Biosketch
Crystal O'Guin, MSN, RN, CCRN, CPN is a Doctor of Nursing Practice student at the
University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) in the class of 2016 Nurse
Anesthesia program. Ms. O’Guin graduated with a Diploma in Nursing from Methodist
Hospital School of Nursing in 2001 and a BSN and MSN from Union University. Ms. O’Guin’s
most recent nursing position was at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital where she has
cared for patients as a CAP 5 Master’s at the Bedside nurse since 2010, served as ICU
educator for the unit, and maintained the role of Course Director for the ACLS and PALS
programs at the hospital since 2009. While at St. Jude, Ms. O’Guin has been a member of the
Harvey Team Committee, Patient Education Committee, Safe Patient Handling committee,
was a project lead for several evidence-based practice initiatives, held an adjunct faculty
position at a local baccalaureate nursing program, and was a section lead for St. Jude’s
ongoing Magnet submission. She is also a member of the Memphis Student Nurse
Anesthetist Foundation (MSNAF), Sigma Theta Tau, the American Association of Critical
Care Nurses (AACN), and is a student member of the American Association of Nurse
Anesthetists (AANA). She has been active in her professional organization as an AACN
ambassador, an item writer for the pediatric CCRN, a test developer for the CCRN, a Beacon
Award reviewer, and is currently the Internal Communications Director for MSNAF.
CURRICULUM VITAE
Crystal D. O’Guin, MSN, RN, CCRN, CPN
Education
Institution
Degree
Major
Year
University of Tennessee
Health Science Center
in progress
Nurse Anesthesia
D.N.P. track
(projected)
2016
Union University
M.S.N.
Nursing
Education
2010
Union University
B.S.N.
Nursing
2009
Methodist Hospital
School of Nursing
RN Diploma
Nursing
2001
Honors & Awards
Ovation “Bravo” Award, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Academic Excellence Award, Union University
2011
2010
Licenses & Certifications
Licensed Registered Nurse (135404), State of TN
CPN (Certified Pediatric Nurse)
CCRN (Critical Care Certification- Pediatric)
ONS Chemotherapy Provider
ACLS Instructor
PALS Instructor
TNCC (Trauma Nursing Certification)
2002- Present
2010- Present
2010- Present
2008- Present
2006- Present
2006- Present
2005- 2010
Professional Organizations & Involvement
AACN (American Association of Critical Care Nurses)
-AACN Ambassador
-CCRN Pediatric Item Writing Committee
-CCRN Exam Development Committee
-Beacon (Center of Excellence) Award Review Panel
2010- Present
2012- Present
2012
2012
2012
APHON (Assoc. of Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurses)
2010- 2011
Sigma Theta Tau, Nu Lambda Chapter
MSNAF (Memphis Student Nurse Anesthetist Foundation)
-Internal Communications Director
2013- Present
2014
Nursing Experience
ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S RESEARCH HOPSITALMemphis, TN
Intensive Care Unit & Sedation Department
Registered Nurse- CAP 5 Graduate Level
Hospital Course Director, ACLS & PALS (2008- present)
2006- Present
BAPTIST COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCESMemphis, TN
Adjunct Clinical Instructor- BSN program
2010- 2012
BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL TRINITYMemphis, Tennessee
Hospice Division, Registered Nurse
2006-2007
METHODIST HEALTHCAREMemphis, Tennessee
Emergency Department, Registered Nurse
2001- 2007
Teaching Experience
ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S RESEARCH HOPSITAL- Staff Development
Course
Contact Hours
Critical Care Course- Curriculum & Content Development/ Instructor
-Transplant Day
7.0
-Respiratory Care
7.0
-Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
7.0
-Emergency Care Day
7.0
-Renal CRRT Care
7.0
-Cardiovascular Care
7.0
CCRN Review Course (5 part series) Curriculum Development/ Instructor
ICU Yearly Competencies 2010-2012 Content Development/ Verifier
24.0
n/a
BAPTIST COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Course
NSG 306 Health Assessment
(Spring 2011, Spring 2012)
NSG 410 Pediatric Nursing
(Summer 2011; Fall 2011)
Course
NSG 320 Adult Health I
(Fall 2010)
Role
Lab Instructor
Classroom/ Clinical Instructor
Role
Clinical Instructor
Credit Hours
2
5
Credit Hours
2.5
Committee Involvement
ST. JUDE CHILDREN’S RESEARCH HOPSITAL-Harvey Team Committee
-Patient Education Committee
-Safe Patient Handling Committee
-Simulation Working Group, MERI training
-Magnet recognition writing committee (EP section co-lead)
-Writing group; co-author CHCA Handoff’s publication committee
Professional Lectures
O’Guin, C. (March 2011). Resuscitation updates. Grand rounds: St. Jude Children’s
Research Hospital. Memphis, TN.
