Lila Shilling
Murrysville,Pennsylvania
Summary
Registered Nurse with hands-on experience in pediatric and adult care, skilled in patient and family education, chronic condition management, and evidence-based interventions. Passionate about promoting healthy lifestyles through education and ongoing support, and eager to utilize clinical experience to improve patient wellbeing.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
07.2025 - Current
- Provided comprehensive nursing care on a pediatric neuro, orthopedic, and trauma unit.
- Performed neurological assessments, including seizure monitoring and early recognition of neurological compromise.
- Provided perioperative care for orthopedic and neurosurgical patients, performing pain assessments, neurovascular checks, and pupil monitoring.
- Managed high acuity devices such as extraventricular drains, nerve blocks, and wound vacs, performing vigilant assessments and monitoring for unexpected findings.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals (PT/OTs, PAs, NPs, MDs, and social workers) ensure patient-centered care.
- Educated patients and families on pain management, post-surgical care, and safety.
Patient Care Technician
The Children's Home and Lemieux Family Center
08.2024 - Current
- Provided thorough and compassionate care to children from infancy to age 21, meeting their physical, emotional, and developmental needs.
- Obtained routine vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Provided care for children with complex medical needs, including genetic disorders, neurological conditions, and tracheostomies, some of whom were ventilator dependent.
- Enhanced patient and family satisfaction by providing supportive care and therapeutic communication.
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree - Nursing
Seton Hill University
Greensburg, PA05.2025
Skills
- Patient Assessment and Monitoring
- Medication Administration
- Chronic and Acute Condition Management
- Patient Education and Health Promotion
- Interprofessional Collaboration
- Data Collection and Documentation
- Compassionate and Supportive
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse: Mandated and Permissive Reporting in Pennsylvania
- Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA)
Timeline
Registered Nurse
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
07.2025 - Current
Patient Care Technician
The Children's Home and Lemieux Family Center
08.2024 - Current
Bachelor of Science Degree - Nursing
Seton Hill University