Anna Lane, BSN, RN
Somerset
Summary
Registered Nurse with experience in a pediatric cardiac acuity adaptable unit, caring for both cardiac ICU and acute care patients with congenital and acquired heart conditions. Skilled in managing patients requiring cardiac drips, chest tubes, and respiratory support, while also supporting feeding, growth, and discharge readiness through family centered care, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Registered Nurse
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh
06.2025 - Current
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to pediatric and adult patients with complex congenital and acquired cardiac conditions across both the cardiac ICU and acute care settings.
- Monitored and assessed hemodynamic status, cardiac rhythms, and postoperative recovery while closely working with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe transitions of care.
- Managed pediatric cardiac ICU patients requiring advanced therapies, including chest tubes, continuous cardiac infusions, and respiratory support, such as high-flow nasal cannula, while maintaining vigilant assessment and timely intervention.
- Supported recovery and discharge readiness for acute care cardiac patients by promoting safe feeding practices, monitoring growth and nutrition tolerance, and collaborating with providers and families to achieve developmental and clinical milestones.
- Delivered family-centered care by educating and supporting patients and caregivers through procedures, recovery, and long-term cardiac management.
Patient Care Technician
UPMC Somerset
Somerset
06.2022 - 06.2025
- Provided direct patient care, including vital signs, intake and output monitoring, hygiene assistance, and mobility support, in an acute care hospital setting.
- Collaborated with registered nurses and interdisciplinary teams to promote patient safety by observing and reporting changes in patient condition, contributing to early intervention and continuity of care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, Pennsylvania, PA05-2025
Skills
- Pediatric and neonatal cardiac care
- Hemodynamic and cardiac rhythm monitoring
- Cardiac drips and IV medication administration
- Chest tube management
- Postoperative cardiac care
- High-flow nasal cannula and respiratory monitoring
- Feeding support and growth monitoring
- Enteral feeding support, including NG tube placement and management
- Family-centered care and education
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Certification
Pennsylvania RN License
Timeline
Registered Nurse
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
06.2025 - Current
Patient Care Technician
UPMC Somerset
06.2022 - 06.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Indiana University of Pennsylvania