Abigail Perkins

Highly educated Anesthesia Technician offering top-notch skills in patient treatment and planning. Certified professional successful at properly assessing patients ahead of procedures and well-educated in anesthesia-related complications. Stays calm and poised in emergency situations. Over 8 years of experience working with patients and medical staff in the operating room of a Level one Trauma Center as well as inpatient acute care settings.

I have been working in acute care/hospital settings for eight years now. I started working as a Certified Nursing assistant, and since became a licensed EMT and have spent the last four years working as an Anesthesia Technician. I have worked al large level one trauma centers like the University of New Mexico Hospital as well as smaller community hospitals like Texas health Flowermound, and even groundbreaking research hospitals such as UT Southwestern. I am comfortable and trained to run cell savers, bell mont rapid infusers, and level one equipment as well. My skill set as an EMT makes me well equipped to handle emergency situations and remain calm under pressure. 

I have two bachelors degrees that I have earned as of this December. My first bachelors degree is in Biology with a minor in integrative studies and innovation, and my second degree is a bachelors of science in psychology with a minor in Biology. In addition to this I hold nine associate degrees and five certifications the most pertinent being, an AS in Nutrtion, an AA in Pre Health Sciences with a concentration in Emergency Medicine, An EMT basic certification, and my CPR certification.