JANINA WATTERS
Maspeth
Summary
Board-certified FNP with 7+ years of cardiac critical care experience in a high-acuity Pediatric Cardiac ICU at a major academic medical center. Strong background in electrophysiology support, including arrhythmia management, telemetry interpretation, and care of patients with pacemakers and ICDs. Experienced in pre/post-procedural EP care, invasive hemodynamic monitoring, and interdisciplinary collaboration with electrophysiology and cardiology teams.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Cardiac ICU Nurse
NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital
New York, NY, USA
01.2018 - Current
- Provide high-acuity cardiac critical care for complex congenital and acquired heart disease
- Perform continuous telemetry monitoring and advanced rhythm interpretation (AFib, SVT, VTach, heart block)
- Manage patients with pacemakers, ICDs, and temporary pacing systems
- Support pre- and post-procedural care for electrophysiology studies, catheter ablation, and device implantation
- Monitor and respond to post-procedural complications, including arrhythmias and device-related issues
- Collaborate with electrophysiologists, cardiologists, CT surgeons, and advanced practice providers
- Interpret invasive hemodynamic data (arterial lines, CVP) and manage vasoactive infusions
- Provide care for critically ill patients requiring ECMO and ventricular assist devices (VADs)
- Educate patients/families on cardiac conditions, procedures, and device management
Registered Nurse
Queens Boulevard Endoscopy Center
Queens, NY, USA
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Delivered pre/post-procedural care, patient monitoring, IV access, and discharge education
- Maintained patient safety and procedural efficiency in ambulatory setting
Education
MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner
William Paterson University
10-2025
BSN -
SUNY Delhi
05-2018
ADN -
Saint Paul’s School of Nursing
05-2016
Skills
- Electrophysiology Support
- Cardiac Devices
- Telemetry & Rhythm Interpretation
- Arrhythmia Management
- Pre/Post EP Procedures
- Catheter Ablation Support
- Hemodynamic Monitoring
- Critical Care
- ECMO/VAD
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Patient Education
Certification
- FNP-C, AANP
- New York State NP License
- RN, NY, NJ
- CCRN, AACN
- ACLS
- BLS
- PALS
Nurse Practitioner Training
Family Practice – Primary Care, William Paterson University, 2025-01-01, Conducted assessments and managed acute/chronic conditions, Managed cardiovascular risk factors: HTN, HLD, diabetes
Credentials
- MSN
- FNP-C
- CCRN
Personal Information
Title: Family Nurse Practitioner
Languages
American Sign Language
Limited Working
Timeline
Pediatric Cardiac ICU Nurse
NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital
01.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
Queens Boulevard Endoscopy Center
01.2016 - 01.2018
MSN - Family Nurse Practitioner
William Paterson University
BSN -
SUNY Delhi
ADN -
Saint Paul’s School of Nursing