Timothy J.

Palmer, CRNA MS
3307 Kaeleaf Rd, Lake Orion, MI, 48360 o H: 248-475-9077 o
tpf16fe6@westpost.net o C: 248-836-8675
Highly skilled healthcare professional with a background of success as
a certified registered nurse anesthetist and an exceptional academic
foundation including pursuit of a doctoral degree in education.
Possesses outstanding communication, coordination, and educational
expertise to design and deliver programs and information that
effectively enhance clinical acumen. Displays an unwavering commitment
to providing valuable organizational contributions with a history of
recognition as published author and exemplary clinician in the
practice of nurse anesthesia.
EXPERIENCE
Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI 1995-2004 & 2009-2010
Staff Nurse Anesthetist
Provided clinical expertise in a patient care setting and educational
support to the University of Detroit Mercy Graduate Program in Nurse
Anesthesiology.
* Instructed students in clinical and didactic forums; covered
topics including anesthetic pharmacology, hepatobiliary and GI
anesthetic considerations, and hematology.
William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI 1992- 2009
Staff Nurse Anesthetist (1992-2009)
Education Coordinator, Department of Anesthesia/Surgical Services
Education (2003-2009)
Director, Simulation Technologies, Surgical Services Education
(2001-2003)
Clinical & Didactic Instructor in conjunction with Oakland University
Graduate Program in Nurse Anesthesia (1993)
Leveraged exceptional leadership and organizational skills to
simultaneously perform in educational, administrative, and clinical
roles. Provided surgical support as clinical practitioner in nurse
anesthesia, valued member of the anesthesia team for open heart
surgery, and clinical resource CRNA for pediatric anesthesia. Held the
position of Administrative Coordinator for the Department of Nurse
Anesthesia Education and Research Committee.
* Enhanced staff competencies through the creation and
implementation of staff development and educational programs for a
nurse anesthesia department comprised of over 150 CRNAs.
Introduced innovative orientation methods for new certified
registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) resulting in swifter
organizational acclimation and contributions. Devised and executed
a simulated anesthesia clinical education training program and
served as mentor for student nurse anesthetists and staff CRNAs;
* Liaised with hospital departments, institutions, and organizations
to provide guidance for clinical trials and research activities
 conducted within the department of anesthesia to facilitate the
acquisition of robust data. Tapped into comprehensive knowledge to
contribute as a resource for innovation diffusion for new drugs,
patient care technologies, and anesthesia delivery methods.
* Created, coordinated, and produced successful anesthesia symposia
providing continuing education (CE) hours to CRNAs. Realized
significant growth in yearly attendance, departmental
profitability, and recognition throughout the region for quality
in theme and lecture content. Achieved success in promoting a high
level of clinical proficiency for all CRNAs and ensured compliance
with institutional and professional standards.
ADDITIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Staff/Charge Registered Nurse
University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Burn Special Care Unit &
Critical Care Float Pool, Cincinnati, OH
Jewish Hospital Medical Center, Coronary Care Unit, Cincinnati, OH
Veteran's Administration Medical Center, Medical Intensive
Care/Coronary Care Units, Cincinnati, OH
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ADDITIONAL CLINICAL EXPERIENCE (CONTINUED)
Certified Surgical Technologist
Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH
MILITARY SERVICE
United States Army
Four years of active duty, two years of inactive reserve including
experience in infantry, operating room specialist, and basic medical
specialist.
EDUCATION
Ph.D. in Education - Capella University, Minneapolis, MN 2010

Course work and comprehensive final examination completed with a focus

in Training and Performance Improvement, and Curriculum Design
Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesiology - University of Detroit
Mercy, Detroit, MI
Bachelor of Science in Nursing magna cum laude - University of
Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
Licensure & Certifications
Nursing; State of Michigan (# 4704174508)
Specialty Practice Nursing; State of MI ( #470174508)
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (AANA # 43272)
Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse
Basic Life Support & Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider
Pediatric Advanced Life Support Provider
Instructor; Basic Life Support
Neonatal Advanced Life Support Provider
Training
Training Program in Nurse Anesthesiology
HONORS, AWARDS & AFFILIATIONS
Honors & Awards
Inducted Sigma Theta Tau; National Honor Society of Nursing
Clinical Research Scholar

Army Achievement Medal

Army Commendation Medal
Good Conduct Medal, Department of the Army
Medic Badge; Department of the Army
Affiliations
American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA)
Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists (MANA)
Association of Critical Care Nurses
American Nurses Association
Society of Critical Care Medicine
International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS)

American Society for Training and Development (ASTD)

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PUBLICATIONS
Book Chapters & Reviews
Palmer, T. (1994). Electrocardiography and Rhythm Disorders.
Palmer, T. (1994). Hepatobiliary and Gastrointestinal Disorders.
In Nagelhout, J. & Zaglaniczny, K. (Eds.). Nurse Anesthesia.
Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders.
*Revisions to contributed chapters in subsequent editions of Nurse
Anesthesia; 2nd ed. (1997); 3rd ed. (2005); 4th ed. (2010).
Palmer, T. (1999). Anesthesia Considerations for Pediatric General
Surgery: Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Disease.
In Zaglaniczny,K & Akers, J. (Eds.). Clinical Guide to Pediatric
Anesthesia. Philadelphia: WB Saunders.
Palmer, T. (2005). Inotropic and Vasoactive Drugs.
Palmer, T. (2005). Liver Disease.
In Karlet, M. (Ed.). Nurse Anesthesia Secrets. St. Louis: Elsevier.
Palmer, T. (2009). Exploratory laparotomy for bowel resection.
In Elisha, S. (Ed.). Case Studies in Nurse Anesthesia. Sudbury, MA:
Jones & Bartlett.
Book Review

Lynch L. et al. (1995). Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology:

Perioperative Considerations. New York: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
In AANA Journal 63, 180-181.
Published Work
Aprile, A. & Palmer, T. (1996). Intraoperative use of Amicar to reduce
bleeding associated with open heart surgery. AANA Journal, 63,
325-331.
Palmer, T. (2006). Protective ventilation in the intraoperative
setting: Adaptation of efficacious evidence-based strategies used in
critical care to the anesthesia setting. Connector: a publication of
the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists, 43, 25-29.
Palmer, T. (2006). Motor Evoked Potential (MEP) Monitoring: An update
of anesthesia considerations. Connector: a publication of the Michigan
Association of Nurse Anesthetists, 43, 42-43.
Palmer, T (2007). Surgical Site Infections: Are we doing enough?
Connector: a publication of the Michigan Association of Nurse
Anesthetists, 44, 24-25.

Palmer, T (2008). The patient with drug-eluting coronary stents (DES):

What are the perianesthesia recommendations? Connector: a publication
of the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists. 45, 21-25.
Palmer, T (2008). Serotonin Syndrome: Hackles up! Connector: a
publication of the Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists, 45,
33-35.
Thomas C, Palmer T. (1999) Negative pressure pulmonary edema after
tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy in a pediatric patient: A case report.
AANA Journal, 67, 425-430.