Deanna Kline

Deanna Kline, DNP, CRNA, LNC
Deanna Kline brings over 30 years of diverse clinical experience as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. She earned both her Doctor of Nursing Practice (2002) and Master of Science in Nursing (1995) from Rush University, a nationally recognized leader in advanced nursing education.

Currently, Deanna practices as a Locum Tenens CRNA, providing high-quality anesthesia care across the greater Tampa Bay area. In addition to her clinical work, she is a distinguished Legal Nurse Consultant—one of the few Doctorally prepared CRNAs in the nation with this specialized expertise.

Deanna’s career reflects a commitment to clinical excellence, lifelong learning, and professional advancement within the field of nurse anesthesia.

Education
2002: Rush University, Chicago, Illinois
   DNP, Doctor of Nursing Practice
1995: Rush University, Chicago, Illinois
   CRNA, Master of Science
1992: University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida
  Bachelor of Science, with honors
1991: St. Petersburg College, St. Petersburg, Florida
    Associate of Art
1986: Waubonsee College, Sugar Grove, Illinois
    RN, Associate of Applied Science
1985: Andrew’s University, Berrien Springs, Michigan
    Licensed Practical Nurse

Career Development
2012: AALNC Conference, San Antonio Texas
1998- 2005: ACLS and PALS Provider and Instructor
1996- 2011: AANA National Meeting Attendance
1993: HIV Mini Residency, USF College of Medicine
1992: Air Medical Crew Core Curriculum

Professional Experience

2021 - present: CRNA, Locum Tenens, Greater Tampabay Area
2010 - 2015: CRNA, University Pain Management, Tampa, Florida
2006 - 2021: CRNA, Florida Hospital, Tampa, Florida
2005- 2010: CRNA, Bayfront Medical Center, St. Petersburg, Florida
2001- 2002: CRNA, Locum Tenens, Birmingham, Alabama
1996- 2003: CRNA, Tampa General Hospital, Tampa, Florida
1995- 2005: CRNA, St. Joseph Hospital, Tampa, Florida
1989- 1993: SST RN, Tampa General Hospital, Tampa, Florida
1987- 1993: RN, Nursefinders, Chicago, Illinois; Honolulu, Hawaii; Tampa, Florida
1986- 1987: RN, University of Chicago Burn Center, Chicago, Illinois
1980- 1984: D.D.S., Chairside Dental Assistant Dr. Edward Logman,  Aurora, Illinois

Professional Organizations
1993- Present: American Association of Nurse Anesthetists

Education Presentations and Programs
2010- Present: Faculty: Ultrasound Guided Procedures, Twin Oaks Anesthesia Services
2007: Adjunct Faculty: Clinical Anesthesia Pharmacology, Nurse Anesthesia Program, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida
2006: Guest Lecturer: Pain Control for the Obstetric Patient, University of South Florida College of Nursing, Tampa, Florida
1998- 2001: Adjunct Faculty: ACLS and PALS Instructor for Associates in Emergency Medical Education, American Heart Associate