VICTORIA L. PAULSEN
Williamsville
Summary
Energetic and motivated Registered Nurse Anesthetist who is dedicated to delivering high stands of culturally competent care to patients with diverse needs. Seeking to join a professional team in a fast-paced environment, with a commitment to providing exemplary patient care.
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist with experience in diverse healthcare settings, including surgical and critical care environments. Strengths include strong clinical judgment, patient-focused care, and ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes. Background includes integrating latest evidence-based practices into anesthesia plans and contributing to quality improvement initiatives.
Committed professional in healthcare anesthesia, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, anesthesia equipment management, and emergency response. Excel at communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring optimal care and safety in fast-paced environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Great Lakes Anesthesiology, LLC
Buffalo
09.2020 - Current
- Educated patients about their conditions before and after the procedure, as well as providing support to family members when needed.
- Administered recovery medications and fluids to help patients transition off anesthesia.
- Advised medical staff regarding potential complications related to anesthetic administration or patient status changes during surgery.
- Managed pain control utilizing various pharmacologic modalities and techniques including epidural blocks and nerve blocks.
- Served as a resource for nurses seeking information about administering anesthesia drugs safely.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at improving patient outcomes.
- Monitored and managed patient airways to maintain optimal levels and prevent common complications.
- Administered local, regional, intravenous sedation, general and monitored anesthesia care techniques as appropriate for each case.
- Managed and performed local, spinal and epidural blocks.
- Evaluated laboratory results and diagnostic studies in order to make decisions regarding appropriate anesthetic interventions.
- Attended regular departmental meetings discussing issues related to clinical practices.
- Screened and interviewed patients prior to administering anesthetics to identify and document concerns.
- Maintained records of all medications administered to patients.
- Developed anesthetic plans based on individual patient needs.
- Observed responses such as pulse and blood pressure to preemptively identify and address issues.
- Provided guidance to students learning about nurse anesthesia practice.
- Provided comprehensive anesthesia services for a variety of surgical procedures.
- Collaborated with surgeons and other healthcare professionals in developing treatment plans for patients.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Registered Nurse Level III
University of Rochester Medical Center
Rochester
08.2015 - 05.2017
- Company Overview: 12-bed ICU that accepts and manages patients who have undergone a variety of general and specialty procedures. The patient population includes: Gastrointestinal, Vascular, Urologic, Liver transplant, GYN and those with critical Neurologic pathologies consisting of patients who have undergone cerebral vascular surgeries, craniotomies, and complex spine surgeries.
- The nurse is responsible for providing intensive nursing care to complex critically ill patients.
- The nurse uses advanced physical assessments skills and strong analytical skills to guide appropriate patient care and respond to subtle changes.
- Additional responsibilities include assisting with intubations, central lines, swan-ganz, arterial lines, chest tubes, thoracentesis, lumbar punctures and additional bedside procedures.
- It is the responsibility of the RN to carry out complex nursing interventions and work with a multidisciplinary team to integrate information from advanced invasive, non-invasive monitoring and total physical assessment to formulate a complete plan of care to optimize patient outcomes.
- 12-bed ICU that accepts and manages patients who have undergone a variety of general and specialty procedures. The patient population includes: Gastrointestinal, Vascular, Urologic, Liver transplant, GYN and those with critical Neurologic pathologies consisting of patients who have undergone cerebral vascular surgeries, craniotomies, and complex spine surgeries.
Registered Nurse Level III
University of Rochester Medical Center
Rochester
08.2011 - 08.2015
- As a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department, I was responsible for various responsibilities centering around delivering exemplary patient care in an acute care environment.
- Some of these tasks include: performing blood draws, placing peripheral IVs, monitoring patients on telemetry monitors, intensive hemodynamic monitoring, administering patient medications, receiving patients from Mercy Flights on the Helipad during traumas, triaging patients, and communicating with patients, families, and members of the interdisciplinary team.
Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nurse Anesthesia
University at Buffalo
Buffalo, New York, USA05-2020
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. John Fisher College
Rochester, New York, USA05-2011
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Brandeis University
Waltham, Massachusetts, USA05-2004
Skills
- Student mentorship
- Advanced cardiac life support
Certification
Registered Nurse, New York, 643772, 07/22, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Professional Organizations
- American Association of Nurse Anesthetists, Member, 2017-Present
- New York State Association of Nurse Anesthetists, Member, 2017-Present
Timeline
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Great Lakes Anesthesiology, LLC
09.2020 - Current
Registered Nurse Level III
University of Rochester Medical Center
08.2015 - 05.2017
Registered Nurse Level III
University of Rochester Medical Center
08.2011 - 08.2015
Doctor of Nursing Practice - Nurse Anesthesia
University at Buffalo
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
St. John Fisher College
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Brandeis University