Advance Practice Nurse (Nurse Anesthetist)

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Interprets and addresses abnormal diagnostic data and changes in signs and symptoms; modifies anesthetic plan accordingly.

Determines necessity for laboratory studies, coordinates ordering of lab tests and evaluates results.

Provides immediate, post-operative care to patients transported to the PACU, ICU or recovery area; ensures patient airway, hemodynamic stability, optimal pain control and appropriate level of consciousness.

Discriminates between normal and abnormal findings to treat underlying causes and conditions and stabilize the patient for transport to a higher level of care.

Collaborates with the anesthesia, surgical and multidisciplinary care team to deliver high-quality, holistic, evidence-based care.

Provides oversight and instruction to other CRNAs, students, and ancillary workers in the field of anesthesia, in both clinical and administrative areas.