Heather Damiano
Telford,PA
Summary
Dynamic Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience in pediatric care and chronic disease management. Known for strong clinical judgment, compassionate patient care, and effective collaboration with healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans. Ready to empower patients through education and support.
Overview
1
1
Certification
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Advanced Care at Home NP-Telehealth
Nemours Children's Health System
12.2025 - Current
- Managed full patient panel of 15 patients per day via telehealth
- Strong focus on complex care population, post surgical needs, and chronic conditions
- Provided consultative services and full consult notes prior to enrollment
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement care plans.
- Documented patient progress and communicated changes to medical professionals.
- Utilized electronic health record systems for accurate patient documentation and tracking.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care through communication and active listening skills.
- Provided emotional support to patients facing challenging medical diagnoses, fostering resilience during difficult times.
- Utilized effective time management strategies to prioritize patient needs while maintaining a high level of efficiency in daily tasks.
- Participated in regular team meetings to discuss patient progress and adjust care plans as necessary, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on disease management strategies, empowering them to make informed decisions about their healthcare.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
General Pediatrics Inpatient Nurse Practitioner
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, CHOP
03.2024 - Current
- Provided care for 7 med-surg patients per day with rolling admissions
- Monitored vital signs and observed patients for changes in condition, documenting findings accurately.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Educated families on post-discharge care instructions, enhancing overall patient understanding and satisfaction.
- Assisted in the training of new nursing staff, fostering a collaborative learning environment and improving team performance.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives, contributing to enhanced clinical outcomes through evidence-based practices.
- Promoted a positive environment for healing by addressing the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients.
- Served as an advocate for patients'' rights, ensuring they received the highest level of care possible.
- Assisted physicians in conducting diagnostic tests and procedures, contributing to accurate diagnoses and effective treatment plans.
- Skillfully performed clinical assessments to identify changes in patient conditions swiftly, enabling prompt interventions when necessary.
- Exhibited strong clinical judgment in providing appropriate interventions during medical emergencies, stabilizing patients before further treatment.
- Educated patients and families on various health conditions, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care.
- Managed complex cases involving multiple comorbidities while prioritizing patient needs effectively.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Registered Nurse Level 3, NICU
Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network
07.2008 - 02.2010
Registered Nurse Level 3, NICU
Main Line Health- Bryn Mawr Health Hospital
07.2005 - 02.2010
Education
Master of Science - Pediatric Primary Care
Villanova University
Villanova, PA05-2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Immaculata University
Immaculata, PA2010
Associate of Science - Nursing
Gwynedd Mercy University
Gwynedd Valley, PA2005
Skills
- Chronic disease management
- Feeding tube management
- Electronic charting
- Pediatric physical exams
- Acute illness treatment
- Telehealth services
- Care plan management
- Interdisciplinary communication
- Lab results interpretation
- Parent counseling
Accomplishments
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia APP Clinical Immersion Fellow; June 2024
- Golisano Institute for Developmental and Disability Nursing Fellow; 2023-current
Certification
- Pediatric Primary Care NP Certified; PNCB
- Licensed NP in Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, Florida, and Maryland
- Multistate collab RN license
- DEA in Pennsylvania and Delaware
- PALS, BLS
Timeline
Advanced Care at Home NP-Telehealth
Nemours Children's Health System
12.2025 - Current
General Pediatrics Inpatient Nurse Practitioner
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, CHOP
03.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse Level 3, NICU
Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network
07.2008 - 02.2010
Registered Nurse Level 3, NICU
Main Line Health- Bryn Mawr Health Hospital
07.2005 - 02.2010
Master of Science - Pediatric Primary Care
Villanova University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Immaculata University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Gwynedd Mercy University