Kety Ben-David, B.Sn
Senior Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse
Location: Rehovot, Israel
Phone: +972-54-8137727
Email: ketychen@walla.co.il
Date of Birth: November 20, 1980
Professional Summary:
Dedicated and compassionate Pediatric Intensive Care Nurse with over 17 years of hands-on experience at Sheba Medical Center (Safra Children’s Hospital). Highly skilled in critical care for pediatric patients, including trauma, burns, and complex post-operative conditions. Recognized for strong interpersonal communication, emotional intelligence, and a deep commitment to holistic patient and family care. Demonstrated leadership in mentoring, shift supervision, and promoting emergency preparedness.
Professional Experience:
- Senior Registered Nurse – Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Safra Children’s Hospital, Sheba Medical Center, Tel HaShomer (2007 – Present)- Advanced nursing care for critically ill children: trauma, burns, complex post-op, neurological, cardiac, and hemato-oncological cases
- Shift Leader supervising nursing staff, team coordination, patient intake/discharge, and interdepartmental liaison
- Care for up to 12 patients per shift across intensive and intermediate care beds
- Lead training in emergency preparedness and Crew/Crisis Resource Management (CRM)
- Departmental Pain Management Coordinator: developing and promoting pain treatment protocols
Education & Certifications:
- ECMO Specialist Training (Neonatal, Pediatric & Adult) – Sheba Medical Center, 2016
- Postgraduate Certification – Pediatric Intensive Care – Sheba Medical Center, 2013
- Pain Management Certification – Sheba Medical Center, 2012
- CRM Instructor Certification (Crew/Crisis Resource Management) – Sheba Medical Center & MASAR Program, 2011
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sn) – Hebrew University, Assaf Harofeh Campus, 2003-2007
- High School Diploma – Economics Track – Ramla Lod High School, 1995-1998
Military Service:
- Combat Medic & Clinic Sergeant, IDF Medical Corps, Tzrifin Base (1999-2001): Pre-military training in emergency medicine and clinic leadership responsibilities