Vanessa Battista

Vanessa Battista is a highly experienced pediatric nurse practitioner who has worked extensively in children's healthcare. She served as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) from October 2012 to December 2021, spanning over 9 years.3 During her time at CHOP, Battista was a member of the pediatric neuromuscular team2 and also worked with the Pediatric Advanced Care Team (PACT).4

Battista has a strong academic background, holding multiple advanced degrees. She has earned a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA), in addition to her nursing qualifications.4 Her expertise extends to various areas of pediatric care, including neurology, palliative care, and integrative health.

At CHOP, Battista was part of the Integrative Health team, where she advised families on the use of aromatherapy as a complementary therapy to conventional medicine.1 She has studied the practice of aromatherapy and its benefits for children, emphasizing its potential to help children feel calmer, sleep better, and reduce nausea, discomfort, and pain.1

Battista is known for her patient-centered approach, encouraging parents to find safe, fun, and effective ways to incorporate aromatherapy into their children's care routines.1 She has also been involved in research related to spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), having received funding from Cure SMA for her work in this area.6

After her tenure at CHOP, Battista moved on to become the Senior Nursing Director of Palliative Care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.5 Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a commitment to improving pediatric care through both conventional and integrative approaches, making significant contributions to the field of pediatric nursing.