Olivia Nourie
About Olivia Nourie
Olivia Nourie is a Diabetes Educator currently working at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, where she has been employed since 2020. She has extensive experience in nursing and education, having previously held various roles at UPMC and Penn State University.
Work at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Olivia Nourie currently serves as a Diabetes Educator at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she focuses on providing education and support to patients managing diabetes. Prior to this, she worked as a Registered Nurse in the Endocrine Department from 2019 to 2020 and in the Emergency Department from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, she completed a Trauma Fellowship at the hospital during the same period as her work in the Endocrine Department.
Education and Expertise
Olivia Nourie has a strong educational background in health sciences. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Biobehavioral Health from Penn State University, where she studied from 2011 to 2015. Following this, she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Duquesne University School of Nursing from 2015 to 2017. She further advanced her education by completing a Master of Science in Nursing Education at Capella University from 2020 to 2022.
Background
Olivia Nourie began her education at Mt. Lebanon High School, where she studied from 2007 to 2011. After high school, she pursued her undergraduate studies at Penn State University. During her time at Penn State, she gained practical experience as a Research Assistant for Dr. Joseph Gyekis, PhD, from 2013 to 2015, and as a Teaching Assistant for nine months in 2013 to 2014.
Previous Roles and Experience
Before her current role as a Diabetes Educator, Olivia Nourie held various positions at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. She worked as an Advanced Patient Care Technician for four months in 2017 and served as a Registered Nurse in both the Emergency Department and the Endocrine Department. Her diverse experience in these roles has contributed to her expertise in patient care and education.