Meet our CRNAs
The Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists who care for patients at Manhattan Surgical Hospital and Ascension Via Christi Hospital – Manhattan.
Our CRNA team
Our 15 CRNAs trained at programs across the country, from the Mayo Clinic to Villanova to the U.S. Army. Several are military veterans. Together they bring decades of experience to Manhattan's operating rooms.
15 CRNAs
John Canady, CRNA
John has been a member of Anesthesia Associates since 2010.
He earned his BSN from Saint Joseph’s College of Maine in 1990 and MSN from The University Texas Health Science Center / US Army Graduate Program in Anesthesia Nursing in 1997. John retired from the Army in 2010 after 25 years of active service, including 20 months providing anesthesia in Iraq.
Brent Cummins, CRNA
Brent began his academic journey at Cloud County Community College (1999–2001) before continuing at Kansas State University (2001–2002). He went on to earn dual bachelor’s degrees in Chemistry and Nursing from Fort Hays State University (2002–2005). To further his training, Brent completed his Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia at Decatur Memorial Hospital’s Nurse Anesthesia Program in partnership with Bradley University (2008–2011).
Outside of work, Brent and his wife stay busy raising their children and are active throughout the community. He enjoys supporting his kids in youth sports and volunteering with Boy Scouts, reflecting his dedication to both family and community service.
Scott Dobson, CRNA
Scott has been a member of Anesthesia Associates since 2007. He earned his undergraduate degree in Chemistry and Biology in 1999 and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in 2004. He completed his Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia at Mount Marty College in 2007.
Scott is proud to provide safe, patient-centered anesthesia care to the Manhattan community.
Marc Heinitz, CRNA
Marc Heinitz is a Nurse Anesthesiologist with over 25 years of experience, joining AALLP in 2004. He earned his MS from Mount Marty College in 2000.
Marc and his family love Manhattan and he is committed to serving the anesthesia needs of the community.
In his spare time, Marc enjoys gardening with his wife, golfing, and cheering on and attending all of Kansas State University sports.
Hayley Hullman, CRNA
Hayley earned her Doctorate in Nurse Anesthesia Practice from the University of Kansas Medical Center. She enjoys all areas of anesthesia, with a particular interest in regional techniques.
Outside of work, she enjoys cheering on the K-State Wildcats, attending sporting events with her family, reading, running, snowboarding, and baking.
Nick Isakson, CRNA
Nick gained an interest in healthcare at an early age while watching his mother work as a Registered Nurse for over 40 years. He earned his undergraduate degree at Weber State University in his hometown of Ogden, Utah.
After completing his Masters of Health Science in Nurse Anesthesiology from Excela in 2012, he moved to Eastern Kansas where he met his wife and has since made Kansas his new home. Nick joined AALLP in July 2025.
David Krasucki, CRNA
David joined Anesthesia Associates in 2022. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, he earned his BSN from the University of Delaware in 2011, his MSN in Anesthesia from Villanova University in 2016, and a post-master’s Doctor of Nursing Practice from Villanova in 2018. He completed his MBA at UNC Kenan-Flagler in 2025. His clinical interests include complex perioperative management, regional anesthesia, and pediatric anesthesia.
He is grateful for the opportunity to live in and serve the Manhattan community and is committed to advancing excellence in anesthesia. Outside the OR, David enjoys camping and hiking with his wife and three sons, as well as DIY projects.
Ashley Moore, CRNA
Ashley Moore joined AALLP in 2019. She earned her undergraduate in Biology in 2004 and went on to earn her BSN in 2005. She earned her MSN from Bryan College of Health Sciences in 2012.
An active member of the community, she loves calling Manhattan, Kansas home and enjoys cheering on the Kansas State Wildcats.
Sam Moore, CRNA
Sam received his undergraduate nursing degree from Wichita State University. He began practicing anesthesia in 2009 after graduating from Texas Wesleyan University. In 2019 he joined AALLP.
Sam and his wife have traveled extensively and love to visit new places. In his spare time he collects and plays musical instruments that his wife desperately wants him to get rid of.
Heather O’Neil, CRNA
Heather believes laughter is one of the best forms of medicine—second only to anesthesia. She holds Bachelor of Science degrees in Education and Nursing from Winona State University. After years of trying to make kids and patients laugh, she realized her comedic efforts might be best appreciated by those under anesthesia. Since earning her Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia from the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences in 2017, she’s been helping people laugh in their dreams.
Heather thrives on creating meaningful moments with her family, getting lost in a good book, dreaming up imaginative projects that her husband always manages to finish, and cherishes the strong sense of community that Manhattan offers.
Mike Pruss, CRNA
Mike Pruss is a Nurse Anesthesiologist with over 25 years of experience, joining AALLP in 2004. He earned his MS from Mount Marty College in South Dakota in 2000.
Mike is dedicated to providing excellent patient care, as well as advocating for patients in his community.
Chris Schroeder, CRNA
Chris earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Wichita State University in 2016 and completed his Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia at Texas Wesleyan University in 2020. Chris particularly enjoys regional anesthesia, orthopedics, and pediatrics.
Chris values the family-friendly atmosphere of Manhattan and, outside of work, enjoys backpacking, back country camping, hunting, and fishing.
Chris Storms, CRNA
Chris is originally a South Dakota native. He graduated from South Dakota State University with a Bachelors in nursing in 1996 and worked a number of years as an emergency room and flight nurse. He attended Mount Marty college and completed his Masters degree in Nurse Anesthesiology.
Chris moved to Manhattan in 2009 and has been enjoying the “Little Apple” since! Chris is a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom (2003) and has retired from the South Dakota Army National Guard. He enjoys spending time with his wife (Tamra), his family and his dogs. He also enjoys traveling and participating with Manhattan Medical Missions in various countries.
Brady Strahm, CRNA
Brady joined Anesthesia Associates in 2020. He earned his undergraduate degree from St. Luke’s College of Health Sciences in Kansas City. He then completed his anesthesia training at the University of Kansas.
Brady appreciates the small-town charm of Manhattan and its close proximity to family in northeast Kansas and friends in both Kansas City and Wichita. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling, gardening, staying active, walking his cat Dexter, and crafting cocktails.
Jordan Wiedemann, CRNA
Jordan earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Pittsburg State University in 2016. He completed his Doctorate of Nurse Anesthesia at Baylor College of Medicine in 2020.
Outside of work, Jordan enjoys spending time with his wife and two young children, as well as playing sports and hunting. He and his family value Manhattan’s welcoming, family-friendly community and plan to call it home for years to come.
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