About Nicole
A Labor and Delivery, Newborn and Postpartum nurse with over a decade of experience, Nicole found a need in the community for a more family-focused approach to welcoming a new baby into the world. She is thrilled to concentrate on education as the founder of Main Line Family Education. Her warm personality coupled with a deep understanding of pregnancy, delivery, and infant care, will provide families with the tools and knowledge they need to manage the journey through parenthood in the most positive way.
Education
Nicole received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature from the University of Pennsylvania. She then went on to study Nursing at Drexel University, where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree. She was recognized for academic excellence by Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.
Experience
Immediately after graduating, Nicole worked at Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia, focusing her nursing care on postpartum mothers and their newborns. She then joined Main Line Health, where she worked at Paoli Hospital in Labor and Delivery for eleven years.
After giving birth to her own children, Nicole knew that she wanted to further expand her nursing practice. She earned her certification in Breastfeeding Counseling (CBC) and worked as a Lactation Support Specialist for mother/baby couplets in the immediate postpartum hospital setting. She is also a Certified Childbirth Educator (CCE) as well as a Certified CPR Instructor with the American Heart Association.
In Her Spare Time
Nicole enjoys spending time with family, traveling, reading, hiking, practicing yoga, and most recently, learning to play paddle tennis!