Luke Carlisle, BS, RN

2967 W. School House Ln. Apt. C1101 Philadelphia, PA 19144 (860) 798-3125 lukec321@gmail.com
OBJECTIVE:
Seeking a position as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in a large urban teaching hospital
EDUCATION:
University of Pennsylvania, School of Nursing Philadelphia, PA
Masters of Science in Nursing, Nurse Anesthesia, Expected Graduation: May 2015, GPA: 3.84/4.0
New York University, College of Nursing New York, NY
Bachelor of Science, Nursing, May 2008, Cum Laude, GPA: 3.68/4.0
ANESTHESIA CLINICAL EXPERIENCE:
Aria Health Philadelphia, PA August 2013May 2015
Primary clinical site; designated Level 2 Trauma Center
Provided anesthesia for neurosurgical, thoracic, general, orthopedic, plastics, ENT, vascular, trauma,
emergency surgeries, and non-anesthetic intubations
Developed skills including fiberoptic techniques for airway management, arterial and central line
placement and monitoring, as well as subarachnoid blocks and lumbar epidural placement
Acted as part of the on-call anesthesia team 3-4 shifts per month
Cooper University Hospital Camden, NJ January 2014February 2014
Eight week cardiothoracic and vascular surgery specialty rotation
Developed skills including placement of invasive monitoring devices (arterial lines, central venous lines,
and pulmonary artery catheters) as well as using fiberoptic techniques for airway management
University of Pennsylvania HealthPennsylvania Hospital Philadelphia, PA April 2014
Four week specialty rotation providing regional anesthesia and anesthetic care for obstetric patients and
patients undergoing orthopedic surgery
Developed skills in administering subarachnoid blocks, epidurals, and combined spinal-epidurals
Cooper University Hospital Camden, NJ June 2014
Optional four week trauma specialty rotation at one of three designated Level 1 Trauma Centers in NJ
Provided anesthesia care for thoracic, orthopedic, neurologic, and vascular trauma surgeries, as well as
non-anesthetic intubations
St. Christophers Hospital for Children Philadelphia, PA August 2014November 2014
13 week specialty rotation providing anesthesia for surgical procedures including thoracic, neurosurgical,
general, orthopedic, plastics, ENT and trauma
Refined airway management skills by providing mask inductions and general anesthesia with mask
management
Performed anesthesia consultations gathering preoperative history and performing preoperative
assessments, as well as gaining signed consent from the patients legal guardian
Acted as part of the on-call anesthesia team 3-4 shifts per month
Temple HealthFox Chase Cancer Center Philadelphia, PA January 2015March 2015
Optional six week oncology specialty rotation
Provided anesthesia care for complex surgical procedures including thoracic, abdominal, gynecological,
head and neck, ENT and plastics
Developed skills in advanced airway management using fiberoptic techniques for awake intubations and
airway assessments
Developed skills in administering thoracic epidurals and additional experience with invasive line placement
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE:
NewYork-Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center New York, NY
Senior Staff NurseCardiothoracic ICU
December 2010April 2013
Cared for patients status post cardiothoracic and vascular surgery
Used technologies including Extra Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO), Ventricular
Assist Devices (VAD), Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps (IABP), and epicardial pacemakers

Oversaw unit as Charge Nurse

Acted as member of the Rapid Response Team
Participated in performance improvement projects, inservices for nursing staff, and unit-based
committees

NewYork-Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center New York, NY

Staff NurseCardiac Care Unit
October 2008December 2010
Cared for patients status post MI and cardiac arrest, as well as patients with CHF exacerbation,
pulmonary hypertension, and various shock states
Used technologies including IABP and transvenous pacemakers
Oriented new nurses to unit in preceptor role
Oversaw unit as Charge Nurse
NewYork-Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center New York, NY
Student Nurse ExternCardiac Care Unit
May 2007April 2008
Cared for patients under the direction of a registered nurse preceptor
LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Delaware; License #: L1-0043207; Expires: 09/2015

New Jersey; License #: 26NR16645500; Expires: 05/2015
New York; License #: 602642; Expires: 02/2017
Pennsylvania; License #: RN647028; Expires: 04/2016
Basic Cardiovascular Life Support for Health Care Providers; Expires: 05/2016
Adult Cardiovascular Life Support; Expires: 04/2015
Pediatric Advanced Life Support; Expires: 02/2016
Certification in Critical Care Nursing (CCRN); 10/2010-10/2013

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

Member of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA), May 2013Present

Attended the AANA Annual Congress, September 2014
CTICU Unit Practice CouncilChairperson, May 2011April 2013
o Collaborated with other RNs with goal of solving nursing practice problems and improving patient
safety and satisfaction
Member of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, March 2009March 2012

HONORS AND AWARDS:

Friends of Penn Nursing Scholarship, University of Pennsylvania

University Honors Scholar, New York University
NYU Nursing Scholarship, New York University

SCHOLARLY WORK:
Manuscript:
Carlisle L. Goal Directed Fluid Therapy for Major Abdominal Surgery. [scholarly manuscript].
Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania; August 2014.
Quality Improvement Project:
Carlisle L. Lumbar drain monitoring in patients status-post thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm (TAAA) repairs.
New York: NewYork-Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center; June 1, 2011August 15, 2011.
Presentations:
Carlisle L. Pain Pathways and Opioids. [class lecture]. Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania;
October 7, 2014.
Carlisle L. Thyroid Gland: Anatomy, Physiology and Pathophysiology with Considerations for
Anesthetic Management. [class lecture]. Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania; June 16, 2014.
Carlisle L, Rodriguez A. Caring for patients on ECMO. Presented at: NewYork-Presbyterian
Weill Cornell Medical Center; April 3, 2012.
Carlisle L, Rodriguez A. Performing a heartmate II VAD dressing change. Presented at:
NewYork-Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center; February 27, 2012.
Carlisle L. Caring for patients status post TAAA repairs. Presented at: NewYork-Presbyterian
Weill Cornell Medical Center; August 31, 2011.