Diane Lucas
Southwest Ranches,FL
Summary
Skilled CRNA with 20 years experience as a Critical Care Open Heart RN and 15 years experience administering anesthesia to patients ranging from ASA1 to ASA4. Well-trained, accurate and capable with proven nursing expertise and solid background effectively handling medications and monitoring patients during procedures. Correctly calculates safe and effective dosages based on numerous factors. Manages all routine pre- and post-procedure care. Highly observant, decisive and knowledgeable about numerous patient procedures. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Anesthesia Pain Care Consultants
05.2018 - Current
- Administered and maintained anesthesia and confirmed proper sedation and pain management.
- Delivered targeted pharmacological assistance, mechanical ventilation support and other interventions during routine and complex surgeries.
- Developed anesthesia care plan based on past medical history, current status and surgical requirements.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment in adjusting anesthesia plans based on intraoperative findings or unexpected complications.
- Managed emergency situations by initiating or participating in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Optimized resource utilization by accurately documenting administered medications, supplies, and equipment usage for each case.
- Reduced post-operative complications by collaborating with the surgical team to optimize patient outcomes.
- Minimized adverse drug interactions by thoroughly reviewing patient medical histories before administering anesthesia agents.
- Enhanced patient comfort with effective pain management strategies and personalized care plans.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards by accurately maintaining and updating patient records, including anesthesia consent forms, pre-and post-operative assessments, and medication administration logs.
- Maintained strict adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing cross-contamination risks during invasive procedures.
- Administered general, and monitored anesthesia care for multiple types of surgeries and procedures.
- Worked alongside anesthesiologists to support tasks, monitor patients and maintain safety.
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Miami Beach Anesthesiology Associates
03.2009 - 05.2018
- Closely examined patients' medical history, current status and surgical requirements to formulate anesthetic plans.
- Demonstrated strong clinical judgment when assessing patients'' medical histories, allergies, and other factors that could impact anesthesia administration.
- Collaborated with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other medical professionals to develop comprehensive anesthesia plans for each patient.
- Performed General Anesthesia using inhalation agents, Total Intravenous Anesthesia, as well as Monitored Anesthetic Care
- Effectively managed induction, maintenance, and emergence phases of anesthesia while closely monitoring patient responsiveness to ensure optimal results.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork within the perioperative setting by collaborating closely with colleagues across disciplines, leading to improved overall patient outcomes.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and sterility in the anesthesia work area, preventing infection risks.
- Minimized risk of complications by adhering to evidence-based practices in administration of general, regional, and monitored anesthesia care techniques.
- Proficient in Airway management: endotracheal intubation, LMA insertion, mechanical ventilation, respiratory therapy, mask ventilation, and extubation
- Delivered targeted pharmacological assistance, mechanical ventilation support and other interventions during routine and complex surgeries.
- Administered fluids, drugs, and blood products as necessary
- Performed anesthesia for ASA1-ASA4 patients
- Performed anesthesia for neuro, thoracic, vascular, urology, gynecological, robotic, ENT, eyes, orthopedic, podiatry, gastroenterology, plastic and spinal cases
- Proficient with invasive catheters, pacemakers, hemodynamic monitoring, ventilators
- Proficient with Insertion of peripheral, arterial, and central venous catheters
- Comfortable with computer charting
- Provided ongoing education on anesthesia techniques to nursing staff, contributing to a culture of continuous learning.
- Functioned as a preceptor to new Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists.
- Managed emergency situations effectively, utilizing advanced airway management skills when required and by initiating or participating in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Senior Staff Nurse, Relief Charge Nurse, Preceptor
Mt Sinai Medical Center
09.2003 - 08.2006
- Provided care to critically ill post surgical patients.
- Provided education classes.
- Functioned as preceptor for new nurses.
- Managed 19 bed surgical intensive care unit on relief basis.
Staff Nurse, Charge Nurse 19 Bed Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Miami Heart Institute
09.1982 - 11.2003
- Managing nursing staff, managing monthly staff schedules, providing education, providing direct patient care to critically ill post- surgical patients, including open heart and neurosurgical patients, precepting newly hired nurses.
Staff Nurse: Open Heart Surgical Unit
Memorial Regional Hospital
09.1995 - 09.1996
- Provided care post-op care to cardiovascular surgical patients.
Staff Relief Nurse: Intensive Care Unit
Palmetto General Hospital
09.1994 - 09.1995
- Provided care to critically ill patients and post surgical patients.
Education
Master of Science - Nurse Anesthesiology
Florida International University
Miami, FL12.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Miami
Miami, FL06.1982
Associate of Arts - Veterinary Medicine
Miami Dade Community College
Miami, FL06.1979
Skills
- Airway management: endotracheal intubation, mechanical ventilation, pharmacological support, respiratory therapy, extubating
- Formulate anesthetic plan based on patient history, current status and surgical needs
- Perform Anesthesia Administration: inhalation anesthesia, total intravenous anesthesia, spinal and epidural anesthesia, and some regional anesthetic techniques
- Administer Intravenous therapy using fluids, drugs, or blood products as necessary
- Perform anesthesia for neuro, thoracic, vascular, urology, gynecological, robotic, ENT, eyes, orthopedic, podiatry, plastics, and spinal cases
- Proficient with invasive catheters, pacemakers, EKGs, hemodynamic monitoring and ventilators
- Proficient in Insertion of peripheral, arterial and central venous catheters
- Proficient in proper techniques of Patient Positioning
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support and Advanced Life Support skills
- Proficient Pain Management skills
- Able to Preceptor and mentor SRNAs
Certification
- Adult Cardiac Life Support, 11/2016-present
- American Association of Nurse Anesthetists, 81747
- NBCRNA, 81747
- Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Florida, ARNP 1377322
Timeline
Staff Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Anesthesia Pain Care Consultants
05.2018 - Current
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Miami Beach Anesthesiology Associates
03.2009 - 05.2018
Senior Staff Nurse, Relief Charge Nurse, Preceptor
Mt Sinai Medical Center
09.2003 - 08.2006
Staff Nurse: Open Heart Surgical Unit
Memorial Regional Hospital
09.1995 - 09.1996
Staff Relief Nurse: Intensive Care Unit
Palmetto General Hospital
09.1994 - 09.1995
Staff Nurse, Charge Nurse 19 Bed Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Miami Heart Institute
09.1982 - 11.2003
Master of Science - Nurse Anesthesiology
Florida International University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Miami
Associate of Arts - Veterinary Medicine
Miami Dade Community College
- Adult Cardiac Life Support, 11/2016-present
- American Association of Nurse Anesthetists, 81747
- NBCRNA, 81747
- Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Florida, ARNP 1377322
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