Student Accomplishments | Nurse Anesthesia | School of Nursing

Student	Title	Presentation
Joseph Daniels	The Use of Reverse Trendelenburg to Prolong Apnea Time during Induction Without Desaturation in the Obese Population	2021 Louisiana Association Nurse Anesthetists (LANA) Annual Meeting Poster
Kalli McGrievy	Reducing Anxiety in Laboring Patients with Music	2021 Louisiana Association Nurse Anesthetists (LANA) Annual Meeting Poster
Kellsi Nichols	Utilization of Video Laryngoscopy to Decrease Post-operative Sore Throat Occurrence in Patients Requiring Endotracheal Intubation for Surgical Procedures: A Knowledge to Action Project	2021 Louisiana Association Nurse Anesthetists (LANA) Annual Meeting Poster
Dennis Perez	Implementation of the Apfel simplified risk score to decrease the Poster number of rescue medications given in the PACU: A knowledge to action project	2021 Louisiana Association Nurse Anesthetists (LANA) Annual Meeting Poster
Caroline Rickert	Utilizing Video Laryngoscopy to decrease the incidence of postoperative sore throat	2021 Louisiana Association Nurse Anesthetists (LANA) Annual Meeting Poster
Mitchell Cosse	Implementation of a Total Intravenous Anesthesia Protocol to Reduce Post-Operative Nausea and Vomiting: A knowledge to action project	2022 FMOLS-Annual Transitioning Research into Practice (TRIP) Conference Podium Presentation
Laura Mallaley	Implementation of an Evidenced Based Postpartum Hemorrhage Protocol to Standardize Treatment During Cesarean Section Delivery: A Knowledge to Action Project	2022 FMOLS-Annual Transitioning Research into Practice (TRIP) Conference Podium Presentation
Arielle Davis	Implementation of Intraoperative Intravenous Ketamine in Spinal Surgeries to Improve Postoperative Pain Scores	2022 Sigma Theta Tau Scholarship Day-University Medical Center, New Orleans Poster
Brianna Purell	The Use of Dexmedetomidine as an Adjunct to Propofol in Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Procedures to Reduce Events Leading to Hypoxemia: A Quality Improvement Project	2022 Sigma Theta Tau Scholarship Day-University Medical Center, New Orleans Poster
Aida Sanchez	Implementation of an Off -Site Evidence Based Intubation Checklist for Anesthesia Providers: A Quality Improvement Project	2022 Sigma Theta Tau Scholarship Day-University Medical Center, New Orleans Poster
Sarah Saternos	Staggered Dosing of Sugammadex on Respiratory Outcomes During Emergence of Anesthesia	2021 Louisiana Association Nurse Anesthetists (LANA) Annual Meeting Poster
Bridget Whalen	Implementation of a Spanish Communication Tool for Anesthesia Providers	2022 Sigma Theta Tau Scholarship Day-University Medical Center, New Orleans Poster

