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Charles Giordano, DNP, CRNA, serves as an Assistant Professor in the Nurse Anesthesia program at the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing, delivering didactic and clinical instruction in obstetric anesthesia, regional anesthesia, point of care ultrasound, and leadership. Concurrently, he holds the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Air Force Reserve, serving on the Critical Care Air Transport Team at the 911th Air Wing in Pittsburgh as Officer in Charge of Education and Training.
His educational credentials from the University of Pittsburgh include:
- BSN (1999)
- MSN (2006)
- DNP (2019)
Dr. Giordano's research centers on optimizing obstetric anesthesia protocols and outcomes, enhancing student preparation for obstetric anesthesia practice, translating simulation training to clinical proficiency in regional anesthesia, and developing ultrasound curricula for Advanced Practice Providers. His scholarly work bridges educational innovation with real-world clinical application to improve patient safety and provider competence.
No scientific awards are documented in the provided information.
He actively mentors Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) students as chair and committee member for scholarly projects, focusing on anesthesia education and clinical leadership. His military deployments—including Operation Enduring Freedom in the Philippines (2010), Covid-19 relief in New York City (2020-2023), and the Afghan refugee crisis in Qatar—demonstrate applied leadership in crisis response.
Dr. Giordano maintains clinical practice at Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC and serves on the Nurse Anesthesia Program Clinical Advisory Board and Admissions Committee, while continuing long-term volunteer roles as adjunct faculty and clinical instructor for the Pitt Nurse Anesthesia Program.
