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Christena Piatt

Lake Mary,FL

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Nurse

Orlando Lactation
04.2021 - 01.2024
  • Provided professional care to newborns in the home for as long as families need the support. As a trained NICU nurse with 24 years of experience I was trusted to care for newborns and assist families in caring for their newborn during the day or overnight. I also provided general education to families on newborn care and safe sleep techniques. I helped with feedings, breastfeeding, bathing, sleep training, light housework, as well as many other duties. I also cared for multiples and infants with special needs and traveled with families on occasion.

Registered Nurse

Winnie Palmer Hospital
07.2007 - 12.2020
  • Responsible for 3-4 complex newborn patients in level 2 NICU and cross trained to care for 1-2 patients in level 3 NICU
  • Duties include patient assessments, vital signs, feedings, phlebotomy, peripheral IV starts and maintenance, medication administration, patient/family education and various bedside procedures.

Registered Nurse

University Surgical Center
08.2006 - 07.2007
  • Responsible for pre operative and post operative care for patients in an outpatient setting.

Registered Nurse

Florida Hospital
06.1997 - 11.2005
  • Responsible for all aspects of care for 3-4 patients in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Level 2/ Special Care Nursery.

Registered Nurse

Florida Hospital
07.1996 - 07.1997
  • Staff Nurse on a Medical Surgical Unit and Orthopedic Unit after graduating from Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

FLORIDA HOSPITAL COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
ORLANDO, FL
01.1996

Associate of Arts - Nursing

TALLAHASSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Tallahassee, FL
01.1993

Certification


  • Basic Cardiac Life Support
  • Certified Breastfeeding Counselor
  • Florida RN and Multistate RN License #3087622

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Orlando Lactation
04.2021 - 01.2024

Registered Nurse

Winnie Palmer Hospital
07.2007 - 12.2020

Registered Nurse

University Surgical Center
08.2006 - 07.2007

Registered Nurse

Florida Hospital
06.1997 - 11.2005

Registered Nurse

Florida Hospital
07.1996 - 07.1997

Associate of Science - Nursing

FLORIDA HOSPITAL COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES

Associate of Arts - Nursing

TALLAHASSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Christena Piatt