Student	Title	Presentation
Jacob Wheeler	Intraoperative administration of magnesium sulfate during elective spinal surgeries for postoperative pain control: A knowledge-to-action project	Poster
John Tobin	Implementation of a Post- Traumatic Stress Disorder Checklist to Aid in High Risk Patient Identification and Reduction in Incidence of Emergence Delirium	Poster
Soni Shrestha	Implementation of A Clinical Practice Guidelines for Pediatric Tonsillectomy: A Knowledge Translation Project	Poster
Cynthia Shen	The effect of protective ventilatory strategies in obese patients undergoing bariatric surgery on postoperative pulmonary complications: A Knowledge to Action Project	Poster
Shelby Seiler	Implementation of a Non-Operating Room Anesthesia Checklist to Standardize Care Outside of the Operating Room: A Knowledge to Action Project	Poster
Haley Meyer	Implementation of the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology (SHEA) Guideline for anesthesia providers to decrease infection transmission within the anesthesia workspace: A Knowledge to Action Project
Katelyn Beavers	High Flow Nasal Cannula Utilization During Anesthetic Induction for Morbidly Obese Patients to Extend the Apneic Period
Foster Phillips	Evidenced Based Intraoperative Administration of IV Dexamethasone as a Pain Management Adjunct to Reduce Post-op Opioid Requirements: A Knowledge to Action Project
Kayla Wheeler	High-Fidelity Simulation-Based Training on the recognition and treatment of Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity for Student Nurse Anesthetists
Julie Mathew	Implementing a Standardized Anesthesia Handoff to Improve Transition of Care to the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit	2020 FMOLS-Annual Transitioning Research into Practice (TRIP) Conference Poster Presentation
Mary Trist	Use of Dural Puncture Epidural Placement for Parturient Patients in Decreasing Epidural Top Up Frequency: A Knowledge to Action	2020 FMOLS-Annual Transitioning Research into Practice (TRIP) Conference Poster Presentation
James Pace	Anesthetic Plan Flowsheet as a Means to Reduce Opioid Use During the Perioperative Period in Adult Patients Undergoing General Surgery Procedures: A Knowledge to Action	2020 FMOLS-Annual Transitioning Research into Practice (TRIP) Conference Podium Presentation
Maggie Stadtlander	Implementation of Quadratus Lumborum Block Post Cesarean Section to Provide Superior, Longer Lasting Analgesia Post-Operatively: A Knowledge to Action	2020 FMOLS-Annual Transitioning Research into Practice (TRIP) Conference Poster Presentation
Mary Trist	Use of Dural Puncture Epidural Placement for Parturient Patients in Decreasing Epidural Top Up Frequency: A Knowledge to Action	2020 FMOLS-Annual
James Pace	Anesthetic Plan Flowsheet as a Means to Reduce Opioid Use During the Perioperative Period in Adult Patients Undergoing General Surgery Procedures: A Knowledge to Action	2020 FMOLS-Annual Transitioning Research into Practice (TRIP) Conference Podium Presentation
Amanda Gracia	Implementation of Vasopressin for the Treatment of Vasoplegic syndrome	2021 Sigma Theta Tau Scholarship Day-University Medical Center, New Orleans Poster
Nelson Garza	Utilization of Pulse Pressure Variation to Optimize Intraoperative Fluid Management	2020 Louisiana Association Nurse Anesthetists (LANA) Annual Meeting Poster
Jesse Jarrett	Impact of Preprocedural Obstructive Sleep Apnea Screening on Intraprocedural Complications in the Adult Population Undergoing MAC for Endoscopic Procedures	2020 Louisiana Association Nurse Anesthetists (LANA) Annual Meeting Poster
Kaiheem Patterson	Intravenous Lidocaine Administration During General Anesthesia Emergence of Adult Patients During ENT Procedures to Promote Smooth Emergence	2021 Sigma Theta Tau Scholarship Day-University Medical Center, New Orleans Poster
Jenny Tobin	Effects of Sub-Anesthetic Ketamine Combined with Propofol in Comparison to Propofol Alone on Decreasing Adverse Events During Procedural Sedation: A Knowledge to Action Project	2020 Louisiana Association Nurse Anesthetists (LANA) Annual Meeting Poster
Megan Bunch	Implementation of Noise Reduction Strategies for Improved Patient Outcomes: Knowledge Translation for Perioperative Staff	2020 Louisiana Association Nurse Anesthetists (LANA) Annual Meeting Poster
Brendan Cogley	Anesthesia Workstation Cleanliness to Reduce Rates of Infection: A Knowledge to Action Project	2020 Louisiana Association Nurse Anesthetists (LANA) Annual Meeting Poster
Christopher Bonstaff	Improving Handoff Communication in the PACU: A Quality Improvement Project	2021 Sigma Theta Tau Scholarship Day-University Medical Center, New Orleans Poster
Mitchell Crosley	Reduction of Per-operative Hypothermia Through Staff Education in Proper Use of Forced Air Systems	2021 Sigma Theta Tau Scholarship Day-University Medical Center, New Orleans Poster
Kinnah Hughes	Management of a Difficult Airway	2020 Louisiana Association Nurse Anesthetists (LANA) Annual Meeting Poster

