Tammie Hyde
About Tammie Hyde
Tammie Hyde is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist with extensive experience in healthcare, currently working at Envision Healthcare. She holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice from Barry University and has conducted research on virtual reality applications in healthcare.
Work at Envision Healthcare
Tammie Hyde currently works at Envision Healthcare as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. She joined the organization in 2022 and has been contributing her expertise for the past two years. In this role, she applies her extensive knowledge in anesthesia care to support patient safety and comfort during surgical procedures.
Previous Experience in Healthcare
Before her tenure at Envision Healthcare, Tammie Hyde was self-employed as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist from 2016 to 2021 in Palmetto, FL. Prior to that, she worked at St. Anthony's Medical Center as a Transition of Care ARNP from 2014 to 2016. Her diverse experience in various healthcare settings has equipped her with a broad skill set in patient care.
Education and Expertise
Tammie Hyde holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree from Barry University, which she completed from 2019 to 2022. She also earned a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a focus on Acute Care Nurse Practitioner from Vanderbilt University School of Nursing between 2001 and 2003. Additionally, she obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) from Middle Tennessee State University from 1993 to 1997. She has a secondary certification in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AG-ACNP).
Research and Professional Involvement
Tammie Hyde has conducted DNP research that provided insights into patient experiences in virtual reality environments for procedural anxiety. She is actively involved in professional organizations, having served on the AANA's Professional Development Committee in fiscal year 2022 and the Bylaws Committee in fiscal year 2021. Her current research focuses on developing best practices for using virtual reality to treat dental anxiety and pain in outpatient settings.
Community Engagement and Leadership
Tammie Hyde serves as a board member of Studio Bahia, a non-profit organization dedicated to creating therapeutic virtual reality experiences. She is also a member of the Florida Association of Nurse Anesthetists' Government Relations Committee, where she contributes to advocacy efforts in the nursing profession. Her involvement in these organizations reflects her commitment to advancing the field of nurse anesthesia and improving patient care.