Leadership is a critical part of any successful organization. At UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, our nursing leadership team is comprised of highly experienced individuals who are all uniquely qualified to handle their respective responsibilities.:

Paula Eicker, MSN, RN, NEA-BC
Chief Nursing Officer
Vice President, Patient Care Services
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

Patricia Bambrick, BSN, MSHS, CPHQ
Senior Director, Quality, Safety, and Accreditation

Michele Carlson, MSN, RN, CPN, NEA-BC
Director, Acute Clinical Services

Kimberly Nelson, DNP, ACNS-BC, RN-BC, NEA-BC, CHFN-K
Director of Cultural Excellence, Patient Care Services

Kristen Straka, DNP, RN, CPN, NEA-BC
Senior Director, Behavioral Science Division and Rehabilitation Services

Carrie Vincett, MSN, RN, CPN
Director, Critical Care Medicine

Durae Vincze, MSN, RN, NEA-BC
Vice President, Operations, UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh