Nursing Program Attended:
Morehead State University

Nurse Anesthesia Program:
University of Cincinnati

Practice Setting and Current Employment:
Hospital/Medical Center - King's Daughters Medical Center and St. Claire Regional Medical Center

Professional Organization Involvement/KyANA/AANA Experience:
Attendance at multiple spring and fall KyANA meetings. Participated in past CRNA day at the capital. Served on the Government Relations Committee, Region 3 Director and Vice President.

Background/Statement - Why you would like to become elected as a member of the KyANA Board of Directors or as a Leadership Identification Committee Member:
I believe service is an important aspect we should strive to incorporate into our daily lives. When serving others we grow personally, build relationships, and find solutions. I would like to be elected as KyANA President-elect and further advocate for CRNAs. I love my profession and am very grateful for the opportunity to be able to serve and network with fellow Kentucky CRNAs. I hope to inspire others to become active in KyANA and also build on the experience I have gained over the past few years. I appreciate the consideration as KyANA President-elect.

Any other information you would like to share about yourself, interests, experience, practice, professional endeavors, etc.:
I live in Ashland, KY and have been practicing as a CRNA for 5.5 years. I enjoy gardening and raising fruit producing plants. Just like in our professional lives, diligent work and determination lead to prosperous growth. Traveling is also a hobby of mine. I find planning the logistics of trips and learning about other cultures quite stimulating. Most important though may be trying different cuisines!

Nursing Program Attended:
Western Kentucky University

Nurse Anesthesia Program:
Murray State/Baptist Health

Practice Setting and Current Employment:
Independent Practice; Conoloway Anesthesia

Professional Organization Involvement/KyANA/AANA Experience:
Active Member of the KyANA Program Committee, Region 1 Director, nurse anesthesia resident site coordinator

Background/Statement - Why you would like to become elected as a member of the KyANA Board of Directors or as a Leadership Identification Committee Member:
I look forward to continuing the advancement of the Nurse Anesthesia profession, collectively representing the members of the KyANA, and increasing participation at both the state and national level.  Additionally, I look forward to mentoring our residents across the state and helping to set them up for success transitioning into clinical practice.

Any other information you would like to share about yourself, interests, experience, practice, professional endeavors, etc.:
I thoroughly enjoy cooking, especially smoking BBQ and spending time at the lake!

Nursing Program Attended:
Southeast Missouri State University

Nurse Anesthesia Program:
Truman Medical Center/UMKC

Practice Setting and Current Employment:
Program Director and Assistant Professor at Murray State University Nurse Anesthesia Program; clinical practice at Baptist Health Paducah (Apex Anesthesia)

Professional Organization Involvement/KyANA/AANA Experience:
While residing in Missouri, Dr. Eye was an active member of the Missouri Association of Nurse Anesthetist (MoANA) and served as a member of the Public Relations Committee. Upon relocating to Kentucky, she became a member of KyANA. Dr. Eye has attended the AANA Annual Congress for numerous years and recently attended the AANA ADCE conference in February 2023. Throughout her career, Dr. Eye has served on numerous academic and hospital committees: Graduate Committee, Anesthesia Operations Committee, Anesthesia Quality and Performance Outcomes Committee, Nursing Research Council, Advanced Practice Providers Committee.

Background/Statement - Why you would like to become elected as a member of the KyANA Board of Directors or as a Leadership Identification Committee Member:
As a young CRNA, I attended the AANA Annual Congress and was inspired to promote the profession of Nurse Anesthesia. I understood the importance of connecting and empowering the nurse anesthesia community through our State and National organizations. I would like to be the Region I Director to further promote communication and foster relationships between anesthesia practices throughout our region and the state of Kentucky. Through these connections, our practice and profession can flourish and patient access to quality anesthesia care can be broadened.

Any other information you would like to share about yourself, interests, experience, practice, professional endeavors, etc.:
Dr. Tiffany Eye is the Program Director/Assistant Professor at the Murray State University Nurse Anesthesia Program in Murray, KY. She earned her Master of Biology/Certificate of Nurse Anesthesia from The University of Missouri-Kansas City/Truman Medical Center School of Nurse Anesthesia in 2005 and her Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Missouri- Kansas City in 2010. Dr. Eye began her career as a CRNA at St Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, MO in 2005 where she served initially as a staff CRNA and then Chief Anesthetist. While residing in Missouri, she was an active member of the Missouri Association of Nurse Anesthetist (MoANA) and served as a member of the Public Relations Committee. She was also a guest lecturer at her alma mater and the clinical site coordinator at St. Luke's Hospital. In 2015, Dr. Eye and her family relocated to Murray, Kentucky where she has been providing anesthesia services at Baptist Health in Paducah, KY, and has been a member of KyANA. Along with attending her sons' sporting events, Dr. Eye enjoys traveling with her husband, hiking, and boating with her family on Kentucky Lake. She is an active member of her church and serves the community of Murray through leadership roles with various school and sports programs.

Student Representative Candidate

Savannah Babu, BSN, CCRN, TCRN, SRNA

Student Representative Candidate

Jana Everette, BSN, RN-C, NIC, CEN, SRNA

Background/Statement - Why you would like to become elected as a member of the KyANA Board of Directors or as a Leadership Identification Committee Member:
It would be a privilege to have the opportunity to serve on the board for the KyANA. In the student representative role, I plan to be a voice for SRNAs within the anesthesia program at Murray State University, as well as other anesthesia programs throughout our state. I feel as though there are an abundance of learning opportunities with the representative role. I hope to meet anesthesia providers across the state of Kentucky and obtain information that will help mold my own personal practice as a provider and help determine what individual providers can do to contribute to the anesthesia profession.

