AMANDA PITTS
Bakersfield,USA
Summary
Experienced nursing professional bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, effective teaching skills, and a caring demeanor. Seeking primary care practicum experience from October 29, 2025 through December 22, 2025 for the United States University Nurse Practitioner Program.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Nurse
Bakersfield City School District
Bakersfield, USA
01.2019 - Current
- Conduct vision and hearing screenings
- Develop individualized healthcare plans for students with special needs
- Maintain accurate records for student health information
- Coordinate with medical providers regarding student care
- Collaborate with teachers and staff members to ensure a safe learning environment for students
School Nurse
Edison School District
Edison, USA
04.2017 - 12.2018
- Monitor immunization requirements for all enrolled students
- Conduct vision and hearing screenings
- Develop individualized healthcare plans for students with special needs
- Maintain accurate records for student health information
- Coordinate with medical providers regarding student care
- Collaborate with teachers and staff members to ensure a safe learning environment for students
Staff Nurse, Pre-op
Adventist Health Bakersfield
Bakersfield, USA
05.2016 - 08.2017
- Demonstrate effective communication skills during interactions with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals
- Manage multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining quality standards of care
- Implement infection control measures to reduce the spread of contagious diseases
- Start patient IVs and complete health history
- Review laboratory results and report abnormal results to the appropriate staff
Staff Nurse, Mother-Baby Unit
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
Bakersfield, USA
09.2015 - 05.2016
- Maintain accurate records of patient progress notes, medication administered, and other relevant data
- Develop individualized teaching strategies for each patient based on their specific needs
- Assess patients to determine their physical condition, health status, and needs
- Conduct patient education on medical treatments and procedures
Education
Nurse Practitioner Program -
United States University
06.2026
Masters of Science - Nursing Education
Capella University
12.2023
School Nurse Credential -
Fresno State University
05.2019
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
California State University, Bakersfield
06.2003
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Healthcare planning
- Record keeping
- Regulatory compliance
- Collaborative teamwork
- Patient education
Certification
- National Board Certification of School Nurses
- California School Nurse Credential
- CPR and First Aid Instructor
- Basic Life Support Certification
Timeline
School Nurse
Bakersfield City School District
01.2019 - Current
School Nurse
Edison School District
04.2017 - 12.2018
Staff Nurse, Pre-op
Adventist Health Bakersfield
05.2016 - 08.2017
Staff Nurse, Mother-Baby Unit
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
09.2015 - 05.2016
Nurse Practitioner Program -
United States University
Masters of Science - Nursing Education
Capella University
School Nurse Credential -
Fresno State University
Bachelors of Science - Nursing
California State University, Bakersfield
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