Payton Zampiello, RN
Fairfax
Summary
Compassionate and adaptable early career Registered Nurse with a year of experience in a Level I Trauma Center Pediatric Emergency Department, providing high-quality, evidence-based care in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment. Skilled in comprehensive patient assessment, critical thinking, emergency response, interdisciplinary collaboration, and family-centered care. Built upon a strong clinical foundation that is highly transferable across nursing specialties, with the ability to quickly adapt to new patient populations, workflows, and clinical settings. Eager to broaden my scope of practice, expand my clinical knowledge, and continue developing as a well-rounded nurse while delivering safe, compassionate, and exceptional patient care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pediatric Emergency Department RN
INOVA Fairfax Hospital
Fairfax
08.2025 - Current
- Level 1 Trauma Center managing the care for acutely ill pediatric patients at high risk for decompensation, including: respiratory failure, motor vehicle collisions, overdoses, and septic shock.
- Manage care for 3 patients in an acute zone and up to 6 patients in a rapid assessment zone, ensuring timely interventions.
- Administer weight-based medications, IV fluids, and emergency interventions with strong attention to pediatric safety standards.
- Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, child life specialists, and multidisciplinary teams for timely, coordinated care delivery.
- Assist on the resuscitation team by delivering critical interventions during emergency codes, intubations, and sedations.
- Educate patients and families on conditions, treatments, and discharge instructions in high-stress situations.
- Initiate and manage high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) therapy for pediatric patients in respiratory distress, monitored oxygenation and work of breathing.
Cooking instructor
JMU
Harrisonburg
02.2023 - 05.2025
- Translated complex instructions into clear, step-by-step guidance for learners.
- Experienced teaching diverse groups with different learning styles.
- Clarified cooking processes to enhance participant understanding and engagement.
- Modified instructional methods to effectively resolve unexpected challenges during classes.
Nurse Extern Pediatric Intermediate Care Unit
INOVA Fairfax Hospital
Fairfax
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Support licensed nurses in delivering intermediate-level pediatric care for patients with acute respiratory and medical conditions.
- Mastery of IV insertion, NG tube insertion, catheterizations, and lab tasks to support patient care.
- Utilize EPIC electronic health record system for accurate patient documentation and record-keeping.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
James Madison Universiry
Harrisonburg, VA05-2025
Skills
- Pediatric assessment
- Triage assessment
- Emergency response
- Seizure management
- Respiratory care
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Interpersonal communication
- Port access
Certification
- Registered Nurse State of California license number: 95464209 Expires 10/31/2027
- Registered Nurse, Virginia Multi-State Compact license Number: 0001338135 Expires 2027
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support. Expires 10/2027
- BLS - Basic Life Support American Heart Association. Expires 10/2027
- TNCC - Trauma Nurse Core Competency. Expires 11/30/2029
- ENPC - Emergency Nurse Pediatric Course. Expires 9/30/2029
Timeline
Pediatric Emergency Department RN
INOVA Fairfax Hospital
08.2025 - Current
Nurse Extern Pediatric Intermediate Care Unit
INOVA Fairfax Hospital
05.2024 - 07.2024
Cooking instructor
JMU
02.2023 - 05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
James Madison Universiry