Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Resume Template

A resume template built for CRNAs — structured around case volume, procedure breadth, autonomy level, and the clinical signals that get nurse anesthetists hired at hospitals, surgery centers, and independent practices in 2026.

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Dr. David Park, DNP, CRNA

david.park@email.com|(312) 555-0247|Chicago, IL

Summary

Board-certified CRNA with 6 years of clinical anesthesia experience at a Level 1 trauma center. 4,500+ cases across general, regional, neuro, cardiac, and obstetric anesthesia. Full practice authority in Illinois. Proficient in Epic Anesthesia and arterial line/central line placement. Seeking a rural hospital role with independent practice.

Certifications & Licenses

Licenses: Illinois APRN License (Active, exp. 2027), Illinois RN License (Active), DEA Registration (Active) Certifications: CRNA (NBCRNA, NCE, exp. 2027), BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), PALS (AHA) Practice Authority: Full (Illinois) — Independent Anesthesia

Experience

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Aug 2020 – Present

Northwestern Memorial Hospital (Level 1 Trauma) Chicago, IL

Administer anesthesia for 750+ cases per year across general surgery, orthopedics, neurosurgery, cardiac, OB, and pediatrics in a 900-bed Level 1 trauma center
Perform regional anesthesia including peripheral nerve blocks (interscalene, femoral, sciatic, TAP), neuraxial techniques (spinal, epidural, CSE), and ultrasound-guided procedures
Manage complex cardiac cases including CABG, valve replacements, and thoracic procedures requiring one-lung ventilation, TEE monitoring, and arterial/PA catheter management
Provide obstetric anesthesia including labor epidurals, spinal anesthetics for scheduled and emergency C-sections, averaging 12–15 OB cases per month
Function under medical direction model (1:4) with demonstrated ability to practice independently during off-hours trauma call coverage

Registered Nurse — Surgical ICU Jun 2016 – Jul 2018

Rush University Medical Center Chicago, IL

Managed 2 critically ill patients per shift in a 24-bed surgical ICU including post-cardiac surgery, trauma, and neurosurgical patients on mechanical ventilation, vasopressors, and continuous sedation

Education

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), Nurse Anesthesia 2020

Rush University — 2,400 clinical hours, 850 cases

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) 2016

University of Illinois at Chicago

Skills & Case Volume

Total Cases: 4,500+ Breakdown: General 2,100 | Regional/Blocks 800 | Neuro 450 | Cardiac 380 | OB 520 | Pediatric 250 AIMS: Epic Anesthesia, Cerner SurgiNet Procedures: Arterial lines, central lines (IJ, subclavian, femoral), PA catheters, fiber-optic intubation, DLT placement

What to include on a CRNA resume

1. Case volume and procedure breakdown

This is the most important section on a CRNA resume. Total lifetime case count plus a breakdown by procedure type: general anesthesia, regional/blocks, neuraxial, cardiac, neurosurgery, obstetric, and pediatric. Without these numbers, the hiring manager cannot assess your breadth or depth.

2. Autonomy level and practice model

Name your practice model: independent/solo practice, medical direction (1:2 or 1:4), or supervision. If you have worked in multiple models, list both. Rural hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers specifically look for CRNAs who can work independently.

3. Clinical setting

Level 1 trauma center, community hospital, ambulatory surgery center, OB-only facility, dental office, pain clinic. Each setting implies a different case mix and acuity level. Name the setting, bed count, and case volume.

4. Certifications and credentials

NCE (NBCRNA), state APRN license, DEA registration, BLS, ACLS, PALS (if pediatric cases). List the MAC recertification program status if applicable (replacing CPC by 2026). Full practice authority status if in an independent-practice state.

5. AIMS and EHR systems

Anesthesia Information Management Systems matter: Epic Anesthesia, Cerner SurgiNet, PICIS, Merge Anesthesia. Also list general EHR proficiency (Epic, Cerner). AIMS experience signals day-one productivity in the OR.

6. Procedural competencies

Arterial line placement, central line insertion (IJ, subclavian, femoral), PA catheters, fiber-optic intubation, double-lumen tube placement, ultrasound-guided regional blocks, TEE. These are the hands-on skills that differentiate one CRNA from another.

Frequently asked questions

Should I list my total case count on a CRNA resume?

Yes. Total case count is the single most important number on a CRNA resume. Hiring managers use it to gauge your experience level. List your total lifetime cases and break them down by procedure type: general anesthesia, regional blocks, neuraxial, cardiac, OB, pediatric. A CRNA with 4,500 cases across six procedure types is a fundamentally different candidate than one with 4,500 cases all in general surgery.

How do I show autonomy level on a CRNA resume?

Name your practice model explicitly: solo practice, medical direction (one anesthesiologist directing up to four CRNAs), or supervision. If you practice in a full practice authority state, say so. If you have experience with both supervised and independent models, mention both. Hiring managers in rural hospitals want to see you can work solo; academic medical centers want to see you function in a care team model.

Should a CRNA resume be one page or two pages?

Two pages is standard for experienced CRNAs. The case volume breakdown, procedure type list, certifications, and clinical experience typically require two pages. New grad CRNAs with only clinical rotation experience may fit on one page, but should still include their full case log summary from their program.