ISABEL DRAGOTTA
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
As a Pediatric Float Pool RN at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, I have developed a strong foundation in caring for children with diverse and complex health care needs across acute and critical care settings. These experiences have strengthened my clinical judgment and deepened my commitment to caring for my patients and their families. I am pursuing advanced education to expand my knowledge, strengthen my clinical expertise, and develop the skills necessary to provide advanced care as an Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse - Pediatric Float Pool
Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Center
Cincinnati, OH
06.2024 - Current
- Experienced in providing safe, compassionate, family-centered care to pediatric patients and collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams such as child life, social work, and pastoral services.
- Demonstrates strong clinical assessment, communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
- Provide nursing care across acute care and intensive care units, including the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), and Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CICU).
- Adapting quickly to varying patient acuity, unit workflows, clinical environments.
- Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and monitor pediatric patients for changes in clinical condition.
- Administer medications and treatments while maintaining pediatric safety standards and accurately assessing patient responses.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized plans of care.
- Provide culturally responsive, inclusive, and family-centered care to a diverse pediatric patient population and families from all over the world.
- Adapt communication, education, and nursing interventions to individual patient and family needs while respecting diverse beliefs, values, traditions, and healthcare perspectives.
- Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatments, medications, and the skills they need to perform daily for their child upon discharge home.
- Advocating for pediatric patients and their families
- Maintain accurate and timely electronic health record documentation
- Adhering to patient safety, infection prevention, and hospital policy
- Empowering patient autonomy through developmentally appropriate education and play
Patient Care Assistant (PCA)
Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Center
Cincinnati, OH
05.2022 - 05.2024
- Provided direct observation and redirection for pediatric patients who may cause harm to themselves or others
- Assisted nursing and medical staff with pediatric procedures, patient positioning, and comfort measures.
- Obtained initial vital signs and communicated abnormal findings promptly to nursing and medical staff.
- Collected, labeled, and transported patient specimens to the lab.
- Utilized electronic health record systems and clinical technology
Education
Bachelor of Science (BSN) - Nursing
Thomas More University
Crestview Hills, KY05-2024
Skills
- Pediatric Acute & Critical Care Assessment
- Patient Advocacy
- Developmentally appropriate care
- Recognition of Clinical Deterioration
- Family-centered/culturally appropriate care
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Certification
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) — 2025-05, Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR/AED) — 2023-06
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
- Rethinking Conflict Course, CCHMC 2026-09 to 2026-09
- Certified Pediatric Nurse Course, CCHMC - (Expected Test Date 2026-10) 2026-05
Timeline
Registered Nurse - Pediatric Float Pool
Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Center
06.2024 - Current
Patient Care Assistant (PCA)
Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Center
05.2022 - 05.2024
Bachelor of Science (BSN) - Nursing
Thomas More University