O’Guin, C. (2009). Pediatric sedation and distraction. Society of Nuclear Medicine.
Washington D.C.
O’Guin, C. (2007). Typhlitis. Domestic Affiliate Regional Conference. Memphis, TN.
Publications
O’Guin, C. (2012). PALS updates: treatment innovations in emergency Care. APHON
Counts, Vol. 26 (1) Spring Edition. APHON: Glenview, IL.
Bigham, M. T., Logsdon, T. R., Manicone, P. E., Landrigan, C. P., Hayes, L. W., Randall, K.
H., Grover, P., Collins, S.B., Ramirez, D.E., O’Guin, C.O., Williams, C.I., Warnick,
R.J, & Sharek, P. J. (2014). Decreasing Handoff-Related Care Failures in Children’s
Hospitals. Pediatrics, 134 (2). e572-579.
Volunteer Activities
Professional Excellence Council Health Careers 101 Program
PAWS New England Animal Rescue- Foster & Volunteer
BLS Training- Memphis City School Employees
“More Than A Meal”- Immunizations for homeless
2012; 2013
2011- Present
2009-2010
2006-2008
Crystal O’Guin, MSN, RN, CCRN, CPN
Position Statement
Student Representative to the AANA Education Committee
I am excited to be considered as a potential candidate for the position of Student
Representative to the AANA Education Committee. I believe that active involvement in our
professional organization is the cornerstone for the advancement of the nurse anesthesia
profession. Maintaining educational standards for future and current nurse anesthetists is one
of the most vital components of providing safe and effective patient care. The Education
Committee is charged with maintaining the standards that programs and faculty members
abide by to achieve a goal of excellence. As the transition is made to elevate the preparation of
nurse anesthetists to the doctoral level by 2025, the Education Committee will have the
continued opportunity to serve as a beacon and voice for educators and accredited programs.
I believe that my previous experience and current motivation to serve makes me an ideal
candidate as Student Representative to the Committee. During my 13 years as a nurse, I have
demonstrated a passion for professional involvement. I have held multiple volunteer positions
with the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN). I have also gotten a great deal of
satisfaction out of teaching student nurses in a baccalaureate program and preparing registered
nurses for their role in critical care as a preceptor and ICU educator. I have a Masters in Nursing
Education, where I learned many foundational principles for achieving excellence in nursing
education. These opportunities have enabled me to have an understanding of the vital
importance of educational standards and advancement.
I also look forward to the work involved with my role as Student Representative. I have
excellent organizational and public speaking skills, which I feel will enable me to be successful
at the demands of the position. More importantly, I hope to learn from the CRNA’s on the
Education Committee and take that knowledge back to my fellow student nurse anesthetists. It
is my hope that I may be able to instill my passion for education and professional involvement
in other students and grow the active student representation in the organization. I would also
like to be a voice in the professional community to raise awareness about the rigorous
standards and minimum of seven years of educational preparation we undertake to become
safe anesthesia care providers. I believe that my past experience has prepared me for this role,
and I would greatly appreciate your vote for the Student Representative to the Education
Committee.