Keira LeDoux
South Windsor
Summary
Experienced Pediatric Nurse Practitioner specializing in pediatric care and pharmacological management. Known for building strong relationships with families, delivering compassionate support, and educating caregivers on disease prevention and health maintenance.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Pedicorp
West Hartford
12.2021 - Current
- Delivered primary care for patients and handled diagnosis, treatment, referral for consultation, or specialty services, follow-up care, evening urgent care call and on-call emergency consultation.
- Coordinated referrals for specialty care when needed.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of advances in pediatric medicine by attending conferences and seminars.
- Monitored patient progress over time by reviewing test results and making necessary adjustments to treatment plans.
- Provided preventive care services such as immunizations, screenings, and health counseling.
- Developed relationships with families through compassionate communication and care coordination.
- Educated parents on proper nutrition, hygiene, and disease prevention for their children.
- Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment of various disorders and diseases.
- Built trust and rapport with patients by listening to concerns, advocating for wellness and educating on acute and chronic health issues.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Manchester Memorial Hospital
Manchester
12.2009 - 11.2021
- Provided direct patient care in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit environment.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed health status of critically ill infants.
- Administered medications and managed intravenous therapies as required.
- Educated families on infant care techniques and emotional support strategies.
- Documented patient progress and interventions in electronic health records accurately.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe care environment.
Pediatric Home Care Nurse
Maxium Healthcare
Hartford
06.2007 - 08.2008
- Collaborated with families to develop individualized care plans for children.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed health conditions of young patients regularly.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to families during challenging situations.
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Yale New Haven Children's Hospital
New Haven
07.2004 - 01.2007
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to pediatric patients with chronic and critical conditions in medical surgical unit as well as PICU
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop patient care plans.
Education
Master of Science - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Maryville University of Saint Louis
St. Louis, MO05-2021
Skills
- Pediatric care (ages newborn to 21)
- Physical examinations
- Health counseling
- Pharmacological management
- Care coordination
- Patient and family education
- Emotional and mental health support for anxiety, depression, autism, and ADHD management
- Special interest in cardiology and gastroenterology
Certification
Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Timeline
Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Pedicorp
12.2021 - Current
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Manchester Memorial Hospital
12.2009 - 11.2021
Pediatric Home Care Nurse
Maxium Healthcare
06.2007 - 08.2008
Pediatric Registered Nurse
Yale New Haven Children's Hospital
07.2004 - 01.2007
Master of Science - Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Maryville University of Saint Louis