Nelson Aquino, DNP, APRN, CRNA
Nelson Aquino, DNP, CRNA, is a Senior Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in Boston Children’s Hospital’s Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care, and Pain Medicine for the past 15 years. Nelson received his undergraduate Nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice degrees from Seton Hall University. He earned his MS and Nurse Anesthesia Degree from Northeastern University. Dr Aquino is a clinical instructor for Northeastern University’s Nurse Anesthesia Program and mentor for DNP candidates.
With his colleagues, Dr. Aquino founded the Gender-Affirming Surgical Perioperative Program (GASPP), a specialty anesthesiology team for transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) individuals. The GASPP anesthesia specialty team developed gender-affirming protocols to advance gender-affirming care and anesthesia management in the perioperative environment. Dr. Aquino is a published author and speaker in the care of gender-diverse adults and youth.
In 2010, Nelson was the first recipient of Seton Hall University’s College of Nursing Humanitarian Award for his work in underserved countries. This accolade is named The Nelson Aquino Humanitarian Award for future awardees.
In his free time, Mr. Aquino currently serves as an elected official on the Winchester Board of Health and is an actor. His latest role in Free Guy will be in theaters on May 21, 2021.