Brittany Donaghy, SRNA
Biographical Sketch
Brittany graduated with her ADN in 2007 and BSN in 2011, with 6 years of various ICU experience. She
has worked in MICU, SICU, CVICU, and CCU with much involvement in several committees such as
president of shared governance, code blue committee president, ICU representative of magnet advisory
committee, and rewards/recognition committee. Brittany was an active member of the American
Association of Critical Care Nurses via the Heart of the Piedmont Chapter, she became certified in critical
care, and precepted countless new ICU nurses. She has worked in various facilities such as Wake Forest
Baptist Medical Center, Kernersville Medical Center, Moses Cone Hospital, and High Point Regional
Hospital. Brittany currently attends the Nurse Anesthesia Program at Wake Forest University Baptist
Medical Center and has been actively involved with the North Carolina Association of Nurse Anesthetists
by her attendance of their annual meeting and the Legislative day in Raleigh, NC to help protect current
CRNA practice privileges. When she’s not fulfilling her clinical and didactic responsibilities, Brittany
enjoys spending time with her 11 year old son and 18 month old daughter.
Brittany Ann Donaghy, SRNA
EDUCATION
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC
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Master of Science, Nurse Anesthesia
Student Representative to the AANA for Wake Forest Baptist
Heath-Nurse Anesthesia Program
Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation Scholarship Recipient
National League of Nursing Scholarship Recipient
Joanne Craft Scholarship Recipient
University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Dean’s List
Guilford Technical Community College, Jamestown, NC
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August 2013- Present
Graduation: August 12, 2015
2014-2015
Fall 2013
Fall 2013
Spring 2014
August 2008 – May 2011
May 2011
January 2005- May 2007
Associate Degree in Nursing
EXPERIENCE
SRNA, Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center
Winston Salem, NC
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24 month anesthesia residency program, ranked seventh in the country
Over 1,800 clinical hours and 850 cases projected
15 clinical site rotations, including regional, OB, pediatrics, cardiac, and trauma
Administration of general, regional, and MAC anesthesia
Proficiency with airway tools: fiberoptic scope, glidescope, lightwand, bougie, intubating LMA
Attended the committee meeting in Raleigh, NC in support of Nurse Anesthesia’s opposition to
House Bill 181
Student Representative to the AANA for Wake-Forest Baptist Heath-Nurse Anesthesia 20142015
RN, Kernersville Medical Center: ICU
Kernersville, NC
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August 2013 – Present
February 2011-August 2013
Served as a staff and charge nurse in a unit primarily for adult patients with pulmonary disorders,
sepsis, multisystem organ failure, and management of unstable post-surgical patients
RN, Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center: 5A-CTICU
Winston Salem, NC
February 2012-May 2013
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Manager and provider of care to the critically ill patient; Experience includes exposure to
ventilators, vasoactive infusions, sedation, invasive lines, intra aortic balloon pumps, swans ganz
catheters, etc.
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Cardiothoracic Surgical patients/Sepsis patients/respiratory arrest patients, open heart surgeries,
thoracotomies, ECMO, VADs, Valve Repairs, Neuro ICU overflow pts, etc.
RN, Moses Cone Health System: 2300 SICU
Greensboro, NC
August 2009-August 2010
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Manager and provider of care to the critically ill patient; Experience includes exposure to
ventilators, vasoactive infusions, sedation, invasive lines, intra aortic balloon pumps, swans ganz
catheters, etc.
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Primary Patient Population: Vascular/Cardiothoracic Surgical patients/Sepsis patients/respiratory
arrest patients, open heart surgeries, thoracotomies, etc.
RN, High Point Regional Health System: CCU/MSICU
September 2007- June 2010
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Duties: Manager and provider of care to the critically ill patient; Experience includes exposure to
ventilators, vasoactive infusions, sedation, invasive lines, intra aortic balloon pumps, swans ganz
catheters, etc. Provide total patient care, administer medications, full patient assessments/care
plans. Provide guidance, education and support for all inpatient clients.
