Karyn Lenahan, RN, CPN
Trumbull,CT
Summary
Pediatric staff nurse with broad experience in well-child care, acute care, triage calls, vaccines, and sedation for infants, children, and adolescents. Recognized with pediatric nursing awards and board certification, with a record of advocating for families, training new team members, and supporting quality and safety improvements.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Pediatric Staff Nurse
Yale New Haven Children's Hospital PPCC at the Bridgeport Campus
Bridgeport, USA
10.2015 - Current
- Deliver comprehensive well-child and acute care.
- Serve as charge nurse to manage daily clinic operations/needs
- Administer vaccines and routine screening tests for infants, children, and adolescents, adhering to prescribed guidelines.
- Manage triage calls to prioritize patient needs and streamline care delivery.
- Oversee patient updates using CT WIZ and conduct outreach to ensure adherence to well-child care and vaccination schedules.
- Advocate for pediatric patients' rights and needs, fostering a supportive and child-friendly healthcare environment.
- Train and guide newly hired team members for smooth onboarding.
Pediatric Staff Nurse
Yale New Haven Children's Hospital at the Bridgeport Campus
Bridgeport, USA
01.2009 - 10.2015
- Delivered comprehensive care to pediatric patients, ages newborn to 22, on medical surgical unit, ensuring tailored treatment strategies.
- Administered sedation to pediatric patients in the 'Kidease' outpatient program for testing and procedures.
- Trained new staff on unit protocols and procedures.
- Participated in evidence-based practice studies leading to practice change on inpatient unit and hospital-wide.
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance operations through co-chairing Quality Safety Committee.
Pediatric Asthma Center
Bridgeport Hospital
Bridgeport, USA
01.1999 - 01.2009
- Collaborated with three board-certified pediatric pulmonologists to manage and treat children with asthma in outpatient setting, enhancing patient care.
- Obtained certification as asthma educator, reinforcing expertise in pediatric asthma management.
Pediatric Staff Nurse
Bridgeport Hospital
Bridgeport, USA
07.1993 - 01.1999
- Provided patient rotating between a 21-bed medical surgical unit and a 4-bed PICU setting
Education
RN to BSN -
University Of Bridgeport
08-2020
Diploma - Nursing
Bridgeport Hospital School of Nursing
01-1993
Associate in Science -
Housatonic Community College
01-1991
Skills
- Board Certified Pediatric Nurse
- BLS and PEARs certified
- Recipient of Yale New Haven Children's Hospital Clinical Excellence Award June 2026
- Recipient of The Arlene Riccio Pediatric Nursing Award during Nurses Week in May of 2015
Timeline
Pediatric Staff Nurse
Yale New Haven Children's Hospital PPCC at the Bridgeport Campus
10.2015 - Current
Pediatric Staff Nurse
Yale New Haven Children's Hospital at the Bridgeport Campus
01.2009 - 10.2015
Pediatric Asthma Center
Bridgeport Hospital
01.1999 - 01.2009
Pediatric Staff Nurse
Bridgeport Hospital
07.1993 - 01.1999
RN to BSN -
University Of Bridgeport
Diploma - Nursing
Bridgeport Hospital School of Nursing
Associate in Science -
Housatonic Community College