Emily Piccolomini
About Emily Piccolomini
Emily Piccolomini is a Professional Staff Nurse, BSN at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, where she has worked since 2019. She advocates for family-centered care and specializes in providing care for neonates with hypoxic ischemic injury.
Work at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Emily Piccolomini has been employed at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh since 2019, serving as a Professional Staff Nurse, BSN. In this role, she advocates for family-centered care, ensuring that the educational needs of patients and their families are met through the utilization of all available resources. Her experience in this position has allowed her to provide specialized care for neonates who require induced whole-body hypothermia due to hypoxic ischemic injury.
Education and Expertise
Emily Piccolomini studied at Duquesne University, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Nursing from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, she pursued a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education at the same institution from 2013 to 2017. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in both nursing and child development, enhancing her ability to advocate for family-centered care in her nursing practice.
Background in Nursing and Childcare
Prior to her current role, Emily worked as a Patient Care Technician in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at UPMC from 2017 to 2019. She also gained experience as a Clinical Associate at WVU Medicine for three months in 2016. Earlier in her career, she served as an Assistant Group Supervisor for School Age Childcare at the YMCA from 2013 to 2014, and as a Summer Camp Counselor at Winchester Thurston School from 2011 to 2012. These roles contributed to her comprehensive understanding of child healthcare and development.
Role as a Preceptor
In her capacity as a Professional Staff Nurse, Emily Piccolomini acts as a preceptor, playing a significant role in the training and development of new staff nurses. This responsibility involves guiding and mentoring new nurses, ensuring they are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to provide high-quality care.