Paula Lundell
Summary
Skilled Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist bringing 10+ years of experience in same day and hospital facilities managing expert anesthesia care for diverse patients. Organizes materials, medications and equipment by type of procedure and specific patient requirements. Highly observant, decisive and knowledgeable about numerous inpatient and outpatient procedures.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Fairview Range Medical Center
10.2010 - Current
- Independent anesthesia practice in rural hospital setting
- Anesthesia administered in the following types of surgeries: general surgery, ob/gyn, orthopedics, ENT, urology, ophthalmology, and endoscopy
- Provides complete perioperative anesthesia care to patients for elective and emergency cases
- Prescribes and administers anesthetic drugs and agents safely to patients using variable techniques
- Monitors patients for reactions and complications during and after surgical and nonsurgical procedures
- Administers anesthetics and performs anesthesia skills for emergency intubations, labor pain, ER, MRI/CT, interventional radiology, and cardioversions
- Collaborates effectively with physicians, nurses, and other members of the healthcare team to ensure patient safety and comfort
Certified Register Nurse Anesthetist
Bigfork Valley Hospital
11.2021 - Current
- Locum for single CRNA independent provider in critical care access hospital
- Provides anesthesia for elective surgeries in the following areas: general surgery, orthopedics, and endoscopy
- Complete responsibility for assessment and administration of anesthesia during all perioperative phases of care
- Communicates effectively with patients, physicians, nurses, and other members of the healthcare team for safe and appropriate care for the best patient outcomes
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Northwoods Surgery Center
01.2014 - 12.2018
- Independent anesthesia practiced in outpatient same day surgery center which was affiliated with Fairview Range Medical Center
- Performed anesthesia for the following surgical cases: general surgery, ENT, orthopedics, ophthalmology, and endoscopy
- Administered anesthesia using variable techniques which would allow patients to recover from anesthesia quickly with minimal pain prior to discharge
Education
Master of Science - Nurse Anesthesia
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND08.2010
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD05.1996
Skills
- Peri-anesthetic management of patient using accessory drugs and fluids to maintain physiologic homeostasis through preventing or treating complications/emergencies
- Regional anesthesia techniques including: spinals, epidurals, and peripheral nerve blocks
- Ultrasound guided peripheral IVs, arterial and central line placement
- Lumbar punctures
- Skilled with difficult airways tools glidescope and mcgrath
Certification
- Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist: August 1, 2020- July 31, 2024
- ACLS Provider Expires 11/2024
- PALS Provider Expires 11/2024
Timeline
Certified Register Nurse Anesthetist
Bigfork Valley Hospital
11.2021 - Current
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Northwoods Surgery Center
01.2014 - 12.2018
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Fairview Range Medical Center
10.2010 - Current
Master of Science - Nurse Anesthesia
University of North Dakota
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South Dakota State University
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