Kaitlyn Murphy, Msn, Aprn
About Kaitlyn Murphy, Msn, Aprn
Kaitlyn Murphy is a Nurse Practitioner specializing in pediatric gastrointestinal motility disorders at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh since 2021. She has extensive experience in managing bowel and bladder dysfunction in pediatric patients and has held various roles in prominent healthcare institutions.
Work at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Kaitlyn Murphy has been serving as a Nurse Practitioner at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh since 2021. In this role, she specializes in pediatric gastrointestinal motility disorders, focusing on the management of bowel and bladder dysfunction in pediatric patients. Her experience in this specialized area allows her to provide targeted care to children with complex gastrointestinal needs.
Education and Expertise
Kaitlyn Murphy holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from Villanova University, where she studied from 2007 to 2011. She furthered her education at the University of Pennsylvania, earning a Master’s Degree as a Pediatric Primary Nurse Practitioner from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, she obtained a Doctor's Degree from Yale School of Nursing. Her educational background supports her expertise in pediatric healthcare, particularly in gastrointestinal motility disorders.
Background in Pediatric Nursing
Kaitlyn Murphy has a diverse background in pediatric nursing. She worked as a Nurse Extern at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia from 2010 to 2011 and later served as a Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse at the same institution from 2011 to 2015. Following that, she gained experience as a Travel Nurse at RADY’s Children Hospital in San Diego, CA, and at New York Presbyterian, Columbia University Medical Center. Her experience spans various roles and settings, enhancing her skills in pediatric care.
Previous Roles in Nursing Education
Before her current position, Kaitlyn Murphy contributed to nursing education as a Clinical Preceptor and Guest Lecturer at Yale School of Nursing from 2019 to 2021. In this capacity, she played a role in training and mentoring nursing students, sharing her expertise and experience in pediatric nursing.
Board Membership at Enspice Children's Foundation
Kaitlyn Murphy has been a member of the Board of Directors at Enspice Children's Foundation since 2016. In this role, she participates in initiatives aimed at improving children's health and well-being, leveraging her nursing background to contribute to the foundation's mission.