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Lauren Simon

Hummelstown

Summary

Dedicated Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist with 15 years of extensive experience prioritizing patient safety in all aspects of care. Recognized for precision and reliability as a vital member of the anesthesia team, consistently delivering safe and effective dosages tailored to individual patient needs. Proficient in managing airways and overseeing all routine pre- and post-procedure care to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Committed to maintaining the highest standards of care for patients.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CRNA

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital
01.2014 - Current
  • Provides excellent anesthesia care in a level 1 trauma center.
  • Anesthetic experience in vascular, neuro, trauma, general, outpatient, ophthalmology, ortho, ENT, urology, endoscopy and EP lab. IV and arterial line proficiency.
  • Experience and knowledge with ERAS (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) protocol.
  • Airway and Code team member.
  • Rotates to Physician's Surgery Center and administers quality anesthesia care in a fast paced environment with paper charting
  • Serves as a co-chair of the R.O.S.E. committee (Recognition of Special Events).
  • Serves on the CRNA Education Committee; organizing education topics, finding speakers, and presenting on two pertinent education topics this year to my peers.
  • Chosen by peers for a committee bridging physician and CRNA relationships.
  • Preceptor for student nurse anesthetists from multiple programs

CRNA

Hershey Endoscopy Center
09.2017 - Current

Works independently in outpatient endo center

  • Administers and maintains safe anesthesia and proper sedation and pain management for GI procedures
  • Develops anesthesia care plan based on past medical history, current status and procedure requirements

CRNA

Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center
08.2010 - 07.2013
  • Associate Faculty position at the VCU Medical School of Nurse Anesthesia.
  • Provided anesthesia care to a wide variety of critical patients.
  • Provided sedation for ECT, endoscopy, and MRI scans.
  • VCU SRNA preceptor in the OR

CRNA

Anesthesia Services Associates
01.2010 - 07.2010

Rotated to 3 different sites, including surgery center.

Registered Nurse

Vanderbilt Medical Center
07.2003 - 07.2007

Cardiothoracic and Neuroscience ICU RN

CCRN (Critical Care RN) certified

Team Leader for 22 bed Neuroscience ICU

Education

Master of Science - Nurse Anesthesia

Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia
Madison, TN
12.2009

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
05-2003

Skills

  • Strong clinical judgment
  • High level of autonomy
  • Thorough physical assessments
  • Preceptor for students
  • Patient focused
  • Sedation management
  • Airway management
  • Patient advocacy
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Continuous professional development

Certification

PA RN license #RN 652628

Member AANA (American Association of Nurse Anesthetists) #082927

ACLS/PALS/BLS certified

Timeline

CRNA

Hershey Endoscopy Center
09.2017 - Current

CRNA

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital
01.2014 - Current

CRNA

Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center
08.2010 - 07.2013

CRNA

Anesthesia Services Associates
01.2010 - 07.2010

Registered Nurse

Vanderbilt Medical Center
07.2003 - 07.2007

Master of Science - Nurse Anesthesia

Middle Tennessee School of Anesthesia

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

James Madison University
Lauren Simon