MEET OUR STAFF
JACOB J. REINEN, MS, CRNA
Course Founder
-22 years in Nursing (14 years in Anesthesia).
-4.0 GPA from University of North Dakota's Nurse Anesthesia Program.
-Co-developer of a robust ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia program that provides services for a wide variety of surgical specialties—to include a busy orthopedic program.
-Co-developer of Iovera (Cryoneurolysis Therapy) Program at our facility.
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MICHAEL BREWTON, MSA, PA, CRNA
Lab Instructor
-26 years of combined practice (as a Nurse, Physician Assistant, & CRNA).
-MSNA from Texas Wesleyan University.
-Co-developer of a robust ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia program that provides services for a wide variety of surgical specialties—to include a busy orthopedic program.
-Co-developer of Iovera (Cryoneurolysis Therapy) Program at our facility.
-"Without question ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia has revolutionized post-surgical pain management and anesthesia. I truly feel as though ultrasound guidance allows for better care of the patient and subsequently better outcomes--as well as improved patient satisfaction".
-Michael likes to hunt and fish in his spare time.
JOHN DARREN COPEN, MSNA, CRNA
Lab Instructor
-15 years in Nursing, (over 10 years in Anesthesia).
-4.0 GPA from Texas Wesleyan Universtiy's Nurse Anesthesia Program.
-Co-developer of Iovera (Cryoneurolysis Therapy) Program at our facility.
-"Integrating ultrasound has allowed me to confidently assist patients to faster recoveries and discharge by reducing narcotics needed to be comfortable or pain free. Being able to pin-point locations using allows for adequate blockade and reduces the chance of misplaced needles as compared to stimulation alone. It also allows for pin-point accuracy of sensory blocks that would otherwise be nearly impossible."
-Hobbies: Jesus, hunting/fishing/golf/family time.
HEATH MILSTEAD, MS, CRNA
Lab Instructor
-20 years CRNA experience.
-MS from Albany Medical College, New York.
"Ultrasound has transformed the way anesthesia providers perform nerve blocks, has reduced the rate of complications while performing them, and has set the standard in regional anesthesia. Regional Anesthesia Seminars provides one of the most detailed platforms available to learn and incorporate these skills into practice."
L.J. MONLEZUN, MSNA, CRNA
Lab Instructor
-26 years in Nursing (20 years in Anesthesia).
-MSNA earned from LSU/Xavier University Charity Hospital School of Nurse Anesthesiology, New Orleans, LA.
"The most rewarding aspect of UGRA is being capable of offering the patients and surgeons a pain-free surgical course! It also makes you a more well-rounded and marketable provider. Learn it! Dive right in and spend the time, effort, and money associated w/learning the skills and techniques. Find a good mentor, watch, learn, then perfect your techniques through repetition. I recommend, without hesitation, the techniques and skills taught via the RegionalAnesthesiaSeminars.com web content and hands-on course!"
L.J. enjoys spending time with his family in his spare time.
NATOSHA SANDUL, RN, BSN, RRT
Total Joint Coordinator/Block Nurse/Lab Assistant
-19 years in health care; 14 years as a Respiratory Therapist, 5 years in Nursing.
-Earned BSN from Stephen F. Austin University.
-Tosha's integral role in our ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia program is essential to its success! Her knowledge and training contribute greatly to the efficient and seamless flow we enjoy while performing blocks.
-"The most rewarding part of assisting with regional anesthesia is aiding in providing a near pain-free procedure for the patient. Patients have a positive outlook during the post-op process when they have little to no pain. Find a couple of nurses and train them to assist. An extra set of eyes and knowledge helps in making the regional anesthesia procedure be successful in a timely manner." Tosha enjoys playing with her son, reading, and being outdoors.