CRNA Week: Spotlight on Janice Cain

Janice Cain focuses on the well-being and care of patients at the East Bay Endosurgery Center in Oakland, California. 

Cain is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) and an 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).  

Having been affiliated with AMSURG Anesthesia since 2012, Cain said ASCs benefit both CRNAs and the patients.  

“Working in an ASC affords patients [the opportunity] to have a procedure and anesthesia locally on an outpatient basis,” she said. “The pace and number of cases is efficient and safe, and 30-plus GI cases can be performed in a day. “ 

Cain said she appreciates the high level of communication between AMSURG leadership and CRNAs at East Bay Endosurgery, which was named a “2024-2025 Best Ambulatory Surgery Center” by U.S. News & World Report. 

“The collaboration between the MDs and CRNAs is fabulous,” she said. 

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. 

Ondee Whitman, AMSURG Anesthesia Services Associate Vice President, praised Cain 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.”