Nicole Pittman-Knight
Towson,USA
Summary
Experienced with managing critical care in various settings, ensuring patients receive optimal care. Utilizes advanced clinical skills and adaptability to provide high-quality nursing care in dynamic environments. Track record of effective communication and strong collaboration with healthcare teams.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff RN Float Pool
University of Maryland
03.2024 - Current
- Provide patient care in the ICU, ED and intermediate care units according to hospital floor staffing needs by being flexible, adaptable using strong communication and critical thinking.
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure safety and effectiveness of treatments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
ER Travel RN
Johns Hopkins University
12.2023 - 02.2024
- Provide emergency care to critically ill patients using rapid assessment and treatment of patients in the acute emergency situations using rapid assessment and treatment.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care plans.
ER Travel Nurse
Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Provide critical care to patients in the ICU and ED settings using critical thinking, rapid assessment, planning, evaluation and treatment during the acute stages of illness, trauma and life threatening situations.
- Delivered comprehensive patient care in high-pressure emergency settings.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to streamline treatment protocols.
Travel ER Registered Nurse
URMC Strong Hospital
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Provide critical care and treatment to acutely ill patients using rapid assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the direct care provided.
- Monitored patients' vital signs, ensuring timely interventions for critical care needs.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and physician orders.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments and interventions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
ER Travel RN
Medmetry Inc
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Provide care to critically ill patients using rapid assessment and treatment of patients in the acute stages of illness, trauma and life threatening situations.
- Monitored patient vitals and reported changes to healthcare providers promptly.
- Educated patients and families on health management and discharge instructions.
ICU Travel RN
Cynet Health
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Provide care to critically ill patients using rapid assessment and treatment of patients in the acute stages of illness, trauma and life threatening situations.
- Delivered comprehensive patient care in diverse clinical settings, ensuring adherence to best practices and protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for patients.
ER Travel RN
Methodist Charlton Medical Center
02.2022 - 03.2022
- Provide care to critically ill patients using rapid assessment and treatment of patients in the initial stage of illness, trauma and life threatening situations.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance patient safety and outcomes.
- Mentored new nursing staff on procedures, policies, and best practices.
ER Travel RN
Texas Vista
01.2022 - 02.2022
- Provide care to critically ill patients using rapid assessment and treatment of patients in the initial stage of illness, trauma and life threatening situations.
- Led quality improvement initiatives, improving patient satisfaction scores significantly.
- Developed training materials for staff development and ongoing education programs.
ICU Travel RN
Baylor Saint Lukes
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Provide care to critically ill patients using rapid assessment and treatment of patients in the initial stage of illness, trauma and life threatening situations.
- Administered medications and treatments accurately, monitoring patient responses to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management, fostering understanding and compliance with treatment plans.
ICU Travel Nurse
Providence St Joseph Hospital
08.2021 - 09.2021
- Provide care to critically ill patients using rapid assessment and treatment of patients in the initial stage of illness, trauma and life threatening situations.
- Administered critical care interventions in high-acuity environments, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement tailored care plans for diverse patient populations.
ICU Travel Nurse
BSA HOSPITAL
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Provide emergency nursing and intensive care to patient using rapid assessment and treatment of patients in the initial stage of illness, trauma and life threatening situations during this COVID19 Pandemic.
- Monitored vital signs and lab results, adjusting care strategies based on real-time data analysis.
- Educated patients and families on post-discharge care, promoting adherence to treatment protocols and recovery plans.
ICU Travel Nurse
Montefiore Medical Center
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Provide care to critically ill patients using rapid assessment and treatment of patients in the initial stage of illness, trauma and life threatening situations.
- Trained and mentored junior nurses in advanced clinical practices and emergency response techniques.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify changes in patients' conditions, facilitating timely interventions.
ICU Travel Nurse
University Medical Center of El Paso
10.2020 - 01.2021
- Provide emergency nursing and intensive care to patient using rapid assessment and treatment of patients in the initial stage of illness, trauma and life threatening situations during this COVID19 Pandemic.
- Streamlined documentation processes to enhance accuracy and efficiency of patient records within electronic systems.
- Led quality improvement initiatives targeting best practices in ICU protocols, enhancing overall team performance.
ICU Travel Nurse
Valley Baptist Medical Center - Brownsville
07.2020 - 09.2020
- Provide emergency nursing and intensive care to patient using rapid assessment and treatment of patients in the initial stage of illness, trauma and life threatening situations during this COVID19 Pandemic.
- Administered medication, managed IV lines, and operated life-support equipment for optimal patient safety and comfort.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans for critically ill patients.
ICU/ER Travel Nurse
Palisades Medical Center
04.2020 - 07.2020
- Provide emergency nursing and intensive care to patient using rapid assessment and treatment of patients in the initial stage of illness, trauma and life threatening situations during this COVID19 Pandemic.
- Delivered high-quality patient care in fast-paced emergency room environment.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective treatment plans.
Emergency Room Travel Nurse
Inspira Medical Center Woodbury
02.2020 - 03.2020
- Provide emergency nursing care to patient using rapid assessment and treatment of patients in the initial stage of illness, trauma or life threatening situations.
- Provided critical patient assessments to ensure timely interventions and optimal care.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective care plans.
Emergency Room/Trauma Travel Nurse
Hackensack University Medical Center
10.2019 - 01.2020
- Provide emergency nursing care to patient using rapid assessment and treatment of patients in the initial stage of illness, trauma or life threatening situations.