Student	Title	Presentation
Andre Bennett	The use of Bispectral Index Monitoring in the Prevention of Postoperative Delirium in Patients 65 Years and Older	Poster Presentation
Benjamin Lane	Implementation of an Evidenced Based Standard Positioning Protocol to Facilitate Direct Laryngoscopy and Endotracheal Intubation for Bariatric Surgery: A knowledge to action project	Poster Presentation
Danielle Baker	Implementation of a high-fidelity obese airway simulation to better prepare Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists for clinical practice: A knowledge to action project	Poster Presentation
Catherine Brown	An Educational Campaign to Promote Compliance of Medication Error Reporting and Near Misses Among Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists	Poster Presentation
Jessica Pals	Implementation of an Evidence Based Bariatric Ventilatory Protocol to Decrease Intraoperative and Immediate Postoperative Respiratory Complications: A Knowledge to Action Project	Poster Presentation
Tina Tran	Perioperative Critical Incident Stress Management: A Policy for Analysis	Poster Presentation
Carley Roberson	Bone Cementation Implantation Syndrome-A Knowledge to Action Project	Poster Presentation
Michelle Hellmers	Educational Tool to Enhance Provider Readiness to Care for Patients with Parkinson’s Disease in the Perioperative Period
Kheyla Matthews	Eye protection protocol for determent of intraoperative corneal abrasions
Erin Gollehon	Implementation of a Perioperative Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Protocol to Reduce Rates of Postoperative Ileus in Adult General Abdominal Surgery: A Knowledge to Action	2019 East Jefferson General Hospital Research Day Poster
Devin Burroughs	Incorporating the Use of Transversus Abdominis Plane Blocks Following Cesarean Sections to Decrease Opioid Consumption: A Knowledge to Action	2020 Sigma Theta Tau Scholarship Day-University Medical Center, New Orleans Poster
Kinnah Hughes	Management of a Difficult Airway	2020 Louisiana Association Nurse Anesthetists (LANA) Annual Meeting Poster
Elizabeth Feigley	Decreasing Anxiety and Improving Knowledge of Anesthetic Practices in Patients Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty Through the Implementation of Preoperative Education Prior to the Day of Surgery: A Quality Improvement Project	2019 Louisiana Association Nurse Anesthetists (LANA) Annual Meeting Poster
Alex Gruntz	An Algorithmic Approach to Perioperative Management of Patients with Cardiovascular Implantable Electronic Devices: A Knowledge to Action Project	2020 Sigma Theta Tau Scholarship Day-University Medical Center, New Orleans Podium Presentation
Phillip Jordan	Standardized Checklist for Perioperative Regional Anesthesia: A Quality Improvement Project	2020 Sigma Theta Tau Scholarship Day-University Medical Center, New Orleans Poster
Lauren McManamon	The Use of Forced Air Warming in Elective Caesarean Sections to Improve Intraoperative Hypothermia and Maternal Comfort: A Quality Improvement Project	2019 Louisiana Association Nurse Anesthetists (LANA) Annual Meeting Poster
Sarah Pigg	The Use of Alcohol for Prevention of Perioperative Nausea and Vomiting During Obstetric and Gynecological Procedures	2020 Sigma Theta Tau Scholarship Day-University Medical Center, New Orleans Poster
Kathryn Pittman	Low-dose Intraoperative Ketamine in Chronic Pain Patients Undergoing Orthopedic Spine Surgery: A Knowledge to Action Project	2020 Sigma Theta Tau Scholarship Day-University Medical Center, New Orleans Poster
Jessica Pollet	The Use of Preoperative Gastric Ultrasonography to Determine Gastric Volume and Associated Aspiration Risk in the Pediatric Population	2019 Louisiana Association Nurse Anesthetists (LANA) Annual Meeting Poster
Zachary Renew	Use of the Perfusion Index as a Predictor for Evaluating Successful Nerve Block Placement	2019 Louisiana Association Nurse Anesthetists (LANA) Annual Meeting Poster

Student	Title	Presentation
Jamie Bernard	Preventing unintentional hypothermia: A best practice implementation project
Jessica Angerdina	Buprenorphine Formulations: Relevant Perioperative Anesthesia Considerations: A Knowledge to Action Project
Shelby Holden	Implementation of a Quick Reference Handbook to Improve Anesthesia Provider Readiness to Care for Patients with Burns
Emily Richard	Effectiveness of ondansetron as an adjunct to lidocaine intravenous regional anesthesia on tourniquet pain and postoperative pain in adult patients undergoing elective hand or forearm surgery: a systematic review
Tanya Shnaider	Implementation of a Standardized Tool during Intraoperative Patient Handoff between Anesthesia Providers
Samuel Burkes	A Simple Strategy During Endotracheal Intubation of Adult Females to Decrease the Incidence of Postoperative Sore Throat: A Knowledge to Action Project
Alexander Wong	Using High-Fidelity Patient Simulation to Improve the Pediatric Nurse Anesthetist’s Knowledge, Recognition, and Confidence Managing Malignant Hyperthermia
Angela Porch	A systematic review of the effects of sugammadex and neostigmine on post-operative nausea and vomiting
Laura Blanda	Decreasing Perioperative Cough, Laryngospasm, and Oxygen Desaturation in Patients with Increased Risk of Airway Irritation: Educating Anesthesia Providers About the Benefits of Laryngeal Mask Airways for General Anesthesia
Mallory Simmons	Best Practice Guideline and Apfel simplified risk score Implementation Management Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting Management: A knowledge to action project
Rebecca Trainor	The Implementation of an Evidence Based Checklist to Improve the Quality of Handoff from the Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist to the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit Registered Nurse in Patients Under Age Eighteen	2019 Sigma Theta Tau Scholarship Day- University Medical Center, New Orleans Poster Presentation
Stephen Caldwell	Utilizing Cardiac Screening Guidelines to Improve the Anesthesia Preoperative Evaluation Process for Patients Presenting for Surgery: A Knowledge to Action Project	2019 Sigma Theta Tau Scholarship Day- University Medical Center, New Orleans Poster Presentation
Brittany SantaMarina	Point of Care Ultrasound Use to Measure Gastric Volume and Content in Diabetic Patients: A Knowledge to Action Project	2019 Sigma Theta Tau Scholarship Day- University Medical Center, New Orleans Poster Presentation
Gary Armstrong	The Use of the Rapid Shallow Breathing Index as a Tool to Predict Successful Extubation for Patients Undergoing General Anesthesia with Endotracheal Intubation	2019 Sigma Theta Tau Scholarship Day- University Medical Center, New Orleans Poster Presentation
Gretchen Caldwell	The Use of Intraoperative Ketamine in Chronic Pain Patients on Home Opioids	2018 Louisiana Association of Nurse Anesthetists Annual Conference Poster Presentation
Kyle Durel	Translating Evidence into Practice: Anesthesia Provider Education on the Use of Ultrasound During Radial Arterial Line Insertion in Surgical Patients	2018 Louisiana Association of Nurse Anesthetists Annual Conference Poster Presentation
Dustin Franklin	Benefits of Direct Intracuff Measurement in the Pediatric Surgical Population	2019 Sigma Theta Tau Scholarship Day- University Medical Center, New Orleans Poster Presentation
Hector Zayas	Translating Knowledge into Practice: Decreasing the Incidence of Post Anesthesia Care Unit Opioid Administration in Adult Open Abdominal Surgical Patients with Administration of Intraoperative Ketamine	2018 Louisiana Association of Nurse Anesthetists Annual Conference Poster Presentation
Kirk Martinson	Implementation of a Clinical Practice Guideline-based Perioperative Anesthesia Guideline to Prevent Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Patients Receiving Elective Colon and Rectal Surgery	2019 Sigma Theta Tau Scholarship Day- University Medical Center, New Orleans Poster Presentation
Thu Dang	Promoting the Use of Ondansetron (Zofran), Compared to Meperidine, to Treat Shivering for Adult Patients Undergoing Neuraxial and General Anesthesia: A Knowledge to Action Project	2019 Sigma Theta Tau Scholarship Day- University Medical Center, New Orleans Poster Presentation
Paula Davis	Using the Beers Criteria for Potentially Inappropriate medication Use to Decrease the Rate of Postoperative Delirium in Adults Sixty-five years and Older	2019 Sigma Theta Tau Scholarship Day- University Medical Center, New Orleans Poster Presentation
Jasmin Guillen	In Patients Undergoing Open or Laparoscopic Abdominal Procedures, What is the Effect of Using Lung Protective Ventilation, When Compared to Standard Tidal volume with PEEP, on the Incidence of Post-Operative Pulmonary Complications?	2019 Sigma Theta Tau Scholarship Day- University Medical Center, New Orleans Poster Presentation
Timothy McGinnis	Implementation of Goal-Directed Fluid Therapy in Adults Undergoing Abdominal Surgery: A Knowledge to Action Project	2019 Sigma Theta Tau Scholarship Day- University Medical Center, New Orleans Poster Presentation
Brian Pena	The Effect of Laryngeal Mask Airway Cuff Pressure on Postoperative Sore Throat	2019 Sigma Theta Tau Scholarship Day- University Medical Center, New Orleans Poster Presentation

