For Dr. Velocci, her candidacy to serve as the AANA Region II Director is not about the position. It is not about climbing the ranks of an organization. Rather, Dina Velocci, CRNA, DNP, APN says “it is a calling, borne out of love for my profession as an anesthetist.” Dina began working with CRNA professionals who were prominent past AANA board members when she was just a student. The influences of these past board members became a driving influence for her future involvement with the AANA.
She has served in many roles for the Tennessee Association of Nurse Anesthetists (TANA), the seventh largest organization in the AANA. As a two-term President, President-Elect, District Director, Secretary-Treasurer, Chair of the Government Relations Committee, Finance Committee Member, and TANA-PAC Treasurer, Dina has used her excellent communication and problem-solving skills to become an effective leader at all levels.
In today’s environment, the healthcare industry is forever shifting. Dina says of the role of AANA Region II Director, “that it will be challenging, but most rewarding for many reasons”. The most important is in knowing that at the end of the day, I am having an impact on protecting the profession and our patients.”
Dina believes that the AANA has an obligation to find solutions to such challenges as reimbursement bundles, scope of practice, and other career issues. She further states, “We have to be a proactive organization and tear down the remaining barriers in order to become the prominent voice of anesthesia in both the healthcare community and in the eyes of the public.”
To accomplish these goals, Dina believes that the AANA nationwide is the strongest when the members’ voices are heard, valued and represented in defining our profession – a profession she does not take lightly. Rather than taking a seat at the round table of healthcare she states, “it is time to invite the leaders of the healthcare industry to our table of discussion.” Dr. Velocci makes it clear that her ten plus years in leadership roles in TANA has never been about her, but about accurately representing her members. She has proven to be a strong advocate for the association, never backing down in the face of adversity. This tenacity is an important quality in a leader taking part in the conversations across the many silos of the healthcare field.
When Dina is not caring for her patients or advocating for her profession, she can be found with her teenage daughters, Olivia and Julia. Together, they enjoy traveling, skiing and other family activities.
August 13, 2016
NuunZH http://www.FyLitCl7Pf7kjQdDUOLQOuaxTXbj5iNG.com
August 11, 2016
7JNG63 http://www.FyLitCl7Pf7kjQdDUOLQOuaxTXbj5iNG.com
August 9, 2016
cCQ23n http://www.FyLitCl7Pf7kjQdDUOLQOuaxTXbj5iNG.com
August 7, 2016
MNU03E http://www.FyLitCl7Pf7kjQdDUOLQOuaxTXbj5iNG.com
August 7, 2016
Zm9vMG http://www.FyLitCl7Pf7kjQdDUOLQOuaxTXbj5iNG.com
July 26, 2016
I have had the honor and privilege of working with Dina at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN for several years. I consider her one of the most professional,competent and patient centered CRNA’s I have ever worked with!!! Dina has my vote! Please do our profession a favor and cast your vote for Dina as well !!!
May 16, 2016
Dina has done a great job advocating for CRNA’s….she definitely has my vote! Kim Ward, CRNA Tennessee.
May 5, 2016
…met Dina at the business meeting in Orlando. We need more like her….She certainly has my vote. J.D. Horton CRNA. Texas
February 9, 2017
Why so early to announce iPhone 5S?? Or what ever they call it and iPad mini just came out!! But heck a usual June release would be nice too :)) but we will have to see the usual rumor mill tally in a few months loÂÂ?¿?l¿
April 20, 2017
Would soooo love to meet you and have a photoshoot with you! You are amazing 🙂 Here’s one to you and best of luck to everyone who entered–cheers…and Bottoms UP!!!! tee hee.
May 31, 2017
Now strangely enough, I've been cutting 2.5" squares for the last few weeks too with no aim for them. There is a load more fabric to go too so I am pretty sure I can make at least the standard size for this. Only question is if I am certifiably crazy enough to join. Suggestions in a hatbox please…..