Children's Hospital
Karen L. Semkiw, R.N.C., M.P.A.
Children's Surgical Program Manager
ksemkiw@ucdavis.edu
Ms. Semkiw began her nursing career at Stanford University Hospital in the NICU as a new graduate RN in June 1982. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from San Jose State University in 1982, and her Master’s Degree in Public Administration with a Health Science focus in 2005 from the University of San Francisco. She has held various positions including staff nurse, transport nurse, ECMO nurse, and Director of Neonatal Services. Since joining UC Davis Medical Center in 2015, Karen has worked in the NICU and is now managing our Children’s Surgery Program.
Angelique Silva, M.S., RNC-OB, C-EFM, C-ONQS
Inpatient Unit Director
aisilva@ucdavis.edu
The University Birthing Suites is a birthing center with facilities that can accommodate patients in various phases of observation, labor and delivery. The unit includes two operating rooms and two recovery rooms, permitting family access for instant bonding. A triage area is also available for evaluation of obstetric issues This unit also has a normal newborn nursery totaling a 20 crib capacity; however, most infants remain in their mother's room for family centered bonding after their initial assessment and bath.
Care is provided by a collaborative team which includes registered nurses, medical students, interns, residents and faculty / attending physicians; the team also includes social workers, dieticians and physical therapists. We serve a very diverse population; our highly-skilled Perinatologists receive referrals from throughout this geographic region. Our all-encompassing goal is: Healthy Mom and Healthy Baby!
Janelle Beall, R.N., M.S.N., R.N.C.-N.I.C., C-O.N.Q.S.
Inpatient Unit Director
jlbeall@ucdavis.edu
The UC Davis Children's Hospital Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Special Care Nursery is a tertiary and quaternary care treatment unit specializing in the care of high risk infants, including those born prematurely and very prematurely, from 23 to 37 weeks gestation. The nursery also cares for infants born with congenital defects, including congenital heart defects, gastroschisis, myelomeningocele (spina bifida), metabolic disorders and persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn as well as birth related conditions such as jaundice, birth asphyxia, sepsis, pneumonia, perinatal depression and intraventricular hemorrhage.
Jasmine Yumiaco-Marsh, BSN, MSN/MBA-c, CMSRN
Inpatient Unit Director
jsyumiaco@ucdavis.edu
The pediatric unit located on Davis 7 consists of 48 private and semiprivate rooms and is a vital resource for families from throughout the region.
Davis 7 Pediatrics provides cares for children from infancy to 16 years old. Our patient population consists of a wide range of acute illnesses such as respiratory, trauma, surgical, orthopedic, inpatient rehabilitation, chronic diseases including renal failure, cardiology,gastrointestinal disease, neurological impairments,and hematology/oncology patients.
Each room on our unit is furnished with a sleep chair to allow a parent to remain overnight to support their child. Patients have their own television and DVD player with access to a large library of movies. The unit has playrooms with age-appropriate furnishings that allow children to engage in developmentally important activities to support the healing process. In addition, there is a teen patient lounge complete with a PlayStation 5 videogaming console, computer access, movies, a book library, art corner, foosball and games. A separate treatment room for unpleasant or painful procedures, such as starting an intravenous line, helps to preserve their room as a "safe place."
Our highly trained pediatric nurses provide compassionate, family-centered care in a respectful environment. We understand that the family is the constant in a child's life. We believe family members are essential to the recovery and well-being of pediatric patients. When a child is ill, the entire family must be a part of the treatment and healing process. Davis 7 Pediatrics emphasizes the importance of teamwork in the treatment of children, and the involvement of multidisciplinary approach to oversee a child's care from diagnosis forward. In addition to traditional philosophies on healing, additional modalities having the ability to provide a calming effect on children and families and promote healing are available including pet therapy, reiki, guided imagery and quiet time.
Virpal Donley, R.N., B.S.N., M.S.N.
