Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Lawrence M. McGavin, CRNA who Provides Care for the Ohio Area

Get to know Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Lawrence M. McGavin, who serves patients within NorthStar Anesthesia.

Lawrence attended and graduated from the College of Saint Elizabeth, Pennsylvania State University, and La Roche College. He is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, and holds additional certification in Neonatal Resuscitation, Basic Life Support, and Advanced Cardiac Life Support. To stay up to date in his field, he remains a professional member of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists. He has practiced in his field since 1987, giving him over three decades of experience in his field.

Lawrence currently practices with NorthStar Anesthesia and is affiliated with Salem Regional Medical Center, St. Elizabeths Hospital, and The Surgical Hospital At Southwoods where he holds an expertise in cardiology, neurology, general medicine, pediatrics, and anesthetics.

The main role of a registered nurse is to assist physicians in providing treatment to patients suffering from various medical conditions. While their primary responsibilities will involve caring for patients, their specific job duties will vary depending on your employer and specialization. While a majority of registered nurses work at hospitals they are not limited to that setting, they can also work in in clinics, schools, assisted living facilities, homes, schools and more. They must also stay up-to-date with new tools and technology to help provide the best care to patients and families, and the best support to doctors and other healthcare professionals. Registered nurses must possess excellent communication, emotional intelligence, teamwork, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.

Lawrence attributes his professional success to the great anesthesiologists and nurses he is surrounded with. When not working he enjoys spending time with his family, listening to music, and reading.

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