage with people of all ages and all walks of life. Performing at a young age in different venues was a new opportunity to learn to adapt and perform well under stress. I graduated from Tupelo High School and completed prerequisite courses at Itawamba Community College. I transferred to Mississippi College (MC) where I obtained