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Hana Alsamman, BSN, RN

Hana Alsamman is a Doctorate of Nurse Anesthesia Program graduate student at AdventHealth University. Hana obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from AdventHealth University.  In 2018 she began her career at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta in a 36-bed multi-system ICU. At Piedmont, she also filled the role of preceptor and charge nurse. In June 2021, Hana started a travel nurse position at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta. She worked in the surgical ICU until March 2022 where she also was a nurse preceptor and charge nurse. Her four years of nursing allowed her to gain essential skills in managing critical care patients. In May 2022, Hana began her journey as a graduate student in the Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice program and is looking forward to expanding her knowledge within this advanced practice career.

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Brandon Johnson, BSN, RN, CCRN

Brandon Johnson is a Doctorate of Nurse Anesthesia Program graduate student at AdventHealth University. His journey began with training as an Army Combat Medic and Licensed Practical Nurse at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, followed by a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Bethel University in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Concurrently, he serves in the Army Reserves, where he underwent leadership training through the Army Reserve Officer Training Corps at the University of Minnesota. His service in the Army Reserves spans over twelve years and has seen him rise to 1st Lieutenant, holding critical positions, including that of a critical care nurse in a field hospital unit.

In addition to his military service, Brandon has amassed valuable experience in civilian healthcare settings. He began his career at Hennepin County Medical Center, focusing on treating neurological and post-trauma patients. He then moved to Mayo Clinic, where he specialized in neuroscience cases in a critical care setting. Before enrolling in the DNAP program, he worked at North Memorial in Robbinsdale, MN, on a Surgical-Trauma Neuroscience ICU floor, where he honed his skills as a critical care nurse. His education and experiences have equipped him with unique skills, making him an asset in both military and civilian healthcare environments.

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Ryan Lucas, BSN, RN, CCRN

Ryan Lucas is a graduate student in the Doctorate of Nurse Anesthesia Program at AdventHealth University. Ryan holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, which he earned in May 2015, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Barton College, completed in May 2018. After obtaining his nursing degree, Ryan began his professional career as a Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem, NC, where he worked from August 2018 to March 2020, during which time he acquired certification as a Critical Care Registered Nurse with a specialization in Cardiac Medicine.

In March 2020, Ryan transitioned to Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, where he continued his nursing career in a 32-bed medical intensive care unit until April 2022. His experience in critical care nursing has been instrumental in shaping his career and led him to pursue further education in anesthesia. Currently, as a Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist at AdventHealth University, Ryan is dedicated to expanding his knowledge and skills in anesthesia practice.

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Carolina Otero, BSN, RN, CCRN

Carolina Otero is a graduate student in the Doctorate of Nurse Anesthesia Program at AdventHealth University. Carolina obtained a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Florida State University in 2016 and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of North Florida in 2018. Carolina began her nursing career working in the Medical Intensive Care Unit where she functioned as a staff nurse and became passionate about staff development and leadership, eventually assuming the roles of nurse preceptor and charge nurse.

In pursuit of professional development Carolina moved from St. Augustine to Miami, Florida to work at Jackson Memorial Hospital. As a major tertiary care center and teaching institution, working at Jackson Memorial allowed Carolina to function as part of a multidisciplinary team while caring for a variety of highly acute and critically ill patients. Carolina was a staff nurse, nurse preceptor and charge nurse there until April 2022 when she moved to Orlando in pursuit of higher education. Her dedication to professional growth and development along with her passion for patient care influenced her decision to pursue a career in anesthesia practice. As a Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist at AdventHealth University, Carolina is determined to elevate her practice while broadening her education and professional skill set.   

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These authors have disclosed there are no financial relationships with any healthcare related proprietary entity with goods or services relevant to this activity.

The Planning Committee and the CPD Committee members have nothing to disclose.