Matthew R. D’Angelo,

DNP, CRNA, FAANA

CRNA since:  2001 

Why are you interested in serving on the NBCRNA Board of Directors? 

The NBCRNA serves a critical role in the anesthesiology community by ensuring patient safety through professional certification. As a leader in the nurse anesthesia community, and long time educator, the NBCRNA directly aligns with my professional interests, and is a natural progression in my career. As a board member, I would represent not only clinical nurse anesthetists, but the academic and military CRNA communities. 

Describe your qualifications and experiences in leadership. 

I have been a CRNA for nearly half of my life. During this time, I have had the pleasure of serving in a variety of academic, clinical and military leadership positions. Through these roles, I have developed the tacit skills required to effectively lead within all levels of an organization. 

Describe your current employment, including major clinical, teaching, or practice areas; field/place of employment; and responsibilities. 

I am the Chief, Division of Nurse Anesthesia for the University of Maryland School of Medicine. I have overall control for Nurse Anesthesia activities at a large tertiary care medical center with satellite operating rooms in the Baltimore City area. My primary clinical practice is Trauma, and Acute Care Surgery. I have a long history of academic teaching. 

Education and Credentials 

  • The National War College, National Defense University, Masters Strategic Studies: National Strategic Studies, 2021 

  • The Uniformed Services University, Masters Medical Education: Nursing Readiness for War, 2019 

  • The University of Maryland, DNP: Fluid Resuscitation, 2008 

  • Georgetown University, MS Nurse Anesthesia, 2001 

  • The University of Maryland, BSN Nursing, 1988 

Professional Memberships, Affiliations, Elected Positions, or Leadership Experience 

I have served and chaired a variety of academic committees while at the Uniformed Services University. These are listed on my CV. In addition to this work, I serve as a senior nurse corps leader providing subject matter expertise to the Surgeon General of the U.S. Army for matters relating to trauma care, and nurse anesthesia.