Dana Saunders
About Dana Saunders
Dana Saunders is a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department with nine years of experience at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh and three years as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner at WVU Hospitals — Ruby Memorial Hospital.
Work at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Dana Saunders has served as a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh since 2015. With a focus on pediatric emergency care, she has accumulated six years of experience in this specialized environment. Her role involves providing critical care to children in emergency situations, leveraging her extensive training and expertise in pediatric nursing.
Current Role at WVU Hospitals — Ruby Memorial Hospital
Since 2021, Dana Saunders has worked as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner at WVU Hospitals — Ruby Memorial Hospital. In this capacity, she provides advanced nursing care to pediatric patients, including those in the Cardiac ICU. Her dual expertise in both primary and acute pediatric care enhances her ability to address the complex needs of her patients.
Education and Expertise
Dana Saunders holds a Master's of Nurse Practitioner Studies, which she earned from Drexel University between 2017 and 2020. Her studies focused on Pediatric Primary and Acute Care, equipping her with the knowledge and skills necessary for her roles in both emergency and critical care settings. Additionally, she obtained a Bachelor of Nursing from Carlow University from 2011 to 2015, laying the foundation for her nursing career.
Background in Pediatric Emergency Care
With a career spanning over nine years in pediatric nursing, Dana Saunders has developed a strong background in emergency care. Her experience at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh has provided her with a robust understanding of the challenges and demands of pediatric emergency medicine. This background supports her current practice as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.