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At Nemours Children’s Health, our nursing staff is integral to our mission of providing exceptional care to our patients and families. Jenny Pfieffer, a Clinical Nurse Specialist in our Pediatric Diabetes Center, embodies the dedication, compassion, and innovation that defines our nursing team. With over 20 years of experience, Jenny has made a lasting impact on the lives of countless children and families. Inspired by her mother’s belief that “the sky is the limit,” Jenny began her nursing journey in pediatric emergency care. Her work was driven by a deep love for helping others and making a difference. After relocating to Nemours Children’s Health, Jacksonville from Delaware, she transitioned into nursing administration and eventually found her calling to return to the bedside as a Clinical Nurse Specialist at the Diabetes Center. In this role, Jenny helped create a transition program that supports adolescents moving from pediatric to adult diabetes care. […]

As a young athlete, Erin had faced her share of injuries, requiring her to go through physical therapy (PT) several times. These transformative experiences that ignited a passion within her. “The care I received sparked a desire to help others regain their ability to participate in the sports and activities they love,” Erin reflects. Initially, she envisioned a career focused on pediatric rehabilitation, driven by her understanding of the challenges young athletes face. However, during her physical therapy schooling, a neurology rotation at the MS Comprehensive Care Center exposed her to world of neurologic rehabilitation.” I was drawn to the complexity and challenge of working with the neurologic population and discovered a passion for adaptive equipment,” says Erin. After graduating, Erin gained valuable experience in both acute care and outpatient settings. Her skills and knowledge grew with each patient she treated. A few years into her career, she was encouraged […]

Brittany’s path to Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware wasn’t just a series of steps, but a journey fueled by a passion for helping others. Growing up, Brittany had a special bond with her younger cousin, whom she affectionately called her “Little Buddy.” Her cousin was diagnosed with cerebral palsy (CP). Watching him navigate daily challenges and seeing the transformative power of physical therapy (PT) in his life made an impact on Brittany. “The first time I went to his PT session, I instantly knew it was what I wanted to do when I grew up,” shares Brittany. “It is not often that you choose a career when you are so young and it comes true, but for me it did. I work every day in my cousin’s honor, who passed away at a young age.” At Nemours Children’s, Brittany’s role as a Physical Therapist and Cerebral Palsy (CP) Lead in the […]

For 23 years, Bucky thrived in the dynamic and fast-paced world of the airline industry. “It was an exciting career that offered the opportunity to travel to places in the US and abroad,” Bucky reflects. But Bucky felt there was always something more he needed to do, a deeper sense of purpose that he couldn’t ignore. “There was always a feeling inside urging me to find a way to better help others.” Bucky grew up in a large family of ten children, where the values of service and community were deeply ingrained. Four of his brothers served their country through military service, and two of those four went on to become Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), while another became a Registered Nurse (RN). His sister, too, dedicated her life to nursing. Witnessing their dedication and the impact they had on others, Bucky began to see a clear path for himself. […]

As someone who grew up in Delaware, even before I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, Nemours Children’s Health has always held a special place for me. During my medical school rotations, I found a mentor in Dr. Daniel Doyle, who showed me the profound impact of pediatric endocrinology. After completing my fellowship training in Philadelphia, I reached out. I was excited to learn that there was an opening for a pediatric endocrinologist at Nemours. It was the moment I had envisioned for so long finally coming to life! Beyond patient care, I’m fortunate to have the opportunity to participate in other activities, such as clinical research. This enables me to consider and investigate the issues my patients encounter, develop targeted interventions to assist them, and conduct trials to gain a deeper understanding of their disease processes, ultimately aiming to enhance their care in the future. I am so fortunate […]

At Nemours Children’s Health, we are so proud of our occupational therapy teams, who are dedicated to helping children reach their highest level of independence and function. One of those standout professionals is Charlie Cericola, a Certified Hand Therapist and Occupational Therapist on our Outpatient Therapy Services team at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware. Charlie’s path to occupational therapy at Nemours Children’s started with an interest in the human hand! “I am fascinated by the form and function of the human hand,” shares Charlie. “I’m an occupational therapist by training and I spent many years working in a teaching hospital in Bronx, NY. That position afforded me the opportunity to rotate through the various therapy settings and I soon discovered that loved working in outpatient hand therapy. At that time, I was also working through early intervention, treating children in some underserved areas in south Bronx and Queens. Becoming a hand […]