Christine Kiefer
Biographical Sketch
Christine Kiefer received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Georgia Southern University
in 2004 and currently attends the Anesthesia for Nurses Program in the College of Health Professions as a
Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist at the Medical University of South Carolina with the projected
graduation date of December 2015.
Christine Kiefer has been involved in several nursing organizations including; the Emergency Nurses
Association, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, South Carolina Association of Nurse
Anesthetist, and the American Association of Nurse Anesthetist.
Christine Kiefer is a certified Registered Nurse in Georgia as well as South Carolina, she has also
received certifications in the following areas; Certified Critical-Care Registered Nurse, Advanced
Cardiovascular Life Support certified, Basic Life Support certified, Pediatric Advanced Life Support
certified, Trauma Nurse Core Course certified, NIH Stroke Scale certified, and a Certified Emergency
Nurse.
Christine Kiefer has participated in several committees throughout her nursing career, including the
Performance Improvement Committee: Trauma Fluid Resuscitation Documentation Project (2012-2013),
the General/ Trauma Working Specialty Group (2012), the STICU R&R Committee (2012-2013), the STICU
Quality Improvement Committee (2013), the Co-Chair Trauma Nurse Specialist Council (2013), and is
currently a member of the SRNA Class of 2015 Fundraising Committee.
Christine Kiefer’s past employers include; Memorial Health University Hospital, Savannah, GA (20052007), Sharp Memorial Hospital, San Diego, CA (2007-2009), Trident Hospital, North Charleston, SC
(2009-2010), and the Medical University of South Carolina Hospital, Charleston, SC (2010-2013).
Christine Kiefer, SRNA, RN, BSN, CEN, CCRN
Education and Honors
GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY, Statesboro, GA
-Bachelor of Nursing, December 2004
-Graduated with Honors 2004
-Inducted into the Honor Society of Nursing 2004
MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Charleston, SC
-Masters in Science in Nurse Anesthesia
-Anticipated graduation date, December 2015
Licensure
-State of South Carolina RN, active
-State of Georgia RN, active
Certifications
-Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certified
-Basic Life Support certified
-Critical Care Registered Nurse certified
-Pediatric Advanced Life Support certified
-Trauma Nurse Core Course certified
-NIH Stroke Scale certified
-Certified Emergency Nurse
Memberships
-Emergency Nurses Association
-American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
-American Association of Nurse Anesthetist
-South Carolina Association of Nurse Anesthetist
Committees
1. Performance Improvement:
Trauma Fluid Resuscitation Documentation Project 2012-2013
2. General/ Trauma Working Specialty Group 2012
3. Surgical Trauma ICU R&R Committee 2012-2013
4. Surgical Trauma ICU Quality Improvement Committee 2013
5. Co-Chair Trauma Nurse Specialist Council 2013
6. Fundraising Committee Member for Nurse Anesthesia Class of 2015
Professional Activities
-AANA Midyear Assembly 2014
-Participated in the AANA Public Relations Mentorship Program, April, 2014
Clinical Experience
MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, Charleston, SC
*July 2011-Aug 2013, STICU, RN
*Feb 2010- July 2011, Level 1 Trauma Emergency Dept., RN
TRIDENT MEDICAL CENTER, North Charleston, SC
*April 2009- Feb 2010, Emergency Dept., RN
SHARP MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, San Diego, CA
*April 2007-March 2009, CROSS COUNTRY TRAV CORPS, travel nurse
Intermediate Care Unit, RN
MEMORIAL HEALTH UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, Savannah, GA
*January 2005- April 2007, Trauma Intermediate Care Unit, RN
Education Committee Student Representative Position Statement – Christine Kiefer
I am interested and excited to be able to take part in such an important committee for not only the
current CRNAs nationally but also impact the profession’s future. I look forward to being able to function as
a source of information for other students like myself as well as communicate the objectives of the AANA. I
believe that leading by example is the best way to encourage and inspire others to be the best student and
professional they can be. Facilitating the empowerment of fellow students will increase involvement in our
professional organization and the educational standards for not only us as students, but also the SRNAs of
the future. I have been fortunate to be in positions that have allowed me the opportunity to bring groups of
people together and incorporate their individual views and suggestions to reach a common goal, one of
which was through my work as the Co-Chair of the Trauma Nurse Specialist Program. I was able to
facilitate the meeting and cohesiveness of the RNs from the Emergency Dept. with the RNs from the
Surgical Trauma ICU, developing one group with a common goal. Being able to share and serve as an
information source and forum for other students through the AANA NewsBulletin will further allow me to
develop my leadership qualities and mentorship qualities in the future.
Facilitating ease of learning and involvement for others, with the goal to provide the best care to
patients, has always been an important quality of mine throughout my career. I look forward to offering
fellow students a sounding-board with which to discuss concerns, ideas and information through the
Student News Column. Also, I am looking forward to learning how the AANA Education Committee
provides feedback to the COA on educational requirements for nurse anesthesia programs, including
revisions to the Standards that have been set. Involvement in our professional education and standards
that guide our practice is an exciting and important piece to the future of our profession! I would appreciate
our vote for me as your student representative for the Education Committee and allow me to inspire,
involve and educate others regarding our awesome profession and the educational standards we hold
ourselves to.