Rebecca Willis, MSN, CRNA
Chief CRNA
Joined UAMS: June 2005; as a CRNA: June 2012
Master of Science in Nursing in Nurse Anesthesia
Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, UAMS
Master of Science in Nursing in Nurse Anesthesia
Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, UAMS
LeeAnn Davis, MSNA, CRNA
Assistant Chief CRNA
Joined UAMS: June 2008-June 2010; as a CRNA: September 2017
Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia
Texas Wesleyan University, Fort Worth, TX
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR
Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia
Texas Wesleyan University, Fort Worth, TX
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR
Stephanie Arendt, MSN, CRNA
Joined UAMS: July-August 2009 and May 2012-April 2013; as a CRNA: July 2016
Master of Science in Nursing in Nurse Anesthesia
Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ
Master of Science in Nursing in Nurse Anesthesia
Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ
Corinne Barger, MSN, CRNA
Joined UAMS as a CRNA: 2022
Master of Science in Nursing in Nurse Anesthesia
Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia - Madison, TN
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
University of Alabama Capstone College of Nursing, Tuscalossa, AL
Master of Science in Nursing in Nurse Anesthesia
Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia - Madison, TN
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
University of Alabama Capstone College of Nursing, Tuscalossa, AL
Nicholas Begley, MSN, CRNA
Joined UAMS as a CRNA: June 2014
Master of Science in Nursing in Nurse Anesthesia
Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, AR
Master of Science in Nursing in Nurse Anesthesia
Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, AR
Maranda Boyer, MSNA, CRNA
Joined UAMS as a CRNA: October 2013
Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia
Texas Wesleyan University, Fort Worth, TX
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, UAMS
Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia
Texas Wesleyan University, Fort Worth, TX
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, UAMS
Kate Cloud, DNP, CRNA
Joined UAMS as a CRNA: September 2022
Doctorate of Nursing Practice,
Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX
Bachelor of Science, Nursing
University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR
Doctorate of Nursing Practice,
Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX
Bachelor of Science, Nursing
University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR
Lauren Clow, MSNA, CRNA
Joined UAMS as a CRNA: December 2013
Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia
Texas Wesleyan University, Fort Worth, TX
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR
Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia
Texas Wesleyan University, Fort Worth, TX
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR
Mandy Crosskno, MS, CRNA
Joined UAMS as a CRNA: 2020
Master of Science in Anesthesia
Arkansas State University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Arkansas State University
Master of Science in Anesthesia
Arkansas State University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Arkansas State University
Jennifer Dillon, MSN, CRNA
Joined UAMS: 2022
Master of Science in Nursing, 2020
Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 2016
Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR
Master of Science in Nursing, 2020
Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 2016
Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR
David Dixon, MSNA, CRNA
Joined UAMS as a CRNA: October 2018
Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia
Texas Wesleyan University, Fort Worth, TX
Bachelors of Science, Nursing
University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR
Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia
Texas Wesleyan University, Fort Worth, TX
Bachelors of Science, Nursing
University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR
Julie Duke, DNP, CRNA
Joined UAMS as a CRNA: June 2017
Doctorate of Nursing Practice, Nurse Anesthesia
Louisiana State University, New Orleans, LA
Bachelor of Science, Nursing
University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR
Doctorate of Nursing Practice, Nurse Anesthesia
Louisiana State University, New Orleans, LA
Bachelor of Science, Nursing
University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR
Tina Goff, MSN, CRNA
Joined UAMS as a CRNA: October 2013
Master of Science in Nursing
Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR
Master of Science in Nursing
Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR
Michalee Gore, MSNA, CRNA
Joined UAMS: January 2001-April 2009; as a CRNA: January 17, 2012
Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia
Texas Wesleyan University, Fort Worth, TX
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, UAMS
Texas Wesleyan University, Fort Worth, TX
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, UAMS
Cody Grant, MSNA, CRNA
Joined UAMS as a CRNA: June 2019
Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia
Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, UAMS
Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, UAMS
Lauren Pearson Hart, MSN, CRNA
Joined UAMS as a CRNA: July 2016
Master of Science in Nursing in Nurse Anesthesia
Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, UAMS
Master of Science in Nursing in Nurse Anesthesia
Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, UAMS
Brent Hartsfield, MSN, CRNA
Joined UAMS as a CRNA: September 2014
Master of Science in Nursing in Nurse Anesthesia
Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR
Master of Science in Nursing in Nurse Anesthesia
Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR
Sarah Hefley, MSNA, CRNA
Joined UAMS as a CRNA: May 2006
Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia
Texas Wesleyan University, Fort Worth, TX
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR
Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia
Texas Wesleyan University, Fort Worth, TX
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR
Donald James, MSN, CRNA
Joined UAMS as a CRNA: July 2005
Master of Science in Nursing in Nurse Anesthesia
Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, UAMS
Master of Science in Nursing in Nurse Anesthesia
Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, UAMS
Brittney Jones, DNP, CRNA
Joined UAMS as a CRNA: September 2015
Doctorate of Nursing Practice, Nurse Anesthesia
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Memphis, TN
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Henderson State University, Arkadelphia, AR
Doctorate of Nursing Practice, Nurse Anesthesia
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Memphis, TN
