Jeffrey Lapinski
Jacksonville Beach,FL
Summary
Experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner with 26 years in healthcare, currently overseeing advanced practice provider operations. Specialize in staff education, policy development, and managing scheduling/staffing for large APP groups. Seeking leadership roles in neonatal/perinatal medicine or clinical roles in neonatology or well - baby care.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner VI, Acting Manager
University of Florida, Jacksonville Physicians, Inc.
05.2022 - Current
- Manage the UF Health Jacksonville Neonatology APP Team (June 2025 – Present), serving as acting manager handling scheduling, performance evaluations, professional development, and ensuring seamless continuity of care during strategic practice operations transition (effective March 1, 2026)
- Serve as Co-Lead APP at Wolfson Children's Hospital (January 2025 – Present), overseeing advanced practice provider operations, team coordination, and quality improvement initiatives in the Level IV NICU
- Provide comprehensive care to premature, critically ill, and well infants across multiple sites, including Level IV NICU at Wolfson Children's Hospital, Level III NICU at University of Florida Jacksonville, and Level II NICUs/well-baby nurseries at affiliated Baptist Medical Centers and UF Health St. John's
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of neonatal patients to determine appropriate care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to implement evidence-based interventions and enhance patient outcomes.
- Educated families on neonatal health management and discharge planning to ensure continuity of care.
- Mentored and trained junior staff in advanced practice nursing techniques, fostering professional development.
- Attend high-risk deliveries, lead resuscitation teams, and conduct prenatal consultations for at-risk pregnancies
- Collaborate on multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes in diverse clinical environments
- May 2022 – Present (July 2025)
- Provided expert consultation for complex cases, guiding clinical decision-making within the healthcare team.
- Developed individualized care plans for neonates with complex medical conditions, working closely with families and healthcare providers to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and ensure continuity of care.
- Contributed to policy development within the NICU department, establishing guidelines for best practices in neonatal care management.
- Promoted family-centered care, engaging parents in the decision-making process and addressing their concerns regarding their baby''s health.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care processes and outcomes.
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Children's National Health System, Sheikh Zayed Institute
02.2018 - 05.2022
- Managed critically ill neonatal patients overnight in a 70-bed Level IV NICU offering full surgical services, ECMO, and therapeutic hypothermia; served as primary resource for neonatal fellows and pediatric residents with in-house attending support as needed
- Conducted comprehensive assessments of neonatal patients to determine care needs.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans to optimize patient outcomes.
- Acted as NRP Mentor/Instructor, delivering training to staff from bedside nurses to attending physicians, enhancing team preparedness and compliance
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives, resulting in improved stabilization protocols
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) – MCV Physicians Group
12.2014 - 01.2022
- Delivered care in Level IIIA/IIIB NICUs at HCA Johnston-Willis (20 beds, no surgeries) and Chippenham Hospitals (20 beds, all surgeries except cardiac), covering NICU and well-baby nurseries
- Led resuscitation teams at high-risk deliveries and provided prenatal consultations, reducing neonatal complications through proactive interventions
- Developed policies and educated nursing staff; transitioned from Mednax to VCU while maintaining consistent service delivery
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Children's National Health System, Sheikh Zayed Institute
10.2008 - 12.2014
- Oversaw care in a 60-65 bed Level IV NICU with full surgical, ECMO, and therapeutic hypothermia services; served as senior provider without in-house attending, mentoring neonatal fellows
- Managed NP-PA team scheduling, onboarded/trained new staff, and preceptored nurse practitioner students
- Delivered regular lectures on neonatology topics to NICU nursing staff, improving knowledge retention and clinical practice
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Pediatrix/Mednax
12.2009 - 12.2013
- Provided services in Level II NICU and well-baby nursery at Stafford Hospital, later transferring to HCA Johnston-Willis and Chippenham Hospitals
- Focused on newborn stabilization and family-centered care, attending deliveries and managing acute cases
Neonatal Critical Care Transport Nurse
Children's National Health System, Sheikh Zayed Institute
02.2006 - 10.2008
- Led RN teams in stabilizing and transporting critically ill newborns/infants from external hospitals, handling over 200 transports annually
- Conducted outreach education on NRP and STABLE programs for partner hospitals
NICU Staff RN (Travel Assignment)
Cross Country TravCorps at National Naval Medical Center
05.2005 - 01.2006