Student	Title	Presentation
Jessica Bodenhamer	Implementation of a standardized protocol for management of adult patients with Type II Diabetes Mellitus in the preoperative period: A knowledge to action project
Whitney Boudreaux	Use of a Checklist to Determine Eligibility of the Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block in Parturient Women Suffering from a Postdural Puncture Headache
Miguel Garcia	Ambient Temperature Regulation in the Operating Room and Intraoperative Hypothermia: Analysis for Policy
Brian Klamer	A Knowledge to Action DNP Project to Increase Patient Satisfaction Scores by Implementing Pain Treatment Algorithms
Elizabeth Yellot	The efficacy of Sugammadex versus neostigmine on restoration of neuromuscular function in surgical patients with myasthenia gravis undergoing rocuronium-induced neuromuscular blockade: a systematic review protocol
Lauren Basile	Improving Oxygen Saturation Levels in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU): Modified FiO2 Administration During Emergence and Extubation in Patients at High Risk for Post-Operative Pulmonary Complications
Phillip Podret	Perioperative anesthesia care for Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) in gynecologic surgery patients
Miranda Simmons	Implementation of an Enhanced Recovery after Surgery Bundle for Elective Gynecologic Surgery to Reduce Length of Hospital Stay: A Knowledge to Action Project
Taylor Jordan	Increasing Anesthesia Providers Knowledge Regarding Proper Blood Pressure Cuff Placement in Obese Adults During the Perioperative period
Tracey Wilson	Implementation of a High Fidelity Simulation Based Training on Malignant Hyperthermia	Podium
Miranda Simmons	Enhanced Recovery after Surgery for elective Gynecologic Surgery to Reduce Length of Stay: A Knowledge to Action Project	Podium
Njodzeka Ngong	Using Functional Hemodynamic Parameters in predicting Fluid response During Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery involving Microvascular Flap: A Knowledge to Action Project	Podium
Cody Aucoin	Intravenous Transexamic Acid Administration in Decreasing Perioperative Blood Loss in Patients Undergoing Orthopedic Hip Surgery: A Recommended Administration Guideline	Poster
Lauren Basile	Improving Oxygen Saturation Levels in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU): Modified FiO2 Administration during Emergence and Extubation in Patients at High Risk for Post-operative Pulmonary Complications
Michael Claudet	Implementation of the American Pain Society and American Society of Anesthesiologists Clinical Practice Guidelines for Postoperative Pain Management in Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Knowledge to Action Project
Whittney Boudreaux	Use of a Checklist to Determine Eligibility of the Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block in Parturient Women Suffering from a Postdural Puncture Headache
Abby Moody	Use of the Ultrasound to Increase the Success of Inserting an Epidural Catheter on the First Attempt: A Knowledge to Action Project	2018: Sigma Theta Epsilon Nu International Scholarship Day Poster Presentation
Amanda Rome	Improving the Success Rate at First Attempt Tracheal Intubation in Patients with Unanticipated or Suspected Difficult Airways: Analysis for Hospital Protocol	2018: Sigma Theta Epsilon Nu International Scholarship Day Poster Presentation
Ashley Easterling	Preventing Intraoperative Intravenous Infections: Utilization of the Curos Cap in the Operating Room	2017: Louisiana Association of Nurse Anesthetists Annual Conference Poster Presentation
Emily Lander	Lidocaine to Reduce Coughing on Emergence in Smokers undergoing General Endotracheal Anesthesia	2017: Louisiana Association of Nurse Anesthetists Annual Conference Poster Presentation
Margo Sanders	Intraoperative Anesthetic Management of Adult Neurosurgery Patients Requiring Neurophysiologic Monitoring: A Knowledge to Action Translation Tool	2017: Louisiana Association of Nurse Anesthetists Annual Conference Poster Presentation
Keenan Holmes	Reducing Cough During Emergence Utilizing Intracuff Lidocaine: A Knowledge to Action	2018: Sigma Theta Epsilon Nu International Scholarship Day Poster Presentation
Rachael Rome	Implementation of best practice guidelines for intraoperative management of hyperglycemia in the patient with type II diabetes mellitus	2018: Sigma Theta Epsilon Nu International Scholarship Day Poster Presentation
Michael Melder	Regional Anesthesia for Surgical Procedures and Acute Pain Management Practice Considerations: An Analysis of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists Policy	2018: Sigma Theta Epsilon Nu International Scholarship Day Poster Presentation
Katelyn Luckado	Implementation of an Evidence-Based Checklist to Reduce Visible Periorbital Edema and Peak Airway Pressures in Patients Undergoing Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Pelvic Surgeries Requiring Steep Trendelenburg	2018: Sigma Theta Epsilon Nu International Scholarship Day Poster Presentation
Lauren Thompson	Education and Application of Best Practices for the Parturient Receiving Epidural Anesthesia: A Knowledge to Action Project	2018: Sigma Theta Epsilon Nu International Scholarship Day Poster Presentation
Renato Phua	ERAS protocol to decrease LOS in patients undergoing laparoscopic hysterectomy	2018: Sigma Theta Epsilon Nu International Scholarship Day Poster Presentation
Emily Hendricks	End Tidal CO2 Monitoring in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)	2018: Sigma Theta Epsilon Nu International Scholarship Day Poster Presentation

