Jeanne Hamerly, rn
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Profile
. 25 years of experience providing care in a Level IV NICU setting.
. Delivered patient-centered, quality care for both hospital and home bound
patients.
. Developed and coordinated Infant Massage/Positive Touch program for
parents with infants in Penn State Children's Hospital NICU.
. Drill master for equestrian drill teams,, Researched and coordinated
performances, Managed logistics for performances
Professional Experience
Pediatric Services of America, Reading, PA
RN, Field/Staff, 2013 to Present
Provide in-home nursing care for medically fragile patients and home care
visits for infants with special needs. Perform home assessments for early
discharged mother and baby. Assist with orienting new nurses to clients.
. Cared for patients with Tracheostomies.
. Experienced in the use of Ventilators, GTT JTT, POX, PICC/Central Lines
in the home
. Utilized interpersonal communication strengths to establish rapport and
build trust with patients and families.
Bayada Pediatrics, Lehighton, PA
Field Staff RN, 2009 to 2014 (Part-time)
Provided in-home nursing care for medically fragile patients.
. Experienced in the use of Ventilators, GTT JTT, POX, and Central Lines in
the home.
Penn State Children's Hospital, The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center,
Hershey, PA
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit - Primary Nurse Clinician/Staff Nurse, 1980 to
2009
Comprehensive care of the critically ill neonatal patients which included
status assessment, formulated care plans, IV's, lab work, preceptor, parent
teaching, and charge nurse duties. Involved in patient care conferences.
Worked with the neonatal transport team.
. Worked with high frequency ventilators (Oscillator and Jet), Nitric
oxide, Ecmo; experienced in medication administration.
. Involved with introducing Infant Massage/Positive Touch program.
. Utilized interpersonal communication strengths to establish rapport
and build trust with patients and families.
Pediatric Home Care, Robesonia, PA
Clinical Coordinator - Responsible for day to day operations, monthly and
daily schedules, budget, employee evaluations, QA troubleshooting, checking
insurance and medical assistance forms, and interviewing, hiring, and
training new employees.
Staff Nurse - House visits to infants to monitor progress post hospital
discharge. Write and update care plans, Teaching parents care and use of
home equipment; apnea and bradycardia monitors, phototherapy, oxygen and
other medical equipment as needed. Draw blood as needed. Set up4 channel
pneumograms in home and hospital. Nursing care for infants on ventilators
at home.
ST. JOSEPH HOSPITAL (Previously Community General Hospital), Reading, PA
Respiratory Therapy Technician, LPN, CRTT, 1976 to 1980
Duties included care of patients on ventilators, administration of all
types of breathing treatments, oxygen therapy, and chest PT/PD and
suctioning, Administered PFT's and scoring of PFT's. Answered all codes in
house and charge duties.
Education & Credentials
Reading Area Community College, Reading, PA
Associate in Applied Science, Major in Nursing, 1979
St. Joseph Hospital School of Practical Nursing, Nashua, NH
Diploma in Practical Nursing, 1969
RN-233388L - PA.
RNC - Certified in Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing since 1983
CEMI - Certified Educator of Infant Massage
CRTT - Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician (CRTT inactive)
Certified Equine Sports Massage Therapist (C.E.S.M.T.) - Advantassage
School of Equine Studies, 2006
Additional Certifications & Affiliations
. Infant Massage Course - One O One by Carla Steptoe, May 2004
Emphasis on premature and sick infants.
. Infant Massage Research Workshop - Touch Research Institute,
University of Miami, Oct. 2004
Emphasis on infant massage research in the NICU.
. Infant Massage Course - International Association of Infant Massage,
Sweden, Mar. 2005
For certification by the International Association of Infant Massage,
Sweden through Infant Massage USA.
. Neonatal Transport - Penn State University, Hershey, PA, 1991
. ECMO Course - Penn State University, Hershey PA, Sept. 1991
. Pediatric Critical Care Course - Penn State University, Hershey PA,
Feb. 1990
. Neonatal Critical Care Course - Penn State University, Hershey PA,
1982
. Adult Critical Care Course - University of Pennsylvania at St.
Joseph's Hospital, Reading, PA, 1979
. Infant Massage USA/IAIM - Sweden
Professional Activities
. Co-produced a video for parents of infants undergoing heart surgery -
1986
. Co- published Promoting Optimal Respiratory Function for an Infant
with Tracheal Agenesis
Flurkey, HJ, Chafin JL. (Hamerly) Journal - Neonatal Network; The
Journal of Neonatal Nursing
1985; Apr.3 (5): 45-52
. Oriented to SICU to care for pediatric open-heart patients on prn
basis - 1985