Le-Lan Jorgensen
Walnut Creek,CA
Summary
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist focused on obstetric anesthesia for high-acuity labor and delivery units. Brings independent practice, rapid airway management, and emergency OB anesthesia response skills, with a strong record of low general anesthesia conversion and PDPH rates, plus rare, discerning use of backup coverage and collaborative, effective, team coordination. Practices within OB anesthesia with principles of high responsibility individuals and organizations.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Somnia Anesthesia
Stockton, California
05.2022 - Current
- Administered spinals, epidurals, and GETA for high-volume, high-acuity births, ensuring optimal patient outcomes
- Contributed safe and effective anesthesia care in a high-volume setting, 3000 births/annually
- Provided airway management, cardiac support, and medical interventions during obstetrical emergencies to
- predominantly independent practice with 30" backup provider
- Documentation on Health Connect, Cerner
CRNA
LifeLinc
Watsonville
06.2022 - 01.2026
- Administered OB anesthesia in low-volume birthing center to ensure safe delivery outcomes in low volume birthing center
- Managed epidurals, spinals, and airways for high-risk patients, enhancing overall patient safety and comfort.
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Kaiser Permanente
Oakland, CA
02.2003 - 01.2022
- Managed spinals, epidurals, and general anesthesia in 225 births/month independently
- Administered airway management and cardiac support during obstetrical emergencies.
- Documentation on Health Connect
- General anesthesia, monitored anesthesia care, and regional anesthesia across various surgeries through 2015
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care
UCSF
San Francisco, CA
06.2000 - 12.2000
- Coordinated care for pediatric med/trauma and cardiac intensive care patients
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Cardiac ICU
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, CHOP
Philadelphia, PA
12.1998 - 05.2000
- Managed immediate post-operative recovery for infants and children with congenital heart defects, including intracardiac lines, ventilation, and ECMO
Education
MSN - Nurse Anesthesia
Duke University
Durham, NC01-2003
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA12-1998
Bachelor of Arts - Religious Studies; Integrative Biology
University of California
Berkeley, CA05-1995
Skills
- Independent OB practice with backup rarely necessary
- Multitasking/service oriented/organized
- Conflict Resolution
- Working collaboratively with labor nurses and obstetricians to prioritize patient pain relief and safe delivery
Timeline
CRNA
LifeLinc
06.2022 - 01.2026
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Somnia Anesthesia
05.2022 - Current
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Kaiser Permanente
02.2003 - 01.2022
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Intensive Care
UCSF
06.2000 - 12.2000
Registered Nurse, Pediatric Cardiac ICU
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, CHOP
12.1998 - 05.2000
MSN - Nurse Anesthesia
Duke University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts - Religious Studies; Integrative Biology
University of California