VUMC Nurse Anesthesia

A family of CRNAs providing state-of-the-art care in middle Tennessee. Learning, teaching, and incorporating the latest science.

[VUMC Nurse Anesthesia @VUMC_CRNA]

This past weekend, Trisha Juoza-Clark, EdD, CRNA, APRN, FAANA presented at TANA's 88th Annual Meeting on the topic of Perioperative Care of the Neurodiverse Patient.

[VUMC Anesthesiology @VUMC_Anes]

We extend our sincere congratulations to Patrick Henson, DO, on his promotion to Professor of Clinical Anesthesiology! #VUMCHealth 🌟

[Vanderbilt University Medical Center @VUMCDiscoveries]

Vanderbilt Bedford Hospital has been recognized by @BeckersHR as one of only 10 hospitals in Tennessee to receive a 5-star cleanliness rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
https://t.co/iWJpu47z12

[VUMC Nurse Anesthesia @VUMC_CRNA]

And the tradition continues. This past Saturday, VUMC's Franklin Surgery Center hosted their annual Surgical Outreach Day. A collaboration of surgeons, RN staff, anesthesiologist and CRNAs worked to care for several patients providing needed procedures. Amazing work by all!

[VUMC Nurse Anesthesia @VUMC_CRNA]

Our very own Tammy Freehling drew quite a crowd today for her #AANA2025 lecture on Functional Neurosurgery for Epilepsy. It has been a great week with so many presentations by VUMC CRNAs.

[VUMC Nurse Anesthesia @VUMC_CRNA]

Attending #AANA2025 in Nashville? Come see us today, until 5:30. Swing by booth (1112) to visit and learn more about opportunities with our VUMC CRNA Team. #TeamVUMCcrna

[VUMC Nurse Anesthesia @VUMC_CRNA]

Great presentation in this mornings VUMC CRNA Educational Rounds by Dr Alyssa Fiore titled “The Whipple Effect.” CRNAs educating CRNAs through our knowledge, experience and leadership! #TeamVUMCcrna

[VUMC Nurse Anesthesia @VUMC_CRNA]

Attending #AANA2025 in Nashville? Stop by our booth (1112) starting Sunday to visit and learn more about opportunities with our VUMC CRNA Team. #TeamVUMCcrna

[VUMC Nurse Anesthesia @VUMC_CRNA]

Today we had the opportunity to celebrate the retirement of Shari Stanley. Shari has been an admin assistant to our CRNA team working primarily with our SRNAs rotating on clinicals. We wish you the best in retirement Shari! #retirement

[VUMC Nurse Anesthesia @VUMC_CRNA]

🎉 Exciting news from @VUMChealth! We're thrilled to celebrate the opening of 10 brand-new operating rooms in our beautifully redesigned Medical Center East South Tower. These state-of-the-art spaces are ready to start supporting exceptional care and innovation.

[VUMC Nurse Anesthesia @VUMC_CRNA]

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[VUMC Nurse Anesthesia @VUMC_CRNA]

Yesterday, we were able to celebrate an amazing CRNA head off into retirement - Bridget Sharp, DNAP, CRNA. She will have served the VUMC patient community for 29 yrs and a total of 47 yrs in the nursing profession. Congrats Bridget on your retirement! #CardiacCRNA #VUMCCRNA

[VUMC Nurse Anesthesia @VUMC_CRNA]

Congratulations Ashley Lepore- CRNA Clinical Excellence, Junior award recipient! This award goes to a CRNA with less than two years of experience who is already excelling in clinical skills, knowledge, and teamwork. Be on the lookout for amazing things from this rising star!

[VUMC Nurse Anesthesia @VUMC_CRNA]

Congratulations Nat Thomas- SRNA of the year! We appreciate all your clinical contributions while on rotation with us. We are so excited you will be returning home to join our VUMC CRNA team after graduation!

[VUMC Nurse Anesthesia @VUMC_CRNA]

Congratulations Erin Brandon- CRNA Clinical Instructor of the year! The support of yourself and other amazing CRNA preceptors is a large part of what makes students want to start their careers as part of our VUMC CRNA family!

[VUMC Nurse Anesthesia @VUMC_CRNA]

Dr Brett Clay, VUMC CRNA, presenting at the monthly VUMC CRNA Educational Rounds. Another example of the depth of knowledge and expertise of VUMC CRNAs.

[VUMC Nurse Anesthesia @VUMC_CRNA]

Our VUMC CRNA family pay tribute today to those that paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms and to their families! We honor you today and everyday! #MemorialDay2025

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VUSN CRNA Program receiving recognition in Becker's Healthcare. @VanderbiltNurse
https://t.co/nduCuWa10y

[VUMC Nurse Anesthesia @VUMC_CRNA]

Congratulations to Amanda Dickert, DNAP, MMHC, NEA-BC on the Adrienne Ames Transformational Nursing Leader Award at VUMC. This award was presented during Nursing Week. Amanda is the Chief CRNA and Director of Anesthesia Advanced Practice Nursing. @VUMC_Anes @VUMChealth

[Vanderbilt University Medical Center @VUMCDiscoveries]

GLP1 agonists may prevent kidney disease progression in people with & without diabetes & in obese & nonobese people, a @JAMANetworkOpen study shows.

The findings suggest the substances have broader kidney-protective effects than first thought.
https://t.co/SJVW9Cqa5m