Student	Title	Presentation
Adap, Algin	Translating Knowledge into Practice: Implementation of Apneic Oxygenation During Rapid Sequence Induction and Intubation in Obese Patients	2018: Sigma Theta Epsilon Nu International Scholarship Day Poster Presentation
Amanda Rome	Improving the Success Rate at First Attempt Tracheal Intubation in Patients with Unanticipated or Suspected Difficult Airways: Analysis for Hospital Protocol	2018: Sigma Theta Epsilon Nu International Scholarship Day Poster Presentation
Jada A. Foley	Use of a Checklist to Determine Eligibility of Colloid Preload to Reduce Spinal-Induced Maternal Hypotension in Patients Undergoing Elective Cesarean Section: A Knowledge-to-Action Translation	2016: Louisiana Association of Nurse Anesthetists Annual Conference Poster Presentation
James C. Hall	Care of the Parturient Patient with Spinal Cord Injury to Decrease the Incidence of Autonomic Dysreflexia: Analysis for Hospital Protocol	2016: Louisiana Association of Nurse Anesthetists Annual Conference Poster Presentation
Beard, John	Translating Knowledge into Practice: Effectiveness of ketamine as an adjuvant to opioid-based therapy to decrease post-operative opioid requirements in patients undergoing spine surgery
Coleman, Rayonda	Reducing Postoperative Hypothermia in Patients Undergoing Open Abdominal Procedures through Implementation of National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) Inadvertent Perioperative Hypothermia Guideline
Hammerli, Jessica	Development and Implementation of a Best Practice Guideline for Pediatric Perioperative Intravenous Acetaminophen
Waite, Robert	Operating Room Attire and Personal Protective Equipment Policy: An Analysis of Policy
Bodine, Anthony	Translating Knowledge into Practice: Implementing the Rapid Shallow Breathing Index as a Protocol for Extubation Following General Anesthesia
Cooley, Jacob	Perfusion Index as an Early Indicator of Regional Anesthesia Block Success
Kushner, Megan	Translating evidence into practice: Improving the patient experience and care by reducing hypothermia through warming in elective cesarean sections
Lyons, Lauren	Building Knowledge on the prevention of Perioperative Visual Loss in Adult, Prone, Spinal Surgical Patients: A Knowledge to Action Project
Nguyen, Thuy	Complying with National Standard: Analysis of Policy for Proper Maintenance of Laryngoscope Blades and Handles
Stephen Durel	Implementation of a Standardized Intraoperative Report Checklist Tool	2016: Louisiana Association of Nurse Anesthetists Annual Conference Poster Presentation
Julie Duke	Endotracheal Tube Cuff Pressure: Best Practice to Minimize Tracheal Tissue Injury	2016: Louisiana Association of Nurse Anesthetists Annual Conference Poster Presentation
Erika Edwards	Pre-warming protocol for the prevention of inadvertent perioperative hypothermia	2017: Sigma Theta Epsilon Nu International Scholarship Day Poster Presentation
Gladys Machuka	Translating Evidence into practice: The Effectiveness of Transverse Abdominis Plane Block in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy	2016: Louisiana Association of Nurse Anesthetists Annual Conference Poster Presentation
Kelsey Fogus	Adductor Canal Block and Femoral Nerve Block: A Comparison of Regional Anesthesia Techniques for Unilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty	2016: Louisiana Association of Nurse Anesthetists Annual Conference Poster Presentation
Adam Grahm	Opt-Out of Physician Supervision for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Practice: Policy Analysis	2017: Sigma Theta Epsilon Nu International Scholarship Day Poster Presentation
Jacqueline Maier	Utilization Of The Snoring, Trouble Breathing, Un-Refreshed Questionnaire To Assess For Sleep Disordered Breathing To Decrease Adverse Respiratory Events In The Pediatric Patient Population: A Quality Improvement Project	2017: Sigma Theta Epsilon Nu International Scholarship Day Poster Presentation
Mark Wilson	Modification of the Current Intraoperative Protocol at a Local Healthcare Facility for Patients Receiving Anesthesia While Undergoing Awake Craniotomy Procedures	2017: Sigma Theta Epsilon Nu International Scholarship Day Poster Presentation
Yunier Rangle	Decreasing The Risk of Anastomoses Leaks In Gastrointestinal Surgery Patients by Reducing the Administration of Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory drugs: A knowledge to action translation tool for perioperative healthcare providers	2017: Sigma Theta Epsilon Nu International Scholarship Day Poster Presentation

