Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
References
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Charles Serrano

San Tan Valley,AZ

Summary

I am a highly skilled Nurse Anesthetist with experience in administering anesthesia and providing peri-operative care, including obstetric care. I specialize in monitoring patient responses to anesthesia and adjusting as necessary for optimal patient safety and comfort. I possess strong interpersonal skills for effective communication with healthcare teams and patients.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Banner Gateway Medical Center
Gilbert, Arizona
01.2025 - Current
  • Banner Gateway is a cancer-focused hospital, and most procedures are related to cancer treatment.
  • Epidural and spinal anesthesia for a busy OB department, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
  • Developed individualized anesthetic plans tailored to specific patient needs.
  • Administered local, regional, and general anesthesia for diverse surgical procedures.
  • Performed preoperative evaluations and managed airway care during anesthesia.
  • Evaluated lab results to determine appropriate anesthetic interventions.
  • Collaborated with surgeons and healthcare teams to create effective treatment strategies.
  • Attended departmental meetings to address clinical practice issues and share insights.
  • Conducted post-anesthesia care assessments to monitor recovery progress.

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Millennium Anesthesiology Consultants
Edwardsville, IL
09.2023 - 12.2024
  • Monitored and managed patient airways to ensure optimal levels and prevent complications.
  • Delivered emergency care, including positive airway management and cardiac support interventions.
  • Calculated anesthetic dosages based on patient body type, sex, and weight.
  • Employed pharmacological support and mechanical ventilation techniques during various procedures.
  • Conducted follow-ups with post-anesthesia patients to assess surgical experiences and drug responses.
  • Interviewed patients and documented parameters to plan procedures effectively.
  • Supported anesthesiologists by assessing patients and performing safety checks.
  • Administered local, spinal, and epidural blocks to facilitate pain management.

Registered Nurse, ICU

Dixie Regional Medical Center
Saint George, Utah
09.2017 - 03.2020
  • Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through nursing process.
  • Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
  • Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.

Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Unit

Dixie Regional Medical Center
Saint George, Utah
02.2016 - 09.2017
  • Helped patients manage pain and recovery processes with medications and non-pharmacological interventions.
  • Monitored patients after surgery, answered questions and provided home care strategies.
  • Promoted patients' independence by establishing patient care goals and educating on orthopedic concerns.

Licensed Practical Nurse,

Red Rock Canyon School
Saint George, UT
05.2015 - 02.2016
  • Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
  • Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.

Education

Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nurse Anesthesia

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL
05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Dixie State university
Saint George, UT
05.2017

Associate of Science - Nursing

Dixie State university
Saint George, UT
12.2015

Associate of Science - STEM

Dixie State University
Saint George, UT
05.2013

Skills

  • Reliability and trustworthiness
  • Computer proficiency: Epic and Cerner
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Critical thinking
  • Organizational abilities
  • Strong work ethic
  • Positive demeanor
  • Airway management
  • Preoperative evaluation
  • Post-anesthesia care
  • Anesthetic administration
  • Epidural techniques
  • Spinal anesthesia
  • Pharmacology expertise
  • Sedation management
  • Ventilator operation
  • Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS)
  • Arterial line placement
  • Pediatric advanced life support (PALS)

Accomplishments

  • Recipient of Outstanding Clinical Achievement Award

Certification

  • CRNA - ACLS - PALS - BLS

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Banner Gateway Medical Center
01.2025 - Current

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Millennium Anesthesiology Consultants
09.2023 - 12.2024

Registered Nurse, ICU

Dixie Regional Medical Center
09.2017 - 03.2020

Registered Nurse, Orthopedic Unit

Dixie Regional Medical Center
02.2016 - 09.2017

Licensed Practical Nurse,

Red Rock Canyon School
05.2015 - 02.2016

Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nurse Anesthesia

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Dixie State university

Associate of Science - Nursing

Dixie State university

Associate of Science - STEM

Dixie State University

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