Maya Kumar BSN RN
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Compassionate and highly skilled Pediatric Critical Care Nurse with nearly 3 of experience delivering exceptional care in a fast-paced Pediatric Critical Care Unit. Expert in managing life-threatening conditions, performing emergency interventions, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal outcomes. Certified in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). Dedicated unit leader with a passion for family-centered care and pediatric advocacy.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit (Critical Care)
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)
10.2022 - Current
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill infants, children, and adolescents in a 25 bed PCU.
- Monitor and manage ventilators, invasive lines, sedation, and post procedural patients
- Collaborate closely with pediatric intensivists, respiratory therapists, and families to develop individualized care plans.
Medical Assistant / Support Staff
Rittenhouse Women's Wellness Center
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories, and preparing patients for examinations including pelvic/gynecological
- Administered injections, medications, and treatments as directed by the physician
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, and managed patient flow while greeting visitors in a professional manner
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA06.2022
Accomplishments
- Daisy Award Nominee x2
- Graduate of Vizient Nurse Residency Program
- Primary Preceptor
- Ventilator management (invasive)
- Central line care and management (PICC, CVC)
- IV therapy and medication administration
- Pain and sedation management in children
- Post-operative care for pediatric surgical patients
Certification
- Registered Nurse (PA license)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit (Critical Care)
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)
10.2022 - Current
Medical Assistant / Support Staff
Rittenhouse Women's Wellness Center
10.2021 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Drexel University
Professional Development and Leadership
Clinical Resource Nurse April 2023– present
- Served as a knowledgeable clinical resource to nursing staff, providing real-time support, guidance, and mentorship to ensure high-quality, evidence-based patient care. Acted as a liaison between nursing teams and leadership, facilitated clinical decision-making, assisted with complex patient cases
Clinical Mentor April 2025– present
- Assisted new to practice nurses with patient care, provided leadership/policy knowledge, facilitated flow orientation and supported onboarding and education of new staff. Promoted best practices and maintained a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
Patient Family Educator December 2024– present
- Trained patient families on various medical skills to discharge to home, including tracheostomy care and management, gastric tubes, central line care and management, medication indications and administration, etc
Professional Governance Unit Chair: Informatics October 2024 – present
- Attended monthly department-wide informatics meetings.
- Presented relevant information at unit wide shared governance meeting and department wide emails
- Resource for informatics and downtime related questions
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