CAROLYN MONTAQUE
Brooklyn,N.Y.
Summary
Skilled CRNA bringing 20+ years of experience in Hospitals and ambulatory facilities managing expert anesthesia care for diverse patients. Highly vigilant, decisive and knowledgeable about numerous inpatient and outpatient procedures and anesthetic techniques.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist -Per Diem
Centurion Anesthesia
01.2018 - Current
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Delivered safe effective anesthetic for pain management, podiatry, opthalmology, and orthopedic services
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
TeamHealth
11.2017 - Current
- Increased efficiency in the operating room by managing airway devices and ensuring proper placement of intravenous lines.
- Reduced postoperative complications by administering nerve blocks and other regional anesthesia techniques.
- Assisted in training new SRNAs, sharing best practices to enhance skill sets .
- Stayed current with advancements in anesthesia practices through continuing education courses and professional development opportunities.
- Provided quality pain management services for patients with acute and chronic conditions using multimodal analgesia techniques.
- Improved patient care by providing anesthesia services for a variety of surgical procedures, including general, orthopedic, urology, ENT and podiatry
- Optimized patient outcomes through effective preoperative assessments and risk evaluations.
- Collaborated with surgeons and attending to develop customized anesthesia plans tailored to individual patient's needs.
- Enhanced patient safety through vigilant monitoring and adjusting anesthetic levels during surgery.
- Delivered targeted pharmacological assistance, mechanical ventilation support and other interventions during routine and complex surgeries.
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
North American Partners in Anesthesia
12.2008 - 11.2017
- Oversaw full range of cases, including general surgery, orthopedic, urology, vascular, gyn, spine, pain management, ophthalmology, endoscopy and minimal pediatric procedures, for 305-bed community hospital with 7 operating rooms, GI suite and IR; primarily supporting same-day surgeries
- Performed both pre- and post-op assessments
- Administered general anesthetics, and local sedation
- Managed regional anesthetics, performed spinals placed A-lines
- Responded appropriately to emergency situations demanding quick thinking and expediency
- Rapidly turned over cases in a fast-paced environment.
- Effectively managed the induction, maintenance, and emergence phases of anesthesia while closely monitoring patient responsiveness to ensure optimal results.
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
North American Partners In Anesthesia
10.2004 - 12.2008
- Administered anesthesia in various surgical areas including: general, ENT, orthopedic, OB/GYN, neuro, vascular, GI, head & neck, pediatrics
- Collaborative approach with anesthesiologists to evaluate and plan the best anesthetic approach considering patients' past and present histories
- Administered intravenous, inhalation and local anesthetics to all age ranges
- Monitored patients with various invasive and non-invasive techniques
- Carried out patient fluid and temperature management based on physiological conditions
- Communicated any unusual findings with anesthesia care team
- Performed post-operative evaluations to ensure safety and comfort and to identify possible anesthesia-related complications.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Columbia University - School of Nursing
New York, United States05.2004
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Columbia University - School of Nursing
New York, United States05.1999
Bachelor of Science - Marketing Management
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY05.1989
Skills
- Task Prioritization
- Active Listening
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Patient Assessment
- Airway Management
- Precepting SRNA's
- EPIC database
- Spinal Administration
- A-line placement
Certification
- ACLS, PALS
Timeline
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist -Per Diem
Centurion Anesthesia
01.2018 - Current
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
TeamHealth
11.2017 - Current
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
North American Partners in Anesthesia
12.2008 - 11.2017
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
North American Partners In Anesthesia
10.2004 - 12.2008
Master of Science - Nursing
Columbia University - School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Columbia University - School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science - Marketing Management
Syracuse University
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