Ogechi Igwe

Delivered anesthesia care across multiple specialties at a tertiary hospital, developing individualized anesthesia strategies for patients with complex medical histories. Managed challenging airways and intraoperative physiologic fluctuations while coordinating with surgical and nursing teams to cut procedural delays.

Provided anesthesia care for ophthalmologic and specialty procedures in an ambulatory surgical setting, collaborating with surgeons to support safe anesthesia delivery and efficient case turnover. Administered anesthesia for LASIK, cataract, retina, and oculoplastic cases while managing 15 cases per shift and reducing day-of-surgery delays and cancellations.

Completed clinical anesthesia rotations across multiple Dallas–Fort Worth hospitals, building experience in anesthesia care planning, monitoring, and patient assessment. Participated in 300+ anesthesia cases across neurology, OB, pediatrics, and cardiology while applying ICU experience to recognize early instability and support safe anesthesia management.

Oversaw clinic operations and supported direct patient care for a large veteran population, balancing administrative responsibilities with care coordination. Helped manage a 480-patient caseload by coordinating referrals, follow-ups, and diagnostic testing, and improved communication through patient/provider coordination to reduce missed appointments.

Provided neuro critical care for neurologically compromised patients requiring close monitoring and complex interventions in a fast-paced ICU. Monitored for subtle clinical changes and escalated care when needed to prevent complications, while supporting families by explaining treatment plans and answering questions.

Provided individualized one-on-one nursing care across home health and long-term care settings for chronic and complex patients. Managed medication administration and monitored patient status, reporting changes to providers and working with families to reinforce care plans and improve adherence to treatment recommendations.

Delivered bedside nursing care for neurological and orthopedic patients, supporting medical treatment and post-surgical recovery. Cared for patients with MS, epilepsy, and chronic migraines while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care from admission to discharge, including mobility, pain management, and discharge readiness support.

Completed a Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP) at Texas Wesleyan University in 2024.

Completed a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Kent State University in 2014.