August 2016, Volume 14, Issue 8, p 3–11

Effectiveness of topical lidocaine as an adjuvant to propofol for procedural sedation in patients undergoing esophagogastroduodenoscopy procedures: a systematic review protocol by Zachary Parish (Publication in the JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports)

August 2016, Volume 14, Issue 8, p 70-79

Effectiveness of preoperative intranasal dexmedetomidine compared with oral midazolam for the prevention of emergence delirium in pediatric patients undergoing general anesthesia: a systematic review protocol by James J. FitzSimons (Publications in the JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports)

Effectiveness of intrathecal dexmedetomidine as an adjuvant to bupivacaine spinal anesthesia in adult patients undergoing elective surgery: a systematic review by S. Sanvi (Accepted for Publication, 2016)

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Poster Presentations

Prevention of vaso-occlusive crisis in the sickle cell disease parturient undergoing cesarean delivery: A teaching plan and clinical practice protocol by Courtney Archie (Poster Presentation at Sigma Theta Tau International April 2016)

A Teaching Plan for Pediatric Post Anesthesia Care Unit Nurses in the Identification and Management of Emergence Delirium by Caitlin Burmaster, (Poster Presentation at Sigma Theta Tau Scholarship Day, New Orleans, LA)

Ketamine for induction in Traumatic Brain Injury Patients: An education protocol for anesthesia providers by Mary Clement (Poster Presentation at Sigma Theta Tau International April 2016)

Implementation an Evaluation of an Educational Program to Prevent Substance Abuse in Graduate Nurse Anesthesia Students by Mary Doucet, (Poster Presentation at Sigma Theta Tau Scholarship Day, New Orleans, LA)

Preoperative Management of Chronic ACE Inhibitor for the Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Patient: Evidenced Based Practice Recommendations by Wesley Dupriest, (Poster Presentation at Sigma Theta Tau Scholarship Day, New Orleans, LA)

Preventing Pain Associated with Injection of Propofol on Induction of General Anesthesia in Adult Patients Undergoing Elective Surgery: A Quality Improvement Project by Corey George (Poster Presentation at Sigma Theta Tau Scholarship Day, New Orleans, LA)

Anesthesia for Robotic Prostatectomy: A teaching Protocol by Katie Jolliffe (Poster Presentation at Sigma Theta Tau International April 2016)

Translating Knowledge into Practice: Decreasing the Incidence of Major Adverse Cardiac Events through Enhancement of Anesthesia Providers’ Understanding and Use of Best Practice Methods with Preoperative Cardiac Risk-Prediction Index for Cardiac Assessment for Non-Cardiac Patients Undergoing Non-Cardiac Procedures by David Prieur, (Poster Presentation at Sigma Theta Tau Scholarship Day, New Orleans, LA)

Reducing Human Error and Omissions in Anesthesia: A quality improvement project promoting the implementation of a pre-induction checklist for anesthesia providers by Katherine Vasquez, (Poster Presentation at Sigma Theta Tau Scholarship Day, New Orleans, LA)

