Lynne M. Obrien , CRNA
Instructor of Clinical
Visiting Instructor of Clinical, CRNA Program
Procter Hall
CON CRNA - 0038
Education
BSN: St. Louis University St. Louis, MO, 1981
MSN: University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH, 1995
Certifications
American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (Certification Date: 01-16-1996 ) - (Recertification Date: to 08-01-2020 )
Clinical Interests
Anesthesiology
Certified Nurse Midwife
Positions and Work Experience
1981 -1985 Staff Nurse, St. Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, MO
1985 -1990 Staff Nurse, St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Edgewood, KY
1990 -1994 Staff Nurse, The Christ Hospital, Cincinnati, OH
1995 -1998 Staff CRNA, Clifton Anesthesia Associates, Cincinnati, OH
1998 -To Present Staff CRNA, University Anesthesia Associates, Cincinnati, OH
1998 -BAD DATE Visiting Instructor of Clinical Nursing, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
01-2004 -To Present Clinical Coordinator, University Anesthesia Associates, Cincinnati, OH
01-2010 -To Present CRNA Clinical Director, University of Cincinnati Physcians, Cincinnati, OH
1998 -To Present Legal Consultant for Case Reviews,
2016 -BAD DATE Instructor Clinical Geographical, UCON,
Presentations
Paper Presentations
O'Brien L Pulmonary Problems in the Intensive Care Unit .
O'Brien L 12 Lead EKG Review .
O'Brien L Anesthetic Management of the Pediatric Patient with Scoliosis .
O'Brien L Latex Allergy in the 90's .
O'Brien L Anesthesia Drug Update .
O'Brien L Non-cardiac Surgery in the Cardiac Patient .
O'Brien L Pathophysiology of Diabetes Mellitus .
O'Brien L Pharmacologic Management of Diabetes Mellitus .
O'Brien L Pharmacology for Patients with Co-Morbidities .
O'Brien L How Low Can the Pressure Go? .
O'Brien L Anesthesia for Traumatic Orthopedic Injuries .
O'Brien L Anesthetic Considerations for Robotic Surgery .
O'Brien L How Low Can the Pressure Go? .
O'Brien L Cricoid Pressure: Myth or Mainstream .
O'Brien L Anesthetic Considerations for Robotic Surgery .
Honors and Awards
1977 Butler County Medical Auxiliary Scholarship
1992 -1995 University Graduate Scholarship
Service
Wyoming Junior Women’s Club 1989 -1993
Wyoming Junior Women’s Skit Players 1999 -To Present
Wyoming Athletic Boosters Club, Secretary 2005 -To Present
Professional Affiliation
1993 -To Present: American Association of Nurse Anesthetists
1992 -1996: Sigma Theta Tau, Beta Iota Chapter
1985 -1989: American Association of Critical Care Nurses
1983 -1985: St. Louis University Hospitals, St. Louis, MO: Standards Committee
1987 -1990: St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Edgewood, KY: Standards Committee
1992: The Christ Hospital, Cincinnati, OH:Peer Review Committee
1992 -1993: The Christ Hospital, Cincinnati, OH: Charge Nurse Task Force
1992 -1995: The Christ Hospital, Cincinnati, OH: Advanced Cardiac Life Support
1994 -1995: University of Cincinnati, College of Nursing, Nurse Anesthesia Major, Cincinnati, OH: Class President
1999 -2001: University of Cincinnati, College of Nursing, Nurse Anesthesia Major, Cincinnati, OH: Evaluation Committee
1999 -2000: University of Cincinnati, College of Nursing, Nurse Anesthesia Major, Cincinnati, OH: Activities Committee, Chairperson
2001 -2005: University of Cincinnati, College of Nursing, Nurse Anesthesia Major, Cincinnati, OH: Evaluation Committee, Chairperson
2001 -To Present: University of Cincinnati, College of Nursing, Nurse Anesthesia Major, Cincinnati, OH: Activities Committee, Co-Chairperson
2002 -To Present: University of Cincinnati, College of Nursing, Nurse Anesthesia Major, Cincinnati, OH: Student Advisory and Evaluation Committee
2004 -To Present: University of Cincinnati, College of Nursing, Nurse Anesthesia Major, Cincinnati, OH: Administrative Committee
2004 -To Present: University of Cincinnati, College of Nursing, Nurse Anesthesia Major, Cincinnati, OH: Curriculum Committee
2004 -To Present: University of Cincinnati, College of Nursing, Nurse Anesthesia Major, Cincinnati, OH: Scheduling Committee
2006 -To Present: University of Cincinnati, College of Nursing, Nurse Anesthesia Major, Cincinnati, OH: Quality Assurance Committee
Courses Taught
Advanced Pharmacology
Other Information
Katz J, Wilson W, Benz D, O’Brien L: “Efficacy of Ketorolac in Preventing Post-intubation Sore Throat,” Capstone Project, University of Cincinnati College of Nursing, Master’s Program, Nurse Anesthesia Major, 1995.
Acheson M, Fortman R, O’Brien L, Phero J:“Comparison Study of BIS Values Obtained with the Aspect A-1050 Monitor in Patients Undergoing General Anesthesia: Forehead versus Mastoid Region Sensor Placement,” Capstone Project, University of Cincinnati College of Nursing, Master’s Program, Nurse Anesthesia Major, 2004.
Pekar B, Lape C, O’Brien L, Lind L: “A Six Month Review of Intubations Outside the Operating Room,” Capstone Project, University of Cincinnati College of Nursing, Master’s Program, Nurse Anesthesia Major, 2008.
Goetz S, O’Brien L, Lisco L: “Time Study of Anesthesia Transportation of ICU Patients,” Capstone Project, University of Cincinnati College of Nursing, Master’s Program, Nurse Anesthesia Major, 2008.
Perry M, Sanders J, O’Brien L, Lind L: “A Six Month Review of Intubations Outside the Operating Room” Capstone Project, University of Cincinnati College of Nursing, Master’s Program, Nurse Anesthesia Major, 2009.
Flesch K, Caltrider H, O’Brien L, Pekar B, Lind L: A Six Month Review of Intubations Outside the Operating Room,” Capstone Project, University of Cincinnati College of Nursing, Master’s Program, Nurse Anesthesia Major, 2010.,