Laura Corll
Bradford Woods,PA
Summary
Dynamic Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist with over 15 years of experience in a Level 1 Trauma Center. Expertise in patient education and collaboration with surgical teams to ensure optimal anesthesia care, enhancing patient safety and comfort. Mentor for multiple SRNA programs as well as residents in Anesthesia and Medical programs.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Allegheny Health Network
Pittsburgh, PA
10.2006 - Current
- Administered anesthesia for Cardiothoracic, Neurosurgical, General Surgery, Orthopedic , Colorectal, Urology, and various other surgical and nonsurgical procedures.
- Monitored patients' vital signs during procedures, identifying potential complications and responding swiftly to changes.
- Collaborated with surgical teams to develop anesthesia care plans tailored to individual patient needs and conditions.
- Educated patients and families about anesthesia processes, enhancing understanding and reducing preoperative anxiety.
- Mentored junior nurse anesthetists, fostering professional development through hands-on training and guidance on complex cases.
- Managed emergency situations effectively, utilizing advanced airway management skills when required.
- Effectively managed the induction, maintenance, and emergence phases of anesthesia while closely monitoring patient responsiveness to ensure optimal results.
- Insertion of lines for invasive monitoring during complex cases.
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
UPMC Shadyside Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA
09.2004 - 10.2006
- Administered anesthesia for diverse surgical procedures, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout operations.
- Administered and maintained anesthesia and confirmed proper sedation and pain management.
- Managed emergency situations by initiating or participating in cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
- Mentored junior nurse anesthetists, fostering professional development through hands-on training and guidance on complex cases.
Staff Nurse
Allegheny General Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA
05.1992 - 09.2004
- Administered critical care interventions to stabilize patients in life-threatening conditions.
- Monitored patients' respiratory status and ventilator operation and made adjustments to promote stabilization.
- Worked in various ICU s caring for patients in the Neuro ICU, SICU, Neonatal ICU, Trauma ICU, Emergency Department, MICU, and CCU.
Education
Master of Science - Anesthesia
LaRoche College
Pittsburgh, PA08-2004
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA05-1998
Skills
- Epidural administration
- Anesthesia administration
- Intravenous therapy
- Medication management
- Basic Life Support
- Pediatric advanced life support
- Regional anesthesia
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Pre-anesthetic evaluation
- Obstetric anesthesia
- Cardiopulmonary life support
Timeline
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Allegheny Health Network
10.2006 - Current
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
UPMC Shadyside Hospital
09.2004 - 10.2006
Staff Nurse
Allegheny General Hospital
05.1992 - 09.2004
Master of Science - Anesthesia
LaRoche College
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Pittsburgh