Alissa Richey, RN

With 24 years of nursing experience Alissa has dedicated her career to providing lifesaving care to critically ill infants and children Starting her nursing journey in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit NICU she spent 8 years developing expertise in neonatal care managing complex and highrisk cases with compassion and skillFor the past 16 years Alissa has served as a Pediatric Critical Care Transport Nurse at Kentucky Childrens Hospital where they play a vital role in the transport of critically ill pediatric and neonatal patients In this fastpaced and highpressure environment she is responsible for providing intensive care during transport working closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure that patients receive the highest standard of care from the moment of transfer until they arrive at the hospitalThroughout her career Alissa has become a seasoned and trusted professional in pediatric transport bringing both clinical expertise and a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced in critical care transport situations Her commitment to pediatric nursing and patient advocacy has made her an invaluable asset to Kentucky Childrens Hospital and the families they serve