Early Ambulation, Optimal Analgesia and the Adductor Canal Block: An Education Protocol for Anesthesia Providers by Charlotte Wight (Poster Presentation at Sigma Theta Tau International April 2016)

Decreasing Post-Dural Puncture Headaches with the use of an Intrathecal Catheter after an Accidental Dural Puncture in the Obstetric Population” by Brian Hankins, (Poster Presentation at Sigma Theta Tau International April 2016)

In the morbidly obese patient, with BMI = 40, can advanced technological assessment of fluid volume NPO deficit provide a more accurate goal directed therapy for volume replacement than current intravascular volume assessment strategies by John B. Greer (Poster Presentation at Sigma Theta Tau International April 2016)

Translating Knowledge into Practice: Decreasing the Incidence of Subarachnoid Block Induced Hypotension in Parturients with Intravenous Ondansetron by Anthony Jude Taullie (Poster Presentation at Sigma Theta Tau International April 2016)

Translating Evidence into Practice: Anesthesia Provider Education on the Benefits of Implementation of Viscoelastic Blood Testing at a Level One Trauma Facility by Ryan Foley (Poster Presentation at Sigma Theta Tau International April 2016)

Podium Presentations

Preoperative Management of Chronic ACE Inhibitor for the Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Patient: Evidenced Based Practice Recommendations by Wesley Dupriest (Louisiana Association of Nurse Anesthetists Annual Meeting October 2016)

Effectiveness of preoperative intranasal dexmedetomidine compared with oral midazolam for the prevention of emergence delirium in pediatric patients undergoing general anesthesia: a systematic review protocol by James J. FitzSimons (Louisiana Association of Nurse Anesthetists Annual Meeting October 2016)

Publications:

Effectiveness of ketamine as an adjuvant to opioid-based therapy in decreasing pain associated with opioid tolerance in adults undergoing orthopedic surgery: a systematic review protocol by William Kuhn (Accepted for Publication)

Poster Presentation

Intraoperative Awareness in Children Ages 3-12 by Tara Comardelle (Poster Presentation at Louisiana Association of Nurse Anesthetists October 2015)

Effectiveness of ketamine as an adjuvant to opioid-based therapy versus opioid-based therapy alone in decreasing perioperative pain associated with opioid tolerance in adults undergoing orthopedic surgical procedures: a systematic review protocol by William Kuhn (Poster Presentation at Sigma Theta Tau Scholarship Day, New Orleans, LA)

Publications in the International Student Journal of Nurse Anesthesia

Spring 2014, Volume 13, Number 1

Preemptive Analgesia: Intravenous Acetaminophen by Justin Greenfield

Summer 2013, Volume 12, Number 2

Ventilator Management of the Inhalation Burn Injured Patient by D. Johnson, MN, MA
Anesthesia for a Child with Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome by E. Runnels, MN
Anesthetic Management of a Patient with DiGeorge Syndrome by G. Hrabar, MN
Does cerebral oximetry monitoring decrease the incidence of cerebral ischemia? by M. Douglas, MN

December 2012 Volume 11:3

Total Lung Lavage in a Patient with Alveolar Proteinosis by J. Nunnery

Publications in the International Student Journal of Nurse Anesthesia

Summer 2012 Volume 11:2

Adrenalectomy for Pheochromocytoma by J. Taylor
Hypertension during Emergence after Carotid Endarterectomy by J. Recatto
Emergency Treatment of Angioedema by K. Bohrer
Retrograde Wire Intubation for Angioedema of the Tongue by J. Soniat

Spring 2012 Volume 11:1

Anesthesia and the Triple X Syndrome by K. Norton

Summer 2011 Volume 10:2

Anesthetic Management of Patient with Progeria by B. Payne

Presentation at Louisiana Association of Nurse Anesthetists Fall Meeting 2011

Evidence-Based Practice: The use of ACE Inhibitors Preoperatively by K. Cretini and B. Brown Mentor: L. Bonanno, CRNA, DNP
Emergency Cesarean Section: The Need for Proficiency in Airway Management by C. Ewing Mentor: L. Bonanno, CRNA, DNP

Presentation at Louisiana Association of Nurse Anesthetists Fall Meeting 2012

A Curious Case of Unexpected Generalized Weakness after Interscalene and Superficial Cervical Brachial Plexus Blockage for Left Shoulder Arthroscopy in the Sitting Position - A Case Presentation by Emily Richard, SRNA, Mentor: Laura S. Bonanno, DNP, CRNA

Efficacy of IV Lidocaine in Multimodal Analgesia for Abdominal Surgery by Dee Bender, SRNA, Mentor: Laura S. Bonanno, DNP, CRNA

Publications in the International Student Journal of Nurse Anesthesia

Summer 2011 Volume 10:2

Laryngospasm after Cleft Lip and Palate Repair by G. S. Franklin
Management of Medulloblastoma in a Remote Location by R. G. St. John

