Rebecca Baczor
Collegeville,Pa
Summary
Experienced Critical Care Staff Nurse with over 21 years in high-pressure environments, including OR and Cath labs. Skilled in leadership as a Charge Nurse and Core ECMO Specialist, effectively supporting families managing chronic illnesses. Committed to delivering exceptional patient care and fostering teamwork in critical settings.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Nicu Clinical Nurse/Charge Nurse
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
06.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to develop treatment plans and evaluate progress of critically ill patients.
- Managed airway management techniques for mechanical ventilation support.
- Provided direct patient care through comprehensive assessments and treatments for diverse patient populations.
- Educated family members on patients' condition, treatment options, and discharge planning to enhance understanding and support.
- Educated patients, caregivers and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
- Managed staffing levels within the unit to ensure optimal patient care and operational efficiency.
Core Ecmo Specialist
A.I DuPont Hospital for Children
Wilmington, USA
10.2016 - 08.2023
- Operated ECMO for patients in CICU, PICU, and NICU, ensuring optimal support during critical care.
- Assisted in cannulating, decannulating and performing other surgical procedures at bedside and in the OR setting.
- Resolved ECMO machine issues, enhancing functionality and supporting ancillary staff in patient care.
- Assisted ancillary staff with ECMO training to enhance patient care.
- Assisted with outside hospital cannulation and transfers of patients on ECMO.
Staff RN in the Cardiac ICU
A.I DuPont Hospital for Children
Wilmington, USA
12.2011 - 10.2016
- Supported recovery of post-operative patients, including heart transplants, ventricular assist devices, and ECMO, contributing to successful rehabilitation and discharge readiness.
- Staff RN delivered care to pediatric patients with cardiac defects.
- Trained new staff members and coordinated unit operations, enhancing team collaboration and consistency in patient care delivery.
Staff nurse in the Intensive Care Nursery
T. Jefferson Hospital
Philadelphia, USA
09.2003 - 12.2011
- Delivered comprehensive care and management for critically ill infants as staff RN.
- Contributed to ECMO procedures during patient transport.
- Trained and oriented new staff members, enhancing their readiness to deliver quality care in the Intensive Care Nursery.
Education
BSN - Nursing
Drexel University
Philadelphia, USA 09.2023 - 05.2024
Associate of Nursing -
Montgomery County Community College
Blue Bell, PA 09.2000 - 12.2002
High School -
Kennedy-Kenrick Catholic High School
Norristown, PA 09.1990 - 06.1994
Skills
- Critical care nursing
- Airway management
- ECMO operation
- Patient assessment
- Patient education
- Staffing management
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
Accomplishments
- BLS Certification
- PALS Certificate
- Teacher for the Cardiac Education Day
- Speaker at the Annual ECMO for Bedside Nursing
- Preceptor
- Member of the Pressure Injury Prevention Team
Timeline
BSN - Nursing
Drexel University
09.2023 - 05.2024
Nicu Clinical Nurse/Charge Nurse
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
06.2023 - Current
Core Ecmo Specialist
A.I DuPont Hospital for Children
10.2016 - 08.2023
Staff RN in the Cardiac ICU
A.I DuPont Hospital for Children
12.2011 - 10.2016
Staff nurse in the Intensive Care Nursery
T. Jefferson Hospital
09.2003 - 12.2011
Associate of Nursing -
Montgomery County Community College
09.2000 - 12.2002
High School -
Kennedy-Kenrick Catholic High School
09.1990 - 06.1994