Judith Tenenbaum

• Manage complex pediatric cases and serve as a strong and knowledgeable liaison between acute care and critical care teams, coordinating efforts of social workers, feeding specialists, PTs, OTs, and specialty providers.
• Direct all aspects of inpatient care, ensuring optimal length of stay. Anticipate outpatient service needs, setting appointments and consultations prior to discharge.

Patient Support Role

• Nursing experience in supporting patients and their families in NICU and postpartum units.
• Coordinated care with referring clinicians and referral patients to simplify access, improve communication, and enhance patient/family experience.
• Established and maintained relationships with patient/family throughout course of their care, from initial contact to discharge.

• Supported parents during pregnancy in preparation for birth and in supporting breastfeeding.
• Collaborated with NICU nursing staff in supporting familie
• Provided appropriate counseling and support for families following a prenatal diagnosis of congenital heart disease. Continued support throughout the pregnancy and following delivery. Facilitated a smooth and concise handover to medical and nursing teams caring for the newborn. Would remain as a consultant in complex cases following delivery.
• Counseled and supported parents throughout the decision making process regarding their pregnancy. Provided palliative care support. Continued to support bereaved families towards future pregnancies.

In partnership with the patient and family to coordinate and facilitate their medical needs through assessment, planning, education, advice and support. Collaboration with multi-disciplinary team caring for this patient group.

• Managed caseload of patients from diagnosis, surgery and discharge.
• Supported patients in multiple hospitals units including NICU

• Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
• Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other units.

• Monitored patient conditions, documenting changes accurately to inform healthcare decisions and interventions.
• Educated patients and families on health management strategies, improving understanding of treatment options and outcomes.