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Henderson State University, Arkadelphia, AR
Monica Lovejoy, MSN, CRNA
Joined UAMS as a CRNA: 2022
Master of Science in Nursing
Lincoln Memorial University, Harrogate, TN
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Deaconess College of Nursing, St. Louis, MO
Master of Science in Nursing
Lincoln Memorial University, Harrogate, TN
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Deaconess College of Nursing, St. Louis, MO
Michael Marsh, MSN, CRNA
Joined UAMS as a CRNA: June 2016
Master of Science in Nursing in Nurse Anesthesia
Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, UAMS
Master of Science in Nursing in Nurse Anesthesia
Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, UAMS
Lekesha Mcadoo, MSN, CRNA
Masters of Science in Nurse Anesthesia
Texas Wesleyan University, Fort Worth, TX
Bachelor Science Nursing
Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, TN
Texas Wesleyan University, Fort Worth, TX
Bachelor Science Nursing
Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, TN
Jason McDonald, MSNA, CRNA
Joined UAMS as a CRNA: January 2016
Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia
Texas Wesleyan University, Fort Worth, TX
Bachelors of Science in Nursing
Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, AR
Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia
Texas Wesleyan University, Fort Worth, TX
Bachelors of Science in Nursing
Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, AR
Julia McNeill, MSNA, CRNA
Joined UAMS as a CRNA: August 2019
Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia
Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR
Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia
Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR
Allison Minton, MSNA, CRNA
Joined UAMS as a CRNA: January 2009
Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia
Texas Wesleyan University, Fort Worth, TX
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, UAMS
Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia
Texas Wesleyan University, Fort Worth, TX
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, UAMS
Robin D. Morris, MSNA, CRNA
Joined UAMS: June 2005; as a CRNA: February 2015
Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia
Texas Wesleyan University, Fort Worth, TX
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, UAMS
Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia
Texas Wesleyan University, Fort Worth, TX
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, UAMS
Sunney Murphy, MSN, CRNA
Joined UAMS as a CRNA: June 2012
Master of Science in Nursing in Nurse Anesthesia
Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, UAMS
Master of Science in Nursing in Nurse Anesthesia
Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, UAMS
Patrick Oeder, MSN, CRNA
Joined UAMS as a CRNA: April 2017
Master of Science in Nursing
Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
McNeese State University, Lake Charles, LA
Master of Science in Nursing
Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
McNeese State University, Lake Charles, LA
Joshua O’Mara, DNP, CRNA
Joined UAMS as a CRNA: July 2017
Doctorate of Nursing Practice in Nurse Anesthesia
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Memphis, TN
Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Doctorate of Nursing Practice in Nurse Anesthesia
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Memphis, TN
Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Chamberlain College of Nursing
Lyndsey Perez, MSNA, CRNA
Joined UAMS as a CRNA: September 2004
Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia
Texas Wesleyan University, Fort Worth, TX
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR
Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia
Texas Wesleyan University, Fort Worth, TX
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR
Holly Rogers, MSN, CRNA
Joined UAMS as a CRNA: November 2013
Master of Science in Nursing in Nurse Anesthesia
Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR
Master of Science in Nursing in Nurse Anesthesia
Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR
Jussus Sanchez, DNP, CRNA
Joined UAMS: February 2022
Doctor of Nursing Practice,
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Bachelor of Science in Nursing,
Carlow University, Pittsburgh, PA
Commission as Second Lieutenant
Air Force Officer Training School,
Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, AL
Air Command Staff College and Squadron Officer School,
Air University, Montgomery Alabama
Doctor of Nursing Practice,
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Bachelor of Science in Nursing,
Carlow University, Pittsburgh, PA
Commission as Second Lieutenant
Air Force Officer Training School,
Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, AL
Air Command Staff College and Squadron Officer School,
Air University, Montgomery Alabama
Ben Spillyards, MSNA, CRNA
Joined UAMS: August 2011-December 2012; as a CRNA: May 2019
Master’s of Science, Nurse Anesthesia
Texas Wesleyan University, Fort Worth, TX
Associate’s of Science, Nursing
University of Arkansas Little Rock
Bachelor’s of Science, Biology
University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR
Master’s of Science, Nurse Anesthesia
Texas Wesleyan University, Fort Worth, TX
Associate’s of Science, Nursing
University of Arkansas Little Rock
Bachelor’s of Science, Biology
University of Central Arkansas, Conway, AR
Manuel Warrior, MSN, CRNA
Joined UAMS as a CRNA: April 2016
Master of Science in Nursing in Nurse Anesthesia
Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Master of Science in Nursing in Nurse Anesthesia
Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
Christy Young, MSN, CRNA
Joined UAMS: July 2000 - August 2001 and August 2005 - December 2006; as a CRNA: May 2009
Master of Science in Nursing in Nurse Anesthesia
Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Henderson State University, Arkadelphia, AR
Master of Science in Nursing in Nurse Anesthesia
Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, AR
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Henderson State University, Arkadelphia, AR
Megan Young, MSN, CRNA
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, UAMS
Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia,
Arkansas State University
Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia,
Arkansas State University
Johee Yun, MSN, BSN, CRNA
Joined UAMS as a CRNA: November 2020
Master of Science in Nursing, Oakland University, Rochester, MI
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Duke University, Durham, NC
Master of Science in Nursing, Oakland University, Rochester, MI
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Duke University, Durham, NC