Thao Bianco
Summary
Dynamic and highly skilled Neonatal and Pediatric Critical Care Nurse with over 20 years of extensive experience in both transport and bedside care across multiple high-acuity settings. Currently serving as a Critical Care Transport RN at UCSF and Stanford Children's Hospital, with a robust background in managing critically ill neonates and pediatric patients during interfacility transport. Adept in advanced procedures such as intubations, line placements, and mechanical ventilation. Proven leader with experience in coordinating complex care, conducting training for bedside staff, and contributing to unit projects. Demonstrating a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of clinical excellence.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Neonatal/Pediatric Critical Care Transport/Flight Nurse-Per Diem
UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital-Mission Bay
08.2019 - Current
- Transport critically ill neonates/pediatric interfacility transport to & from BCH (MB)/Children's Hospital Oakland (CHO), via ambulance, rotor (EC135) or fixed wing. Team composition consists of RN/RN or RN/RT. Experience with mechanical ventilation (Crossvent, TXP, Brochotron).
Neonatal Registered Nurse Transport Specialist [Neo RNTS] - Clinical Nurse IV
Stanford Children’s Hospital
08.2017 - Current
- Transport critically ill neonates to Stanford Children's Hospital via ground, rotor (EC145) and fixed wing
- Neonatal Hypothermia Tecotherm
- Experience with mechanical ventilation (MVP-10, Hamilton T1000, TXP)
- Provide specialized vascular access support to the NICU, including PICC line insertions, PIVs, arterial stick and lab draws.
- Unit Projects: training bedside nurses dressing changes, return transports. Participate in EPIC build for Neonatal Transport Navigator, CAMTS development team.
NICU RN-Clinical Nurse IV
Stanford Children's Hospital
10.2005 - 08.2017
- Charge Nurse in a 40 bed Level 3 NICU, Team Leader RN, attending high-risk deliveries. ECMO/CVVH/PD team.
- Unit Projects: Conjoined Twins Delivery Room Taskforce
Pediatric CVICU RN - Staff Nurse IV
Stanford Children's Hospital
05.2002 - 10.2005
- Bedside Transport RN, managed critically ill post-op cardiac patients, precepted new staff. ECMO/CVVH/PD team.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of San Francisco
Skills
- Advanced Airway Management
- PICC insertions [12 Fr, 14 Fr, 19 Fr, 26 Fr Double Lumen]
- Ultrasound Guided PIV/PICCs
- Placement of PALs/UAC/UVC lines, needle thoracentesis, IO placement
Certification
- RNC-NIC
- NRP Instructor
- BLS Certified
- PALS Certified
Timeline
Neonatal/Pediatric Critical Care Transport/Flight Nurse-Per Diem
UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital-Mission Bay
08.2019 - Current
Neonatal Registered Nurse Transport Specialist [Neo RNTS] - Clinical Nurse IV
Stanford Children’s Hospital
08.2017 - Current
NICU RN-Clinical Nurse IV
Stanford Children's Hospital
10.2005 - 08.2017
Pediatric CVICU RN - Staff Nurse IV
Stanford Children's Hospital
05.2002 - 10.2005
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of San Francisco
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