Nurse Practitioner Registered
Resume:
HEATHER BARIBAULT, RN, MA, CPNP
Bondville, VT 05340
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EDUCATION
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY-New York, NY
College of Education
Masters of Arts-Advanced Practice Nursing; Pediatrics, May 2001
BOSTON COLLEGE-Chestnut Hill, MA
School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, May 1992
PRESENT EMPLOYMENT
GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL-Suffern, NY
Children’s & Women’s Physicians of Westchester LLP
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Neonatal Intensive Care Unit-Level II
10/2012-present (full time), 6/2011-10/2012 (per-diem)
Attend high-risk deliveries providing the assessment and resuscitation of the newborn
Collaborate with medical team to provide a plan of care for critically ill newborns and stabilization for newborns awaiting transfer to a higher level NICU
Provide management of infants receiving mechanical ventilation
Order and interpret pertinent tests, formulate a diagnosis and carry out a treatment plan
Procedures: intubation, lumbar puncture, chest tube placement, arterial blood drawing, percutaneous line placement, and placement of umbilical catheters
THE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL AT MONTEFIORE-Bronx, NY
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner- Pediatric Hematology/Oncology 10/2010-present (per-diem), 11/2004-10/2010 (full time)
Provide acute and primary care to the pediatric oncology/hematology patient in a clinic setting by performing daily assessments, prescribing chemotherapy, monitoring for adverse effects of treatment, adjusting regimen accordingly, daily collaboration with physicians, coordination of
scans, radiation, x-rays, and MRIs
Coordinate admission to inpatient setting when required by physical findings
Provide long term follow up care for patients off treatment
Specialized care for the child with sickle cell disease and coagulopathies
Coordinate and manage the care of a child on an investigational protocol
Patient and family education and support
Clinical instructor for nurse practitioner students and new staff
APHON Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Certification instructor
Procedures: lumbar puncture and bone marrow aspirate with biopsy
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Pediatric PICC Line Team
10/2012-present (per-diem), 10/2010-10/2012 (full time)
Established the pediatric PICC line service, developed and implemented protocols for the placement and management of PICC lines in the pediatric population including newborns
Placement of a PICC line utilizing ultrasound guidance and MST
Provide education to staff and families
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Pediatric Sedation Service
10/2014-present (per-diem)
Collaborate with a pediatric intensivist to provide deep sedation for pediatric patients undergoing procedures
Administer medications for sedation: propofol, midazolam, ketamine, fentanyl, glycopyrrolate
Assess, monitor and treat patients for any side effects of sedation
Coordinate with multiple pediatric subspecialties to coordinate procedures
Educate family and staff
RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE
WESTCHESTER MEDICAL CENTER- Valhalla, NY
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Neonatal Intensive Care Unit-Level IV
7/2002-11/2004 (full time)
Attend high-risk deliveries, facilitating the assessment and resuscitation of the newborn
Collaborate with medical team to provide a plan of care for critically ill newborns
Responsible for the management of infants receiving mechanical ventilation including
high frequency ventilation
Order and interpret pertinent tests required in formulating a diagnosis and treatment plan
Procedures: intubation, lumbar puncture, chest tube placement, arterial blood drawing, percutaneous line placement, and placement of umbilical catheters
MEMORIAL SLOAN KETTERING CANCER CENTER-New York, NY
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner-Out Patient Pediatric Oncology
8/2003-1/2004 (per-diem)
Collaborate with team to provide comprehensive care to the pediatric oncology patient in the outpatient setting.
Perform daily assessments for children requiring chemotherapy
Order chemotherapy and related medications
Provide long term follow up care for patients off therapy
Collaborate scans, radiation, x-rays, and MRIs in a timely fashion
Patient and family education and support
Coordinate admission to inpatient when required by physical findings
Clinical Nurse IV-Pediatric Observation Unit/Inpatient Hematology-Oncology Unit
3/1995-7/2002 (full time)
Provide acute/intensive care to the pediatric patient with cancer, sickle cell anemia, and other blood dyscraisias while in acute crisis or potential for crisis.
Collaborate with team in the development of the Pediatric Observation Unit and its policies and procedures
Perform high-tech monitoring for critically ill and post-op patients
Administer and monitor chemotherapy and immunotherapy
Care for the patient undergoing a bone marrow transplant-monitor, report and treat side effects, provide education and support to patient and family
Assist patients and families in coping with death and dying
Utilization and revision of the Professional Practice Model of Shared Governance
Chairperson of Standards of Care
Interview, orient and precept new staff
Skills include ventilator experience, arterial line/CVP monitoring and telemetry
HACKENSACK MEDICAL CENTER-Hackensack, NJ
Clinical Nurse
11/1994-3/1995 (full time)
Provide nursing care for the newly diagnosed adult oncology patient including chemotherapy administration, management of side effects, education and support.
Care for patients undergoing bone marrow transplants.
Provide supportive care to patients and families.
HOSPITAL OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA- Philadelphia, PA
Clinical Nurse
3/1994-7/1994 (full time)
Gained experience on a surgical intensive care unit for neuro/trauma patients. Developed and implemented skills in caring for ventilated patients with neurological changes. Cared for patients undergoing liver transplants.
Clinical Nurse
7/1992-3/1994 (full time)
Performed primary nursing utilizing cognitive behaviors, technical skills and professional values in caring for patients on a hematology/oncology unit. Gained experience and knowledge in bone marrow transplants and in chemotherapy regimens. Offered psychological and spiritual support for patients coping with a terminal illness.
LICENSURE
Vermont Registered Nurse
New York State Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
New York State Registered Nurse
Pennsylvania Registered Nurse
California Registered Nurse
CERTIFICATIONS
National Association of Pediatrics-Nurse Associates & Practitioners
Basic Life Support Certification
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Neonatal Resuscitation Provider
APHON Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Instructor
REFERENCES
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