South University: The Mastery of Anesthesia (2022-2024) Master of Science in Anesthesia Ariana Lyons’s tenure at South University represented the culmination of her clinical training. As a graduate of this rigorous Master’s program, she was immersed in the "Medical Model" of anesthesia delivery. The curriculum demanded a profound understanding of anatomy, physiology, and physics.
Key Focus Areas:
Advanced Airway Management: Mastery of intubation, LMA placement, and fiberoptic techniques for difficult airways.
Pharmacological Precision: In-depth study of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, specifically regarding the safety profiles of induction agents and neuromuscular blockers.
The Care Team Model: Training specifically designed to optimize collaboration between the AA-C and the supervising anesthesiologist.
Mercer University: The Heart of Nursing (2020-2021) Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) At Mercer University, Lyons cultivated the "clinical conscience" that defines her practice. Distinguished by her consistent presence on the Dean’s List, she excelled in an environment that demanded both academic rigor and compassionate care.
The "Patient-First" Philosophy: Mercer instilled a discipline of advocacy—teaching Lyons that the provider’s primary loyalty is always to the patient’s well-being and dignity.
Clinical Rigor: High-intensity rotations in critical care and medical-surgical units provided the foundational skills for monitoring complex patients.
Georgia State University: The Psychology of Care (2017-2019) Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Pre-Medical Track) Before touching a patient, Lyons sought to understand them. Her degree from GSU provided critical insights into the mind-body connection.
Anxiety & Outcomes: Her studies focused on how preoperative anxiety correlates with postoperative pain and recovery times. This research continues to inform her anesthesia practice, where she uses psychological techniques to stabilize patients prior to induction.
Chattahoochee Technical College: The Art of Communication (2014-2016) Technical Communication & Media Studies Often overlooked in medical education, communication is the bedrock of safety. Lyons’s background in technical communication allows her to translate complex medical data into clear, actionable intelligence for patients and colleagues—a skill she utilizes daily in The Atlanta Health Review.