How do they match: Nurse Anesthetists

  • Administer anesthesia, monitor patient's vital signs, and oversee patient recovery from anesthesia. May assist anesthesiologists, surgeons, other physicians, or dentists. Must be registered nurses who have specialized graduate education.

  • Administer post-anesthesia medications or fluids to support patients' cardiovascular systems.
  • Develop anesthesia care plans.
  • Discharge patients from post-anesthesia care.
  • Respond to emergency situations by providing airway management, administering emergency fluids or drugs, or using basic or advanced cardiac life support techniques.

  • Administer basic health care or medical treatments.