Rebecca Pitts
Colchester,CT
Summary
Registered Nurse (RN) with extensive experience in direct patient care, triage, and care coordination in high-pressure environments. Demonstrated ability to maintain composure and effectively manage challenging patients and stressful situations. Strong relationship-building skills with patients and families, emphasizing empathetic communication and exceptional customer service.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN, Bariatric Surgery
Hartford Healthcare Medical Group
09.2023 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive educational sessions to patients on pre-operative and post-operative care for bariatric surgery.
- Oversaw pre-surgical medication evaluations to ensure compliance with Hartford Healthcare standards. Collaborated with medical teams to implement necessary medication holds for optimal patient outcomes.
- Delivered comprehensive endoscopy education to support patients prior to procedure.
- Conducted telephone triage to facilitate timely medical assistance and enhance patient care.
- Conducted virtual health assessments to monitor post-operative recovery and address patient concerns.
- Oversaw virtual collaboration efforts through Zoom and Teams to enhance team communication.
- Coordinated efforts among providers to streamline communication and improve operational efficiency.
- Oversaw patient resource allocation to enhance access to essential services. Developed strategies to improve patient engagement with available support systems. Collaborated with healthcare teams to streamline resource distribution.
- Facilitated patient advocacy efforts to ensure access to necessary medical resources.
- Developed and maintained detailed documentation to support operational efficiency and knowledge sharing.
- Streamlined care coordination processes to enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction.
RN, Special Care Unit
ECHN-Manchester Memorial Hospital
01.2023 - 11.2024
- Conducted patient assessments and re-assessments to identify care needs. Assisted in developing care plans based on assessment findings. Supported healthcare teams in monitoring patient progress.
- Administered medications to patients with precision. Assisted in managing cardiac drip protocols to ensure patient safety. Supported healthcare teams in monitoring patient responses to treatments.
- Executed telemetry monitoring to ensure system performance and reliability.
- Assisted in IV insertion and maintenance procedures. Supported healthcare teams in ensuring patient comfort during IV therapy. Contributed to the upkeep of IV equipment and supplies.
- Optimized time management strategies and delegated tasks to enhance team productivity.
- Facilitated patient and family education sessions to enhance understanding of health conditions.
Banker II
People’s United Bank
04.2015 - 10.2020
- Managed opening and closing of branch to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Led initiatives to acquire new customer accounts. Championed strategies to enhance customer retention and loyalty.
- Oversaw daily cash management and procurement of supplies. Facilitated the establishment of personal and business accounts. Managed transaction processing to enhance operational efficiency.
- Oversaw training of new employees to enhance branch efficiency. Managed vault and ATM cash balancing processes. Supervised teller line operations to ensure optimal service delivery.
Education
Associate of Science Degree - Nursing
Goodwin University
East Hartford, CT12.2022
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Biology
Eastern Connecticut State University
Willimantic, CT12.2014
Associate of Arts Degree - General Studies
Community College of Rhode Island
Warwick, RI12.2009
Skills
- Medication administration
- Medication delivery
- Patient care delivery
- Patient evaluation
- Documentation skills
- Assessment of patients
- Clinical decision-making
- Patient education
- Patient advocacy
- Infection prevention protocols
- Healthcare support
- Wound management
- Empathy and compassion
- Patient observation
- IV setup
- IV therapy
- Patient care strategies
- Patient care coordination
- Care plan creation
- Patient interaction skills
- Physical evaluations
- Care planning
- Telemetry analysis
- Family support education
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- ACLS certification
- Vital signs assessment
- Medication handling
- Patient release process
- Laboratory result analysis
- Team collaboration
- Electronic medical records (EMR)
- Catheter management
- Patient intake processes
- Vaccine delivery
- Insulin management support
- Electronic medical records management Health information technology Patient data analysis
- Autonomous work
- Activities of Daily Living (ADL)
- Personal care support
- Immunization administration
- Cardiac management
- Nutritional support
- Meeting coordination
- Call screening
- Referral management
- Patient assessment
- Patient care
Certification
- NCLEX-State of Connecticut, License # 203697 January 2023
- BLS-CPR/First Aid/AED: American Heart Association March 2025
Timeline
RN, Bariatric Surgery
Hartford Healthcare Medical Group
09.2023 - Current
RN, Special Care Unit
ECHN-Manchester Memorial Hospital
01.2023 - 11.2024
Banker II
People’s United Bank
04.2015 - 10.2020
Associate of Science Degree - Nursing
Goodwin University
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Biology
Eastern Connecticut State University
Associate of Arts Degree - General Studies
Community College of Rhode Island