- Cared for sick and premature infants in a Level III NICU
NICU Staff RN
West Penn Hospital
10.2001 - 05.2005
- Served in a Level IIIB NICU; acted as Charge Nurse and contributed to Staff Education Committee, Neonatal Pain Task Force, and Hospital Ethics Committee
Staff RN, Adult Cardiothoracic ICU
UPMC Presbyterian
03.2003 - 04.2004
- Managed high-risk cardiac patients pre/post-surgery and post-heart/lung transplants in a fast-paced environment
NICU Staff RN (Travel Assignment)
Cross Country TravCorps at Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital
03.2001 - 09.2001
- Provided care in a Level IV NICU for critically ill neonates
NICU Staff RN
Novant Health Triad Region, Forsyth Memorial Hospital
05.1999 - 01.2001
- Worked in a high-volume Level IIIA NICU
Staff RN, Neurosurgical/Neuro-Trauma ICU
Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital
05.1998 - 05.1999
- Cared for critically ill neurosurgical patients
Education
Master of Science in Nursing - Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Thomas Jefferson University, School of Nursing
Philadelphia, PA08.2008
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Minor in Philosophy, Certificate in Applied Ethics
La Roche College
Pittsburgh, PA12.2004
Diploma in Nursing - RN
UPMC St. Margaret Memorial Hospital School of Nursing
Pittsburgh, PA03.1998
Skills
- Executive Leadership & Operations: Currently serving as Co-Lead APP and Manager of UF Health Jacksonville Neonatology APP Team, overseeing provider operations, performance evaluations, team coordination, and quality improvement initiatives across Level II-IV NICUs with expertise in large-scale organizational management
- Strategic Management & Development: Extensive experience in staff education, policy development, scheduling/staffing operations for 50 provider teams, organizational transitions, and program development spanning 26 years in neonatal care
- Clinical Foundation & Education: Strong clinical background in Level II NICU and well-baby care environments, with expertise as NRP Instructor/Mentor, precepting nurse practitioner students, mentoring neonatal fellows, and developing sustainable care programs
- Collaborative Leadership: Electronic Health Records (EHR) proficiency, multidisciplinary team collaboration, quality improvement implementation, and proven ability to maintain service delivery during organizational transitions
- Professional Excellence: Strong communication, ethical decision-making, family-centered care, and strategic vision for building high-quality neonatal programs in diverse healthcare environments
- Family-centered care
- Premature infant care
- Collaborative teamwork
- Breastfeeding support
- Neonatal abstinence syndrome care
- Neonatal transport
- Ventilator management
- Congenital anomaly care
- Peripherally inserted central catheter insertion
- Growth monitoring
- Nutritional support
- Neonatal stabilization
Certification
- Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, National Certification Corporation (NCC) – Active: December 2008 – December 2026
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), Florida – Active through 2025
- Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (Autonomous License): District of Columbia (Inactive), Maryland (Inactive), Virginia (Inactive)
- DEA: Washington, DC (Expired 2024); Virginia (Expired 2024) – Renewable upon request
Awards
Outstanding Capstone Award – Thomas Jefferson University (August 2008) For graduate project on premature infants and iatrogenic hypothermia, Zarellda Mazza DiSilvio Award – UPMC St. Margaret Memorial Hospital School of Nursing (February 1998) Ranked 3rd in class, Elizabeth Montgomery Nursing Scholarship (May 1997) For academic excellence
Affiliations
National Association of Neonatal Nurses (NANN)
Timeline
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner VI, Acting Manager
University of Florida, Jacksonville Physicians, Inc.
05.2022 - Current
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Children's National Health System, Sheikh Zayed Institute
02.2018 - 05.2022
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) – MCV Physicians Group
12.2014 - 01.2022
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Pediatrix/Mednax
12.2009 - 12.2013
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Children's National Health System, Sheikh Zayed Institute
10.2008 - 12.2014
Neonatal Critical Care Transport Nurse
Children's National Health System, Sheikh Zayed Institute
02.2006 - 10.2008
NICU Staff RN (Travel Assignment)
Cross Country TravCorps at National Naval Medical Center
05.2005 - 01.2006
Staff RN, Adult Cardiothoracic ICU
UPMC Presbyterian
03.2003 - 04.2004
NICU Staff RN
West Penn Hospital
10.2001 - 05.2005
NICU Staff RN (Travel Assignment)
Cross Country TravCorps at Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital
03.2001 - 09.2001
NICU Staff RN
Novant Health Triad Region, Forsyth Memorial Hospital
05.1999 - 01.2001
Staff RN, Neurosurgical/Neuro-Trauma ICU
Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital
05.1998 - 05.1999
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Minor in Philosophy, Certificate in Applied Ethics
La Roche College
Diploma in Nursing - RN
UPMC St. Margaret Memorial Hospital School of Nursing
Master of Science in Nursing - Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Thomas Jefferson University, School of Nursing
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