Operation Flight Nurse: Real-Life Medical Emergencies - Paperback

by David M. Kaniecki Acnp (Author)

"Operation Flight Nurse" offers a captivating glimpse into the high-stakes world of emergency and critical care transport. David Kaniecki, an experienced flight nurse practitioner, shares gripping firsthand accounts of life-altering medical crises, each paired with valuable takeaways for both healthcare professionals and the public. Through Kaniecki's interesting storytelling, readers will witness the intensity and urgency of transporting critically ill patients, while gaining a deeper understanding of the medical conditions and procedures involved. From heart attacks and strokes to rare and complex cases, each chapter reveals the challenges and triumphs of saving lives in the air. "Operation Flight Nurse" is a captivating book that not only entertains but also educates, emphasizing the importance of early medical intervention, effective communication, and preparedness for emergencies.

Author Biography

Dr. David M Kaniecki, DNP, MSN, ACNP-C, RN, CCRN is an acute care nurse practitioner (ACNP) for the Cleveland Metro Life Flight Team where he is responsible for the management of acute and chronically ill or injured patients requiring transport via helicopter, fixed wing, or ground ambulance. David first began his nursing career in 2005 after obtaining an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from North Central State College. He later obtained the Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) in 2012 and Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) in 2017 from Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) where he maintained a 4.0 GPA. David has practiced in a variety of critical care settings and cared for patients of many disease pathologies and traumatic injuries. Before becoming an ACNP, he worked as a staff nurse in the surgical intensive care unit (ICU), medical ICU, neurological ICU, cardio-vascular ICU, coronary ICU and ICU float pool. With the skills acquired from his experiences in the inpatient hospital setting, in 2008, he became a flight transport nurse for the Cleveland Clinic Critical Care Transport Team to practice in unorthodox environments and later joined the Cleveland Metro Life Flight Team in 2015. David has transported patients who require extreme levels of life support to a higher level of care both in the United States and globally. David has also worked to share his knowledge and experience with students and others in the healthcare field. He authored the book Operation Flight Nurse: Real-Life Medical Emergencies to educate its readers using real-life critical experiences. He has served as a lab instructor, advanced practice skills instructor, guest lecturer, and current faculty ACNP and Flight NP/RN instructor at CWRU. Dr. Kaniecki is a member of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) and has numerous certifications and credentials including: Ohio Board Certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Ohio Board Certified Registered Nurse, CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse), Advanced Trauma Life Support, Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Neonatal Resuscitation, Basic Life Support, and NIH Stoke Scale Certified.