Brian T Kunz, DNP, CRNA
Assistant Professor/Clinical
As a dedicated and patient-centered Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), I bring over 18 years of clinical nursing experience in providing safe, compassionate, and evidence-based nursing care across diverse clinical settings. My background in retail management has equipped me with leadership skills to streamline operational workflows, foster professional collaboration, and support quality improvement initiatives. Additionally, my training in informatics enables me to leverage data and digital tools to enhance clinical decision-making, monitor outcomes, and drive innovation in anesthesia practice. I am passionate about integrating technology, clinical excellence, and leadership to improve patient care and advance the role of nurse anesthetists in modern, data-driven healthcare systems.
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Professional Background
Education
- 2019 - DMPNA - Doctor of Management Practice in Nurse Anesthesia - Marshall University, Huntington, WV
- 2007 - Bachelor of Science - Nursing - The University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX
- 1994 - BBA - Computer Information Systems - Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, TX
Highlights
Licensure and Certifications
07/2019-07/2027 - NBCRNA
07/2007-03/2026- RN (Texas)
Professional Experience
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
09/2019 – Present UTHSCSA, SA, TX
Registered Nurse
01/2013 – 05/2016 US Army Ft. Polk, LA
11/2008 – 03/2011 Christus Santa Rosa Health SA, TX
01/2008 – 12/2008 Metro Health City of San Antonio SA, TX
07/2007 – 01/2008 University Hospital San Antonio SA, TX
Computer Programmer
06/2001 – 01/2002 The County of Bexar SA, TX
06/1998 – 05/1999 Sears Online Services Chicago, IL
Retail Management
05/1999 – 11/2002 District Trainer (Sears) SA, TX
05/1998 – 05/1999 Merchandise Analyst (Sears) Chicago, IL
04/1996 – 05/1998 Store Operational Manager (Sears) Clackamas, OR
04/1995 – 04/1996 Department Manager (Sears) Seattle, WA
03/1992 – 03/1995 Assistant Department Manager (Sears) SA, TX
Business Ownership
05/1999 – 12/2024 Owner/Manager World of Wonders Daycare SA, TX
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- Research & Grants