Connie Lorette, PhD, CRNA, APRN
Assistant Clinical Professor & Director, DNP Nurse Anesthesia Program
Faculty, School of Nursing
Office: 207B Robinson Hall
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 617.373.3115
Education and Training:
PhD Boston College
MS Nursing Anesthesia, Northeastern University
BSN Rivier College
ADN Rivier College
Board Certifications:
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
Research Interests:
Postoperative neurocognitive changes associated with anesthesia and cardiac surgery. Identification of intraoperative processes of care associated with precursors of neurologic injury secondary to anesthesia for cardiac surgery.
Risks and benefits associated with blood transfusions including strategies to reduce utilization of blood in the perioperative period.
Funding:
PI, Feasibility, Acceptability, and Preliminary Effect of a Cognitive Training Intervention for Postoperative Cardiac Surgical Patients. American Association of Nurse Anesthetist, 2007 – 2010. Foundation: $15,000.00.
Appointments/Clinical Practice Affiliation:
Staff CRNA, NAPA Anesthesia
Professional and Community Service:
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American Association of Nurse Anesthetists
New England Assembly of Nurse Anesthetists
New Hampshire Association of Nurse Anesthetists
New Hampshire Association of Nurse Practitioners
Northern New England Cardiovascular Disease Study Group
Sigma Theta Tau – Gamma Epsilon Chapter
EXTERNAL COMMITTEES
Board member – Allied Health Professional Committee, Catholic Medical Center Manchester, N.H., Conducting peer review and credentialing
Northern New England Cardiovascular Study Group: a multidisciplinary group, participating in ongoing research to improve patient outcomes in cardiac surgery
Blood Management Committee, Catholic Medical Center Manchester, NH: Providing evaluation of blood management strategies and blood utilization
ORGANIZATIONS
Northern New England Down Syndrome Congress