COMMUNITY SERVICE/PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
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Volunteer at SECU House in Winston Salem, NC
April 2014- Present
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Diversity for Nurse Anesthesia Mentorship Program
October 2012- Present
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Volunteer at Kernersville Battered Women’s Shelter
January 2012-present
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KMC Magnet Advisory Committee: ICU representative
February 2011-Aug 2013
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KMC ICU Shared Governance: Chair Elect
February 2011-Aug 2013
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Code Blue Committee for FMC and KMC: ICU representative
February 2011-Aug 2013
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AACN Heart of the Piedmont Chapter Member
September 2010
September 2007-
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100 hours volunteer work at High Point Regional Hospital
April 2003
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, AND AFFILIATION
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Registered Nurse, State of North Carolina, Multistate License
o License Number: 218084
Expires December 2014
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Current Neonatal Resuscitation Program
Expires January 2015
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Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Expires January 2015
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Current Basic Life Support
Expires January 2015
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Associate Member, American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA)
August 2013- Present
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Associate Member, North Carolina Association of Nurse Anesthetists
August 2013- Present
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CCRN certification
Expires August 2015
CRNA practice is one of the most independent, challenging, revered, and rewarding areas of
nursing. While the financial and emotional sacrifices of the educational program are great, the lifelong
rewards are immeasurable. In order to maintain a prestigious reputation and current practice privileges,
SRNAs should have a strong educational foundation, excel in leadership, and surpass didactic and clinical
competency. SRNAs must stand united as one voice in order to meet those educational needs and improve
them. I will be your voice through the role of AANA student representative. As your student
representative, my main priority will be to improve your educational journey so that we can all reach our
long desired goal of graduating our respective programs, passing the certification exam, and ultimately
becoming CRNAs.
Let’s face it. Anesthesia school is stressful. It bears a physical and emotional exhaustion like no
other. We are the first to arrive to clinical and the last to leave. We arrive home to study for an exam,
write a report, or prepare for another clinical day. If only the days were 27 hours instead of 24, ah wishful
thinking. Many of us have relocated to other cities, states, and even across the country, leaving behind our
family. As your student representative, I will utilize the AANA bulletin with tips on time management
and how to make the most out of study sessions so students may have more time in their day. Families
unfortunately suffer the effects of our absence although this sacrifice is for them. I will encourage and
provide resources to balance the demands of school and personal life. Tips on healthy stress management
will have physical and emotional benefits to the SRNA. A happy SRNA is a driven student, who will go
above and beyond for their education and ultimately, their profession. My program supports SRNA
balance and wellness. Our class representative has developed a website/blog that focuses on school
stressors and how to find balance. We also know that our bank account looks pretty sad during anesthesia
school. There are many free/low cost study resources that can help students didactically and clinically. I
will provide education via the bulletin to students on effective budgeting during school and how to
manage debt after school.
Community service is the best kept secret. Not only do you get the rich reward of contributing to
a noble cause, students also educate the public about the nurse anesthesia profession. Many people aren’t
aware of our profession and the importance of our education. Through this, contributions can be made to
your program by voluntary donors. You may benefit from an additional scholarship and it will also help
future SRNAs entering your anesthesia program. I know what you’re thinking, when will you have time
to do this? It’s easy. Planning to help out at an event can take as little as 3 hours out of your week.
Community service also looks good on your job resume. It shows that you are well rounded and
dedicated.
Mentorship and diversity are essential to making the most of your education. It helps you to
network with other students and strengthens your anesthesia knowledge. Not only do you give back to
your profession, you are ensuring that our predecessors get a rich educations. These people are our future
coworker and deserve a smooth educational transition. Plus, it makes us all warm and tingly inside to help
a student in need. Encouraging underrepresented minority nurses into Nurse Anesthesia will enhance how
we deliver care to our diverse patient population. As your student representative, I will encourage the
importance of having “junior buddies” and participation in the Diversity of Nurse Anesthesia Mentorship
Program. Both experiences are invaluable and can provide insight to your education from an entirely
different perspective.
Well there you have it ladies and gentlemen. These are just a few of the many ways that I plan to
improve your educational endeavor as your AANA student representative. I want to encourage all of you
to really make the most of your time as a SRNA. You won’t regret it. So keep calm, stay classy, and vote
for Brit!