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Kristen Pittman

Rochester

Summary

Hardworking nursing professional bringing 5+ years of experience delivering exceptional direct patient care, triage and care coordination in a fast-paced environment. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Triage Registered Nurse

Highland Hospital
12.2022 - Current
  • Counseled patients via telephone according to established guidelines and protocols, advising on provider-established plans of care.
  • Relayed triage information and facilitated communication between provider and patient concerning patient disposition.
  • Obtained case history and gathered triage information to determine appropriate avenue for care.
  • Scheduled appointments for patients not requiring emergency services but needing examination from provider and consulting directly with provider.
  • Maintained communication with insurance companies for prior authorizations and disability paperwork.

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Rochester Regional Health System
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • Leveraged computerized documentation systems to monitor, record and communicate patient condition.
  • Counseled families and patients through postpartum issues.
  • Responded to emergency situations such as pre-eclampsia, early labor and fetal distress.

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Lakeland Regional Health
10.2020 - 10.2021
  • Worked closely with doctors and midwives in coaching pregnant women through childbirth and post-natal recovery.
  • Supported physicians in both planned and emergency Cesarean section procedures.
  • Assisted physician during delivery, examination and surgical procedures by anticipating needs, encouraging patient and attending to baby after birth.
  • Coordinated care of low and high-risk laboring women of childbearing age and immediate stabilization of newborn following delivery.

Registered Nurse, Psych Correctional

Centurion
04.2016 - 10.2020
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities to prevent further disability.
  • Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
  • Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.

Education

Bachelor of Science -

Capella University
03.2025

Associate of Science - Nursing

Rasmussen College
04.2018

Licensed Practical Nurse - undefined

Rasmussen College
Land O Lakes, FL
03.2016

Skills

  • Intravenous Therapy
  • Precepting
  • Focused patient assessments
  • Effective clinical decision-making
  • Assessing urgent needs
  • Prison settings
  • EMR Systems
  • Patient Admission
  • Prior authorization processing

Certification

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)

Timeline

Triage Registered Nurse

Highland Hospital
12.2022 - Current

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Rochester Regional Health System
01.2022 - 12.2022

Registered Nurse, Labor and Delivery

Lakeland Regional Health
10.2020 - 10.2021

Registered Nurse, Psych Correctional

Centurion
04.2016 - 10.2020

Associate of Science - Nursing

Rasmussen College

Licensed Practical Nurse - undefined

Rasmussen College

Bachelor of Science -

Capella University

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