HEATHER BARIBAULT, RN, MA, CPNP

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Bondville, VT 05340

914-***-****-cell

acyhdg@r.postjobfree.com

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

Available upon request

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