Rene A. Bouquet, DNP, CRNA

Rene Bouquet, DNP, CRNA, is a distinguished Nurse Anesthetist and Practice Administrator with over 20 years of experience in clinical care, education, and healthcare leadership. She currently serves as Chief Nurse Anesthetist and Practice Administrator at St. Barnabas Hospital (Somnia) in Bronx, New York, where she oversees daily anesthetic operations, departmental scheduling, and quality assurance initiatives. Dr. Bouquet is recognized for her proactive approach to process improvement, patient safety, and operational excellence in a rapidly evolving healthcare environment.

Throughout her career, Dr. Bouquet has provided anesthesia services to a diverse patient population, including pediatric, obstetrical, and complex adult cases. She has held key roles at St. Barnabas Hospital, New York GI Center, St. Vincent’s Hospital, and Nyack Hospital. Her clinical expertise spans anesthesia administration, perioperative management, and patient-centered care, ensuring the highest standards of safety and outcomes.

An educator at heart, Dr. Bouquet has mentored nursing and medical students, supervising Student Nurse Anesthetists from Columbia University School of Nursing and BS/MD students from City University of New York Medical College. Collaborating closely with faculty, she maintains rigorous clinical and academic standards, earning a faculty appointment as an Affiliate Teacher at CUNY School of Medicine. Her commitment to teaching reflects her dedication to shaping the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Dr. Bouquet holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice in Anesthesiology from Barry University, a Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia from SUNY Downstate Brooklyn, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Herbert H. Lehman College. She has received recognition for clinical excellence, leadership, and research contributions, with publications in Anesthesia & Analgesia and presentations at ASA conferences. A United States Army veteran with six years of active duty and eighteen years in the Reserve, she continues to exemplify service, leadership, and dedication in both military and civilian healthcare settings.

• Barry University - Doctor of Nursing Practice, Anesthesiology - 2016
• SUNY Downstate - Master of Science (MS.), Nurse Anesthetist - 2002
• Lehman College - Bachelor's of Science, Nursing - 1995
• Helene Fuld College of Nursing - Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Nursing Science - 1983

• Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
• CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse)
• BLS, ACLS, PALS

• Sigma Theta Tau
• Golden Key Honor Society
• Clinical Excellence Recognition
• Class President (Bachelor’s & Associate Degrees)
• Magna Cum Laude (B.Sc. Nursing)
• Honor Graduate (A.A.S. Nursing)

• Sigma Theta Tau Honor Society of Nursing – Delta Zeta Chapter
• American Association of Nurse Anesthetists
• American Association of Critical Care Nurses

• Health Equity Advocacy Projects Collaborate with local organizations to improve access to anesthesia services in underserved areas, including educational outreach and policy engagement.
• Mentorship for Aspiring CRNAs Provide structured guidance and career coaching to nursing students and early-career professionals pursuing nurse anesthesia, with a focus on underrepresented communities.

• Karpinos R., Bouquet R., Songhurst S. “Reducing Perioperative Exposure to Opioid Analgesics.” ASA Poster, 2021
• Karpinos R., Bouquet R., Cobaj V., et al. “The Decision to Transfuse Blood Is Not Just a Numbers Game.” Anesthesia & Analgesia, 127(3S), 2018