Student Representative Candidate

Katie Hofer, BSN, RN, CCRN, SRNA

Nursing Program Attended:
University of Cincinnati

Practice Setting and Current Employment:
My previous practice setting was in the Neuroscience ICU. As a full time student, I am not currently employed.

Professional Organization Involvement/KyANA/AANA Experience (attendance at annual, regional, national meetings, past position on the Board or committee involvement, etc):
I attended the Mid-Year assembly in Washington DC this year as a recipient of the Gary Jenkins Memorial Scholarship. I also attended this year's KyANA Spring Meeting in Covington.

Background/Statement - Why you would like to become elected as a member of the KyANA Board of Directors or as a Leadership Identification Committee Member:
I would love the opportunity to be elected as the KyANA Student Representative and not only represent Northern Kentucky University, but rather the entire state of Kentucky.  Attending the Midyear assembly this year in Washington DC opened my eyes to the importance of advocacy for Nurse Anesthetists. I am very interested in continuing to learn more about how to advocate and become a student leader for this incredible profession.  Furthermore, I would love to connect with students from other Nursing Anesthesia programs around the state, especially as new programs are opening and developing.

Nurse Anesthesia Program:
Union University

Practice Setting and Current Employment:
Baptist Health Hospital in Paducah, KY

Professional Organization Involvement/KyANA/AANA Experience (attendance at annual, regional, national meetings, past position on the Board or committee involvement, etc):
Attended three Tennessee Association of Nurse Anesthetists (TANA) annual conferences and will attend the AANA Annual Congress this year.

Background/Statement - Why you would like to become elected as a member of the KyANA Board of Directors or as a Leadership Identification Committee Member:
I would like to become a Leadership Identification Committee Member to bring the CRNAs of Kentucky closer together. The ultimate goal would be to connect local leaders with state and national leaders. I want to get SRNAs more involved. I want them to participate in changes that happen locally and nationally.

Any other information you would like to share about yourself, interests, experience, practice, professional endeavors, etc.:
I moved to Kentucky in 2021. I am a CRNA in the Army Reserves. I am the Nurse Anesthesia Assistant Program Director at Murray State University. Our students attend clinical sites all over the state of Kentucky. My research interests include Amniotic Fluid Embolism Prevention and Decreasing Postoperative Delirium in the elderly population.

Nursing Program Attended:
Eastern Kentucky University, graduated with BSN May 1999; University of Kentucky, graduated with MSN/ACNP May 2004

Nurse Anesthesia Program:
Virginia Commonwealth University, graduated with MSNA December 2008 and DNAP May 2010

Practice Setting and Current Employment:
NorthStar Anesthesia at Norton Brownsboro Hospital since January 2020

Professional Organization Involvement/KyANA/AANA Experience (attendance at annual, regional, national meetings, past position on the Board or committee involvement, etc):
Past KyANA Region 2 Director; KyANA Program Committee since 2011 (co-chair 2014 and chair 2015-2019); KyANA Public Relations Committee since 2019; attendance at KyANA spring and fall meetings and have given Jeopardy format presentations to aid CPC Exam preparation; attendance at the AANA Fall Leadership Summit and the national AANA meeting.

Background/Statement - Why you would like to become elected as a member of the KyANA Board of Directors or as a Leadership Identification Committee Member:
While serving as KyANA Region 2 Director, I gained important networking, communication, and leadership skills. My role has allowed me to view the inner workings of our profession on a state and national level. Promoting nurse anesthetists as safe, cost-effective, and valuable members of healthcare to our legislators and community has been a worthwhile experience. I'd love to continue my involvement  with the KyANA as a member of the Leadership Identification Committee. I'm always seeking members of our profession to get involved with leadership positions and our many committees that we offer.

Any other information you would like to share about yourself, interests, experience, practice, professional endeavors, etc.:
I enjoy precepting our SRNAs as well as offering future nurse anesthesia school applicants an opportunity to shadow me in the operating room and learn about our great profession. In my spare time, you can find me on a baseball field or cheer competition supporting my kids in their sport activities.

Nurse Anesthesia Program:
Arkansas State University

Practice Setting and Current Employment:
University of Louisville Jewish Hospital

Background/Statement - Why you would like to become elected as a member of the KyANA Board of Directors or as a Leadership Identification Committee Member:
Nominated to become more involved and promote our profession.

 Leadership Identification Committee Candidate

Nurse Anesthesia Program:
Northern Kentucky University 

Practice Setting and Current Employment:
Jewish Hospital/U of L Health

Professional Organization Involvement/KyANA/AANA Experience (attendance at annual, regional, national meetings, past position on the Board or committee involvement, etc):
I am a current member of the KyANA and AANA. I have attended both local and national meetings.

Background/Statement - Why you would like to become elected as a member of the KyANA Board of Directors or as a Leadership Identification Committee Member:
As a new CRNA, it is really important for me to be involved in the KyANA to advocate for the future of our profession. I want CRNAs to have a voice locally and nationally so that our profession and independent practice are protected. I am really proud to be a CRNA and would like to learn more about how I can positively impact our profession in a non-clinical setting.

Any other information you would like to share about yourself, interests, experience, practice, professional endeavors, etc.:
I love to be outside, bake/cook, hike, travel, and do anything physically active when I’m not in the OR!

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