Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Nursing Experience
Certification
Professional Memberships
Professional Development And Leadership
References
Timeline
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Meghan A. Donahue

Newtown Square

Summary

Experienced Neonatal Intensive Care nurse with a strong background in caring for critically ill and post-operative neonates in a predominantly surgical setting. Skilled in advanced assessment, multidisciplinary collaboration, and family-centered care. Brings a solid foundation in complex neonatal management to the role of Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, with a commitment to supporting children’s health from infancy through adolescence.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

General Surgery

Nemours Children's Health
Wilmington
08.2025 - 12.2025
  • Assisted in pre- and post-operative management for pediatric surgical patients.
  • Educated patients and families regarding recovery, wound care, and follow-up.

Pediatric Primary Care

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Paoli
05.2025 - 12.2025
  • Performed well-child visits, acute care, and chronic condition management.
  • Provided growth/developmental screenings, immunizations, and family education.

Rehabilitation Medicine

Nemours Children's Health
Wilmington
05.2025 - 08.2025
  • Managed pediatric patients with concussions.
  • Participated in multidisciplinary care planning with PT, OT, and rehab specialists.

Pre-Anesthesia Department

Nemours Children's Health
Wilmington
01.2025 - 05.2025
  • Conducted pediatric pre-operative evaluations and assessments.
  • Collaborated with anesthesia team to optimize surgical readiness and patient safety.

Education

Master of Science - Nursing - Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Villanova University
Villanova, PA
12.2025

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
06.2019

Skills

  • Patient assessment
  • Care coordination
  • Evidence-based practice
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Pediatric care principles
  • Family education

Nursing Experience

The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA

Clinical Nurse- Neonatal/Infant Intensive Care Unit (N/IICU)

09/2019- Current

  • Provide specialized nursing care to critically ill neonates and infants.
  • Partner with interdisciplinary teams to deliver evidence-based, family-centered care.
  • Precept and mentor new nurses and residents to enhance unit knowledge and safety.

Boston Children's and Brigham and Women's Hospitals | Boston, MA

Travel Nurse- NICU

December 2023- December 2024

  • Provided care for critically ill neonates and pediatric patients in Level III/IV NICU and specialty units.
  • Adapted quickly to new hospital systems, EMRs, and workflows while maintaining high standards of evidence-based care.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to deliver family-centered care in fast-paced, high-acuity environments.

Certification

  • Registered Nurse, Pennsylvania 09/2019-Present
  • Registered Nurse, Delaware 09/2024-Present
  • Registered Nurse, Massachusetts 10/2023-Present
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Current
  • Basic Life Support (BLS), Current
  • NP Certification, Pending January 2026

Professional Memberships

  • Pennsylvania State Nurses Association 01/01/22-Present
  • National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (Student Member) 01/01/23-Present

Professional Development And Leadership

  • Infection Prevention Champion
  • ECMO Bedside Nurse
  • Aquadex Bedside Nurse
  • Diversity & Inclusion Committee Member
  • Patient Monitoring Task Force Member

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

General Surgery

Nemours Children's Health
08.2025 - 12.2025

Pediatric Primary Care

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
05.2025 - 12.2025

Rehabilitation Medicine

Nemours Children's Health
05.2025 - 08.2025

Pre-Anesthesia Department

Nemours Children's Health
01.2025 - 05.2025

Master of Science - Nursing - Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Villanova University

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Drexel University
Meghan A. Donahue