Lorilyn Kirkland
Pace,Florida
Summary
Board Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist with over 12 years of experience in delivering anesthesia at both a level 2 trauma facility as well as a fast paced ambulatory surgical center for both pediatric and adult patients. Successful with time management, prioritizing tasks and exercising sound judgement required to improve the quality of patient care and outcomes. Excellent communication skills with strong emphasis on being a team player.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Staff CRNA
Medical Center Clinic - ASC
03.2018 - Current
- Perform pre-anesthetic assessments which include patient history interview, physical evaluation and documentation of findings
- Develop an anesthesia plan of care based on assessment and the procedure for each patient (MAC, General, TIVA)
- Provide anesthesia for ENT, Plastics, Orthopedics, Genitourinary, Gastrointestinal and Ophthalmology cases
- Select, prepare and utilize equipment/monitors/drugs/supplies for administration of the anesthetic for each patient
- Responsible for airway management/pulmonary status using techniques such as placement of LMA, endotracheal intubation, appropriate mechanical ventilation, pharmacological support, respiratory therapy and extubation
- Responsible for responding to emergency events by providing airway management, administering emergency drugs/fluids using ACLS protocol
- Assist post anesthesia care unit with safe patient recovery outcome
Staff CRNA (to PRN Status)
Panhandle Anesthesia Sacred Heart Hospital
01.2011 - 07.2023
- Performed preoperative patient assessments with interview and physical examination
- Worked in conjunction with anesthesiologist for design and execution of a chosen anesthetic plan for each individual patient
- Provided anesthesia for pediatric, adult and geriatric patients in main OR, surgery center and off sites as well (MRI, CT, IR and GI)
- Provided anesthesia in the areas of ENT, General, Orthopedic, Gynecological, Genitourinary, Neurology, Gastrointestinal and Plastics
- Performed/assisted and managed regional anesthetics such as local, spinal, epidural and caudal blocks
- Delivered emergency care such as positive airway management, cardiac support and medical interventions.
Operating Room Nurse
Baptist Shelby Medical Center
03.2003 - 07.2007
ICU Staff Nurse
Bessemer Medical Center West
06.2001 - 02.2003
Staff Nurse
Stephen Steinmetz, MD
06.1997 - 05.2001
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University Of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University Of South Alabama
Mobile, AL1995
Certification
AANA Member
NBCRNA Certification
American Heart Association Provider, BLS (current)
American Heart Association Provider, ACLS (current)
American Heart Association Provider, PALS (current)
Additional Information
Active Florida APRN license
Active Mississippi APRN license
Active Alabama APRN license
Timeline
Staff CRNA
Medical Center Clinic - ASC
03.2018 - Current
Staff CRNA (to PRN Status)
Panhandle Anesthesia Sacred Heart Hospital
01.2011 - 07.2023
Operating Room Nurse
Baptist Shelby Medical Center
03.2003 - 07.2007
ICU Staff Nurse
Bessemer Medical Center West
06.2001 - 02.2003
Staff Nurse
Stephen Steinmetz, MD
06.1997 - 05.2001
Master of Science - Nursing
University Of Alabama At Birmingham
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University Of South Alabama
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