Leah Haskvitz
Arlington
Summary
CRNA with 25 years of anesthesia experience in administering General, MAC, TIVA and regional anesthesia for all types of surgeries. Experience working in hospitals and outpatient centers caring for a variety of patient comorbidities. Academic instructor in Nurse Anesthesia program teaching and conducting research.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CRNA-Solo Practice
Azura Vascular Care
Arlington, VA
08.2022 - Current
- Perform pre-anesthetic physical evaluations and patient interviews and document results.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Works effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Run cardiopulmonary resuscitation codes when necessary.
Staff CRNA
Teamhealth-Sibley Memorial Hospital
Washington, DC
04.2016 - Current
- Perform pre-anesthetic screenings by conducting physical evaluations and thorough patient interviews.
- Administer and maintain anesthesia and confirm proper sedation and pain management.
- Works well in team settings providing support and guidance.
- Participated in organizational committees focused on continuous improvement of anesthesia services, contributing valuable insights based on clinical experience.
Staff CRNA
Dominion Anesthesia LLC-Virginia Hospital Center
Arlington, VA
02.1999 - 04.2016
- Administered general, regional and local anesthetics for multiple types of surgeries and procedures.
- Mentored junior staff members and provided guidance on best practices for anesthesia administration, emphasizing safety and efficacy.
- Demonstrated adaptability by working in various clinical settings such as outpatient surgery centers, hospitals, trauma units, pediatric wards, and obstetric departments.
Post-Graduate Academic Instructor
Georgetown University School Of Nurse Anesthesia
Washington, DC
05.2004 - 05.2007
- Developed and administered tests for students to measure academic proficiency and understanding.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Supported struggling learners with tailored intervention strategies, enabling them to achieve academic success.
- Provided individualized instruction to accommodate diverse learning styles, resulting in increased student achievement.
Education
Master of Science - Nurse Anesthesia
Georgetown University
Washington, DC09.1999
Skills
- Haskvitz,LM& Heater, DW (2005) Review of pharyngoesophogeal perforation after difficult intubation AANA Journal 73(3)184-185
- Haskvitz, LM & Koop EC (2004) Students struggling in clinical? A new role for the patient simulator Journal of Nursing Education 43(4)181-184
Certification
- Virginia RN/CRNA license Expires 11/2027
- District of Columbia RN/CRNA Expires 6/2026
- National Board Certification for Nurse Anesthetists Expires 7/2029
- ACLS Certification Expires 6/2026
- AANA Professional Organization Membership Expires 8/2026
Additional Information
- Participated in medical brigade to Honduras to administer anesthesia for surgery.
- Avid hiker and backcountry camper completing section hikes along the entire Appalachian trail.
- Volunteer English tutor for refugees from Syria
Timeline
CRNA-Solo Practice
Azura Vascular Care
08.2022 - Current
Staff CRNA
Teamhealth-Sibley Memorial Hospital
04.2016 - Current
Post-Graduate Academic Instructor
Georgetown University School Of Nurse Anesthesia
05.2004 - 05.2007
Staff CRNA
Dominion Anesthesia LLC-Virginia Hospital Center
02.1999 - 04.2016
Master of Science - Nurse Anesthesia
Georgetown University