Inpatient unit Director
vdonley@ucdavis.edu
The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit/Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (PICU/PCICU) is a 24-bed, state-of-the-art unit dedicated and committed to improving the health care of children. With a priority for patient safety and patient- and family-centered care, the health care team works collaboratively and gives compassionate patient care in a setting that supports their medical and emotional needs.
The unit provides a 1 to 2 nurse-to-patient ratio with critical care medicine intensivist that are on site 24 hours a day, seven days a week. In addition, our larger single patient rooms enhance our family centered care philosophy and accommodate a sleeping sofa, chairs, television and bathroom. This enables the family to remain at the bedside in comfort while allowing nursing staff to deliver excellent patient care. This helps facilitate parental presence at the bedside and parents are encouraged to participate in daily rounds with our multidisciplinary heath care team.
Angelique Silva, M.S., RNC-OB, C-EFM, C-ONQS
inpatient Unit Director
aisilva@ucdavis.edu
The University Birthing Suites is a birthing center with facilities that can accommodate up to 23 patients in various phases of observation, labor and delivery. The unit includes two operating rooms and two recovery rooms, permitting family access for instant bonding. A triage area is also available for evaluation of obstetric issues This unit also has a normal newborn nursery totaling a 20 crib capacity; however, most infants remain in their mother's room for family centered bonding after their initial assessment and bath.
Care is provided by a collaborative team which includes registered nurses, medical students, interns, residents and faculty / attending physicians; the team also includes social workers, dieticians and physical therapists. We serve a very diverse population; our highly-skilled perinatologists receive referrals from throughout this geographic region. Our all-encompassing goal is: Healthy Mom and Healthy Baby!
Angelique Silva, M.S., RNC-OB, C-EFM, C-ONQS
inpatient Unit Director
aisilva@ucdavis.edu
The Women's Pavilion is a 24 bed unit which consists of ante partum and postpartum patients as well as medical-surgical patients. This unit also has a normal newborn nursery totaling a 20 crib capacity; however, most infants remain in their mother's room for family centered bonding after their initial assessment and bath.
Care is provided by a collaborative team which includes registered nurses, medical students, interns, residents and faculty / attending physicians; the team also includes social workers, dieticians and physical therapists. We serve a very diverse population; our highly-skilled perinatologists receive referrals from throughout this geographic region. Our all-encompassing goal is: Healthy Mom and Healthy Baby!
Jasmine Yumiaco-Marsh, BSN, MSN/MBA-c, CMSRN
Inpatient Unit Director
jsyumiaco@ucdavis.edu
The Tower 6 pediatrics unit provides care 24 hours a day. The multidisciplinary team includes registered nurses, child life specialists, social services, hospitalists, medical residents and faculty attending physicians. The diverse nursing staff embodies collaborative team work approach to provide compassionate care in a patient-centered environment.
Frances Noriega, M.S.N., R.N.
Nurse Manager
Children and their families await treatment in a child-friendly and family-focused pediatric waiting room, separate from the adult emergency department waiting area. The pediatric waiting room is staffed by personnel trained to support children who are sick and help them understand what to expect while being cared for in the emergency department.
The core group of pediatric nurses not only utilize their vast knowledge and experience of pediatric critical care, but they also provide a caring environment for children and their families. they routinely provide nursing care to the most difficult and complicated patients in the region.
Krystle Guenther, D.N.P., R.N., N.E.-B.C.
Nurse Manager
kiguenther@ucdavis.edu
The UC Davis Pediatric Outpatient Services includes the Pediatric Specialty Clinics, General Pediatric Clinics, Pediatric Urgent Care and the Pediatric Advice Line. Our team helps direct care beyond primary or preventive care, including specialty care, inpatient hospitalization and home health, as needed. We are also a Patient-Centered Medical Home, as recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), a designation that rewards primary care providers for efficiency, quality and innovation in primary care. We are committed to delivering excellent health care and exceptional service. We are your partner in health, with a fully dedicated and compassionate care team!
