Kelly Evangelista
About Kelly Evangelista
Kelly Evangelista is a Professional Staff Nurse Level 1 with extensive experience in nursing and student leadership roles. She has worked at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh and Indiana University of Pennsylvania while actively engaging in various nursing-related activities since 2013.
Work at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Kelly Evangelista has been employed at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh since 2017, serving as a Professional Staff Nurse Level 1 in the Acute Cardiology/7A Cardiac ICU. In this role, she provides specialized nursing care to pediatric patients with cardiac conditions. Prior to this position, she gained valuable experience as a Student Nurse Intern at the same institution, starting in 2016. Her ongoing work at UPMC Children's Hospital reflects her commitment to pediatric nursing and her dedication to improving patient outcomes.
Education and Expertise
Kelly Evangelista pursued her nursing education at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP), where she studied from 2013 to 2017. She is projected to receive her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) in May 2017. During her studies, she engaged in various roles, including serving as a student worker at the IUP health center and participating in the Student Nursing Association of Pennsylvania. Her academic background and practical experiences have equipped her with the skills necessary for her nursing career.
Background and Early Experience
Kelly Evangelista completed her high school education at Chartiers Valley High School, earning her diploma from 2008 to 2013. Following her high school graduation, she began her nursing studies at Indiana University of Pennsylvania in 2013. Before her nursing career, she worked as a food server at UPMC Vanadium Woods Village, which provided her with initial exposure to the healthcare environment. This early experience laid the foundation for her future roles in nursing.
Involvement in Nursing and Community Activities
Throughout her academic career, Kelly Evangelista has actively participated in various nursing and community-related activities. She served as a co-fundraising chair for Alpha Tau Delta, a professional fraternity for nurses, demonstrating her commitment to the nursing profession. Additionally, she held the position of junior representative on the Student Advisory Board at IUP and served as the student engagement chair for the IUP Ambassadors, focusing on enhancing student involvement. Her work at Camp Firefly, a summer camp for individuals with Spina Bifida, further highlights her dedication to supporting individuals with special needs.