Evan Jones focuses on the well-being and care of patients at the Surgery Center of Volusia in Port Orange, Florida.
Jones is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) and a 10-year affiliate of the AMSURG Anesthesia network. CRNAs are advanced practice registered nurses who are certified to administer anesthesia at U.S. medical facilities, including ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs).
“Working at an ASC allows for a more balanced [work/life] schedule,” Jones said. “It also provides a more comfortable setting for the patient and anesthesia provider relationship. In addition, ASCs provide a more personable and less intimidating environment, and overall, a great experience for the patient.”
Honor Professionals during National CRNA Week
During National CRNA Week (Jan. 19-25), the U.S. celebrates nearly 74,000 CRNAs and residents in nurse anesthesiology programs in the United States. This year’s theme is “CRNAs: Exceptional Care. Innovative Leaders.”
CRNA services include pre-anesthesia evaluation, administering anesthetic, monitoring and evaluating a patient’s vital signs and managing the patient throughout surgery. CRNAs safely deliver more than 50 million anesthetics to patients each year in the United States.
“While working with AMSURG, one of my career highlights was helping to be a part of an ASC that has been recognized as one of the best in the nation [for 2024-2025] according to U.S. News & World Report, as well as being recognized as a ‘Center of Excellence,’” he said. “Knowing that my anesthesia practice helped assist in making this happen is very rewarding professionally.”
Ondee Whitman, AMSURG Anesthesia Services Associate Vice President, praised Jones and all CRNA teammates for their dedication, expertise and unwavering commitment to exceptional patient care.
“This is a great opportunity to highlight our own outstanding CRNAs, whose expertise and compassionate care go above and beyond every single day,” Whitman said. “Whether it’s ensuring patient comfort before a procedure, providing expert anesthesia management or being a calm presence in the operating room, these individuals exemplify the very best in patient-centered care.”