Spring 2011 Volume 10:1

Anesthetic Management of a 17 Month Old with Wilms Tumor by W. Cambre

Poster Presentation at Dr. Connie S. Logan Research Day: April 2011

Scleroderma: A Systems Review with Anesthetic Consideration by J. Covington, M. Johnston and L. Bonanno DNP, CRNA
Pretreatments and Postoperative Myalgia by H. Carbajal, B. Siler and L. Bonanno DNP, CRNA

Presentation at Louisiana Association of Nurse Anesthetists Fall Meeting 2010

Advocating and Improving the Practice of Nurse Anesthesia by R. Crochet Cervical Spine Trauma: Investigating Intubation Methods that Minimize Cervical Spine Manipulation by C. Aupied and R. Nunez

Presentation at Louisiana Association of Nurse Anesthetists Fall Meeting 2009

Evidence Based Practice: Emergence of the Obese Patient by R. Medina

Publications in the International Student Journal of Nurse Anesthesia

Summer 2010 Volume 9:2

Blood Loss in Pediatric Partial Nephrectomy for Wilms Tumor by N. Riche’
Myocardial Infarction During Laparoscopic Nissen by K. Tate
Negative Pressure Pulmonary Edema by M. T. Thomas

Publication in Bariatric Nursing and Surgical Patient Care
Volume 6: 2 2011

Evidence-Based Strategies to Prevent Postoperative Respiratory Dysfunction for Patients with Obstructive Sleep apnea Undergoing Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery by D. Ernst, T. Vekic, and L. Bonanno

Publication in Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing
December 2010

Implementation of Music as an Anesthesia Adjunct during Monitored Anesthesia Care by A. Newman, C. Boyd, D. Meyers, and L. Bonanno

Publications in the Journal of Men’s Health
Volume 7: 2011

Management of Surgical Procedures Common in Men Part 1: Genitourinary Procedures by G. Ortega, S. Couvillion, and L. Bonanno
Management of Surgical Procedures Common in Men Part 2: Orthopedic Procedures by K. Miller, W. Alongi, and L. Bonanno

Poster Presentation at Dr. Linda Corson Jones Research Day: April 6, 2010

Anesthetic Implications of Herbal Medications in the Surgical Patient by S. Luttrell, T. McGowan and L. Bonanno, DNP, CRNA
Cricoid Pressure During Rapid Sequence Induction: Gold Standard or Old Standard by R. Acosta, L. Fusilier, A. LeBlanc, and L. Mayronne
Improving the Success of Minority and Disadvantaged Students in a Nurse Anesthesia Program by G. Sperandeo, S. Landry, K. Palmisano and L. Bonanno DNP, CRNA
Intravenous Lidocaine for the Treatment of Intraoperative Bronchospasm by R. Gonzales and C. Hude
Prewarming Therapy for the Prevention of Perioperative Hypothermia: A Literature Review by A. Graffeo, A. McCampbell and L. Bonanno DNP, CRNA
Recognizing and Managing Postoperative Complications after Carotid Endarterectomy by S. St. Germain, K. Byrd Jr., S. Kelly, M. Marmande and L. Bonanno, DNP, CRNA

AANA Annual Poster Presentation: August 2010

Anesthetic Implications of Herbal Medications in the Surgical Patient by S. Luttrell, T. McGowan, & L. Bonanno

Presentation at Louisiana Association of Nurse Anesthetists Fall Meeting 2009

Music and Noise: Effects on MAC Anesthetics by A. Young

Poster Presentation at Dr. Connie S. Logan Research Day: April 2009

The Benefits of Epidural Analgesia in Lung Surgery: A Mini Meta-Analysis by D. Tolbert and L. Bonanno, DNP, CRNA
LSUHSC Odyssey Professional Growth and Experiences Mentorship Program by T. Kelly, S. Roper, A. Roddey, M. Matthew, D. Porche, DNS, PhD(c), and L. Bonanno, DNP, CRNA
Simulation Based Anesthesia Training: Beneficial or Not? By C. Kimble, J. Richard, L. Hebert, J. Ayers, R. LeSaicherre and M. Geisz-Everson MS, CRNA
Potential Barriers Associated with Low Minority Application to Anesthesia Programs by E. Greely, S. Williams, H. Fussell, K. Andrus, L. Nguyen and M. Geisz-Everson MS, CRNA
Development of an Evaluation Tool for Simulation-Based Anesthesia Training: Unanticipated Difficult Intubation with Ability to Ventilate by A. Klohn, E. Pezant, M. Powell, R. LeSaicherre and M. Geisz-Everson MS, CRNA
Actual Barriers to Success Encountered by Minority Nurses Enrolled in a Nurse Anesthesia Program by S. R. Smiley, D. William, S. Mills, D. Smelling, J. Braxton, S. Martin and L. Bonanno, DNP, CRNA
The Effect of Perioperative Celecoxib Administration in Patients Undergoing Surgical Procedures Involving the Knee: a Mini Meta-Analysis by T. Guedry, M. Tuite and L. Bonanno, DNP, CRNA