Christine Pappert
Allison Park,PA
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse with extensive experience in NICU at AHN West Penn Hospital. Expert in neonatal resuscitation and family-centered care, I excel in collaborative teamwork and patient safety. Committed to enhancing infant care through effective communication and emotional support, ensuring optimal outcomes for vulnerable patients and their families.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Level 3, NICU
AHN West Penn Hospital
04.1991 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments under supervision to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team for timely interventions.
- Assisted with neonatal assessments, documenting findings accurately in electronic health records (EHR).
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans for infants in NICU.
- Supported families through education on infant care and available resources during hospital stay.
- Participated in infection control initiatives to maintain a sterile environment within the unit.
- Engaged in continuing education opportunities to enhance clinical skills and knowledge base.
- Provided compassionate emotional support to families during difficult times while navigating the complexities of neonatal intensive care.
- Assessed potential risks within the NICU environment, implementing preventive measures to maintain patient safety and wellbeing.
- Streamlined communication between healthcare providers, patients, and families by maintaining accurate documentation of patient progress and treatment plans.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Shadyside Hospital School of Nursing
Pittsburgh, PA05.1984
Skills
- Nursing documentation
- Family-centered care
- Premature infant care
- Collaborative teamwork
- Intravenous therapy
- Developmental care
- Cardiopulmonary monitoring
- Neonatal resuscitation
- Oxygen therapy
- Congenital defect care
- Ventilator management
- Parental education
- Feeding support
- Blood transfusion
- Emotional support
- Tracheostomy care
- Nutritional support
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Honest and dependable
- Time management
- Reliable and responsible
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Critical thinking
- Active listening
- Patient safety
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Patient education
- Emergency interventions
- Patient monitoring
- Vitals monitoring
- IV setup
- Patient care planning
- Pain management
- Medication administration
- CPR/AED
- Professionalism
- Documentation and reporting
Certification
- Licensed - Registered Nurse in PA 1985-present -
- Area of certification, - CPR BLS July 2024
- Area of certification NRP. January 2024-January 2026
Timeline
Registered Nurse Level 3, NICU
AHN West Penn Hospital
04.1991 - Current
Associate of Science - Registered Nurse
Shadyside Hospital School of Nursing