Rebecca D’Amore, RN, MSN, CPNP

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Huntington, NY 11746

(917) 359- 4657

adxdak@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

Hunter College of the City University of New York, New York, NY

Masters of Science in Nursing, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Summa Cum Laude

January 2003

Molloy College, Rockville Centre, New York

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

January 1997

PROFESSIONAL

WORKEXPERIENCE

January- July 2017 Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, General Pediatrics,

PRO-HEALTH, Holbrook, New York

Provide routine well and sick care to newborns through age 18

Administer immunizations

August 2015- July 2016 Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology,

Cohens Children’s Medical Center

Provide care to pediatric neuro-oncology patients with brain tumors and hematology patients with a variety of diagnoses including neutropenias, thrombocytopenia and anemias.

Obtain comprehensive medical histories, perform complete neurological and general pediatric examinations, diagnose type of hematological disorder, order necessary imaging studies and other appropriate diagnostic evaluations and begin appropriate interventions.

Coordinate follow-up care after patients are hospitalized and ensure they are evaluated in a timely manner.

July 2013-August 2015 Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Neurology, Cohens

Children’s Medical Center

Provide out-patient primary care to pediatric neurology patients with seizure disorders, chronic migraine headaches, cerebral palsy, ODD, ADHD, autism and tic disorders.

Obtain comprehensive medical histories, perform complete neurological examinations, order necessary imaging studies and other appropriate diagnostic evaluations, and begin appropriate medications.

Coordinate follow-up care after patients are hospitalized and ensure they are evaluated in a timely manner.

October 2003- May 2012 Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Oncology, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center

Member of a multidisciplinary team responsible for the primary care of hospitalized pediatric oncology patients from diagnosis and treatment of disease to discharge.

Participate in daily medical rounds, obtain histories and perform daily physical exams, provide aggressive palliative care and oversee pain and palliative care management, make decisions regarding use of multiple treatment modalities,along with coordination of follow-up care with the primary oncology team upon discharge.

July 2004- December 2006 Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Pediatric Surgical Oncology, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center

Responsible for the primary care of out-patient and in-patient pediatric surgical oncology patients from diagnosis to treatment of disease to discharge.

Perform daily medical rounds, physical exams, pre- and post-surgical care, removal of surgical tubes and drains, evaluation and interpretation of imaging studies, and coordination of follow-up care with the primary oncology team upon discharge.

Jan 2000- October 2003 Clinical Nurse III, Pediatric Oncology, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center

Responsible for the primary nursing care of pediatric patients receiving myelosuppressive and myeloablative chemotherapies, radiation therapy, surgery, and autologous and allogeneic bone marrow transplants.

Provided nursing care in the Pediatric Observation Unit (POU) for critically ill patients as a float nurse.

Sept 1998- Jan 2000 Senior Staff Nurse, Pediatrics, New York University Medical Center

Delivered nursing care to pediatric patients receiving chemotherapy, autologous stem cell transplants, surgery, radiation therapy, in addition to providing pain management and palliative care.

Acted as charge nurse for a 34-bed unit including a 4-bed stepdown unit.

Sept 1997- Sept 1998 Staff Nurse, Adult Medicine, New York University Medical Center

Provided nursing care to an adult population with multi-organ diseases including a large Oncology/Palliative Care population.

Participated in an education mentoring program designed to maximize the clinical experience of new graduate nurses.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Inhaled Cisplatin: A Phase IB/IIA Study Treating Pulmonary Metastatic Osteosarcoma

National APON Conference, Hartford, CT October 2006

Lecture: An in depth examination of the current standard of treatment for pulmonary metastatic osteosarcoma versus the Phase IB/IIA study of Inhaled Cisplatin.

“Overview of Pediatric Oncology for Volunteers”: Ronald McDonald NYC 2005-2014

Lecture: An overview of the essential oncology information needed for Ronald McDonald volunteers to interact and relate to patients and families of children with cancer living away from home.

“Surgical Nursing Care of the Pediatric Oncology Patient”: Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center 2004-2014

An examination of the special nursing care needs of the pediatric oncology patient pre- and post-operatively including full physical assessment, wound care, drain care, indications for dietary advancement, and surgical emergencies.

“Overview of Pediatric Oncology”: Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center 2003-2014

A comprehensive review of the various pediatric oncology diseases including evaluation and diagnosis, treatment options including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, monoclonal antibody administration, autologous and allogeneic bone marrow transplantation, and palliative care.

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS

July 2013- Dec 2014 Adjunct Clinical Professor, Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing

Strive to take a sympathetic interest in the progress and development of my undergraduate nursing students, keep accurate records of academic standing of each student in class. Monitor students as they perform medication administration, bedside care, and provide guidance as they work closely with nursing staff.

Clinical preceptor for Pediatric Nurse Practitioner student June- July 2005

Clinical preceptor for Family Nurse Practitioner student Jan-May 2005

PUBLICATIONS

D’Amore, R. (2008), Ewing’s Sarcoma of Bone Peripheral Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumors.

In N. Kline (Ed). Essentials of pediatric hematology oncology nursing. A Core Curriculum (3rd ed. pp 40-43) Glenview: Association of Pediatric Hematology Nurses.

Fall 2006, ”Preventing Emotional Burnout in Nurses: Tips for Self-Care”. APON Counts.

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Pediatric Advanced Life Support

POSITIONS

July 2005- July 2007 President of the Metro-NY Association of Pediatric Oncology Nurses (APON)

October 2004- July 2005 Vice-President of the Metro-NY Association of Pediatric Oncology Nurses (APON)

AWARDS

Performance Improvement Award 2004 for interdisciplinary examination and implementation of “Mediport Removals in the Pediatric Day Hospital”

Sole recipient of the “Commitment to Excellence in Clinical Practice” award from the Hunter Bellevue School of Nursing graduate department upon graduation.

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