The Criticare Team

Mary DePietro BSN, RN is the Executive Director of Criticare Lancaster, responsible for the overall organization, planning, delivery and evaluation of Criticare’s services.

Mary graduated with her bachelors degree from Villanova University in 1989. Prior to joining Criticare Lancaster in 2007 Mary spent 18 years as an independent contractor working primarily in critical care settings in various roles. Mary brought with her experience in education, management and company startup/development.

Mary is married to Matthew and has four children who they enjoy spending time with at the beach.

Jessica Fikkert, RN is the Pediatric Care Coordinator at Criticare Lancaster. Jessica is the warm and friendly face that coordinates the care of our patients along with their family and team of physicians. Jessica also serves on behalf of the Executive Director in her absence.

Jessica graduated from Lancaster General Institute for Health Education with a diploma in nursing in 2003. Prior to joining Criticare Lancaster, Jessica gained valuable experience in an orthopedic PACU and spent several years at Hershey Medical Center caring for pediatric patients in their IICU. Jessica returned to her love of pediatric nursing when she joined us in 2007.

Jessica spends part of her day in her office and much of her time is spent on the road visiting the homes of our patients; evaluating their progress and health status and updating their physicians.

Jessica is married to husband Pete and has a son who keeps her busy at home.

Joyce Miller, a Lancaster County native, is the Office Manager at Criticare Lancaster. Joyce has the responsibilities of managing the everyday operations of our office as well as overseeing all aspects of payroll, human resources and assists in the hiring process.

Prior to joining Criticare Lancaster, Joyce had 21 years of combined experience in medical office supervising/management and working for medical insurance companies. Joyce is married to husband Mike, a mother of two children, and the proud grandparent of two grandchildren who she enjoys spending her free time with.