Lauren Suszan, DNP, MSN, CRNA
Lauren Suszan, DNP, MSN, CRNA, Lieutenant Commander, Navy

Name: Lauren Suszan, DNP, MSN, CRNA, Lieutenant Commander, Navy
Research Interests:
Healthcare Simulation, Obstetrical Anesthesia, Opioid Free Anesthesia, Regional Anesthesia
Education
Maryville University
Master of Science in Nursing (2013)
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (2006)
Eastern Michigan University
Biography
LCDR Suszan began her nursing career as a pediatric trauma nurse in Dayton, Ohio before deciding to commission in the United States Navy Nurse Corps in May 2007. LCDR Suszan started her Navy Nursing career at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, California. She gained invaluable naval and nursing knowledge at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton where she worked as a postpartum nurse, emergency medicine nurse, and clinic manager for primary and specialty care clinics. She also deployed with the United States Marine Corps, 1st Medical Battalion, in support of Operation Enduring Freedom to Al Taqqadum, Iraq as a trauma and enroute care nurse. LCDR Suszan applied to and was selected for Duty Under Instruction to attend USU as a student in the registered nurse anesthetist program. She completed Phase II of her anesthesia training at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland. After graduating, LCDR Suszan continued as a staff CRNA at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. LCDR Suszan’s next assignment was Naval Medical Center San Diego, California where she served on the procedural sedation committee and as the division officer for obstetrical anesthesia. While stationed in San Diego, LCDR Suszan completed her Doctorate of Nursing Practice which led to her selection as the Assistant Site Director of Clinical Training at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, Virginia.