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with established protocols and patient care plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized care strategies for diverse patient populations.
ER/ICU Travel Nurse
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center
06.2017 - 10.2019
- Provide emergency nursing care to patient using rapid assessment and treatment of patients in the initial stage of illness, trauma or life threatening situations.
- Administered critical care treatments to patients in high-acuity settings.
- Monitored vital signs and responded to changes in patient conditions promptly.
Emergency Room Staff Nurse
Rex Hospital
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Provide emergency nursing care to patient using rapid assessment and treatment of patients in the initial stage of illness, trauma or life threatening situations.
- Provided direct patient care in high-pressure emergency situations, ensuring safety and comfort.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement effective treatment plans.
Emergency Room Travel Nurse
Gila Regional Medical Center
09.2016 - 12.2016
- Provide emergency nursing care to patient using rapid assessment and treatment of patients in the initial stage of illness, trauma or life threatening situations.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and physician orders.
- Mentored junior nursing staff on emergency procedures and best practices for patient care.
Long Term Acute Care Staff Nurse
Select Specialty Hospital
07.2011 - 08.2016
- Managing the care and treatment of patients with chronic health problems including but not limited to CHF, ESRD, COPD, pneumonia, respiratory failure and complex wounds.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient needs.
- Coordinated patient care plans with multidisciplinary teams to enhance recovery outcomes.
Long Term Acute Care Travel Nurse
Cape Fear Hospital
04.2014 - 06.2014
- Managing the care and treatment of patients with chronic health problems including but not limited to CHF, ESRD, COPD, pneumonia, respiratory failure and complex wounds.
- Delivered patient-centered care in diverse clinical settings, adapting quickly to varying needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive treatment plans and optimal patient outcomes.
Case Mix Manager
PruittHealth
04.2009 - 06.2011
- Coordinated and completed the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) and the Interdisciplinary Care planning process while ensuring compliance to state and federal regulatory requirements of the RAI and interdisciplinary care planning process.
- Led operational initiatives to enhance patient care quality and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Streamlined team processes, improving workflow efficiency across multiple departments.
Education
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nursing
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN11-2027
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Capella University
05-2025
Nursing - Associates Degree
Nash Community College
Rocky Mount, NCNursing Licenses - Diploma
Edgecombe Community College
Tarboro, NCSkills
- Nurse Management
- Care plans
- Anatomy knowledge
- Surgery
- Nursing in diverse locations
- Cerner
- Patient observation
- MDS
- Experience in critical care settings
- Vital Signs
- Hospital Experience
- Triage
- Outpatient
- EMR Systems
- Blood sampling
- Medical terminology
- Rapid assessment skills
- Skilled nursing facility
- Patient care
- Trauma
- Patient monitoring
- Intensive care expertise
- Emergency Department
- Nursing
- Epic
- Acute care
- Emergency Room
- ICU Experience
- RN
- Supervising Experience
- Medication Administration
- HIPAA
- Medical records
- Physiology knowledge
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient education
- Wound care
- Care plan development
- Emergency care
- Family education
- Clinical judgment
- Compassion and empathy
- Discharge planning
- Telemetry monitoring
- Intravenous therapy
- End-of-life care
- Ethical practice
Timeline
Staff RN Float Pool
University of Maryland
03.2024 - Current
ER Travel RN
Johns Hopkins University
12.2023 - 02.2024
ER Travel Nurse
Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital
06.2023 - 12.2023
Travel ER Registered Nurse
URMC Strong Hospital
02.2023 - 05.2023
ER Travel RN
Medmetry Inc
09.2022 - 02.2023
ICU Travel RN
Cynet Health
04.2022 - 09.2022
ER Travel RN
Methodist Charlton Medical Center
02.2022 - 03.2022
ER Travel RN
Texas Vista
01.2022 - 02.2022
ICU Travel RN
Baylor Saint Lukes
09.2021 - 12.2021
ICU Travel Nurse
Providence St Joseph Hospital
08.2021 - 09.2021
ICU Travel Nurse
Montefiore Medical Center
03.2021 - 08.2021
ICU Travel Nurse
BSA HOSPITAL
01.2021 - 03.2021
ICU Travel Nurse
University Medical Center of El Paso
10.2020 - 01.2021
ICU Travel Nurse
Valley Baptist Medical Center - Brownsville
07.2020 - 09.2020
ICU/ER Travel Nurse
Palisades Medical Center
04.2020 - 07.2020
Emergency Room Travel Nurse
Inspira Medical Center Woodbury
02.2020 - 03.2020
Emergency Room/Trauma Travel Nurse
Hackensack University Medical Center
10.2019 - 01.2020
ER/ICU Travel Nurse
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center
06.2017 - 10.2019
Emergency Room Staff Nurse
Rex Hospital
01.2017 - 05.2017
Emergency Room Travel Nurse
Gila Regional Medical Center
09.2016 - 12.2016
Long Term Acute Care Travel Nurse
Cape Fear Hospital
04.2014 - 06.2014
Long Term Acute Care Staff Nurse
Select Specialty Hospital
07.2011 - 08.2016
Case Mix Manager
PruittHealth
04.2009 - 06.2011
Master of Science - Psychiatric Nursing
Walden University
Bachelor of Science - Nursing Science
Capella University
Nursing - Associates Degree
Nash Community College
Nursing Licenses - Diploma
Edgecombe Community College
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
- Availability: Anywhere, Baltimore, MD
- Visa Status: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer