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Barbara Y VerHaar

Barbara Y VerHaar

Cedar Lake

Summary

CRNA experienced in a wide variety of anesthetic settings

Experienced with managing anesthesia in complex surgical cases, ensuring patient safety and comfort. Utilizes advanced clinical skills to adapt to rapidly changing situations in operating room. Track record of fostering teamwork and maintaining calm under pressure, contributing to successful patient outcomes.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CRNA, Chief

Novus Anesthesia Partners
10.2022 - Current
  • 99% clinical duties
  • Administrative work during off duty hours
  • Weekly meetings with hospital admin and Novus admin for a seamless collaborative relationship.
  • Stepped down as Chief in September 2024 allowing for newer staff the opportunity in a leadership role.

CRNA

Methodist Hospitals contracted with Northstar Anesthesia
02.2021 - 09.2022
  • 24 in house call position. 2 campuses with trauma and OB duties

Locum

Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center
10.2021 - 03.2022
  • Independent position doing general OR cases well peds

Locum

Sarah Bush Lincoln contracted with Somnia Anesthesia
06.2021 - 03.2022
  • Locum position..mostly general cases

Staff CRNA to Chief CRNA

Riverside Medical Center contracted with NAPA
06.2014 - 03.2021
  • Staff CRNA until October 2014 then prn availability due to the unstable environment. Came back to Full time November 2016 with NAPA
  • Chief in 2018. CRNA duties 99%. 24 in house call position. Cases included OB, some trauma, well peds, IR, Cath lab TAVR, EP and Impella. Level 2 trauma
  • Administrative duties during off hours

Community Hospital
10.2014 - 07.2016
  • Hospital based with surgery center duties

Parkview Medical Center
02.2012 - 06.2014
  • Level 2 with call duties. Variety of cases including OB and thoracic

Arapahoe Gastroenterology Center
11.2009 - 02.2012
  • Independent work in an outpatient GI center

Olympia Fields Hospital/St James
11.1999 - 11.2009
  • Level 1 trauma center. 24 call position including OB. Lead CRNA duties. 8 years of heart anesthesia (150 cases per year) including insertion of central lines/Swan Ganz/arterial lines, TEE, and thoracic cases

Rush Presbyterian St Luke Medical Center
12.1998 - 11.1999
  • 1st year CRNA duties with call

RN at Ingalls Memorial Hospital
04.1987 - 06.1996
  • ICU for 1 year then assisted with opening the CSU (surgical heart unit) Co-chief/Clinician for 8 years.

Education

MS - Nurse Anesthesia

Rush Medical Center
12.1998

Associate Degree - Nursing

Purdue University
05.1984

BS - Biology

Valparaiso University
05.1981

Skills

  • Clinical skills including epidurals, spinals, expert airway management,
  • Trauma level skills, cardiac case proficiency
  • Administrative skills necessary for leadership role as Chief, including personnel management, scheduling, staffing

Certification

  • BLS, ACLS, PALS
  • As a new RN into a CCU unit, I took many certification courses. After 2 years experience, I trained for and helped open and worked in a cardiac rehab facility in Olympia Fields. I took leadership roles even outside of my profession. I was on our Church Board for 3 years and volunteered to lead our VBS for 50-75 children for 4 years. I was Vice-President of the Parent-Teacher Association at my childrens' school for 2 years and President for 2 years.

Timeline

CRNA, Chief

Novus Anesthesia Partners
10.2022 - Current

Locum

Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center
10.2021 - 03.2022

Locum

Sarah Bush Lincoln contracted with Somnia Anesthesia
06.2021 - 03.2022

CRNA

Methodist Hospitals contracted with Northstar Anesthesia
02.2021 - 09.2022

Community Hospital
10.2014 - 07.2016

Staff CRNA to Chief CRNA

Riverside Medical Center contracted with NAPA
06.2014 - 03.2021

Parkview Medical Center
02.2012 - 06.2014

Arapahoe Gastroenterology Center
11.2009 - 02.2012

Olympia Fields Hospital/St James
11.1999 - 11.2009

Rush Presbyterian St Luke Medical Center
12.1998 - 11.1999

RN at Ingalls Memorial Hospital
04.1987 - 06.1996

Associate Degree - Nursing

Purdue University

BS - Biology

Valparaiso University

MS - Nurse Anesthesia

Rush Medical Center

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