NICOLE PITTMAN-KNIGHT
Towson
Summary
Emergency Department Registered Nurse with extensive experience in high-acuity settings, specializing in psychiatric and behavioral health care. Proficient in suicide risk assessment, crisis stabilization, and fostering safe environments through interdisciplinary collaboration and de-escalation techniques. Currently pursuing a PMHNP preceptorship to further enhance patient care.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Crisis Response RN - ICU
Henry Ford Genesys
Grand Blanc
11.2025 - Current
- Evaluated patient conditions in high-pressure ICU environment to determine immediate needs
- Delivered patient care in critical healthcare setting
- Administered medications and treatments prescribed by physicians.
- Partnered with multidisciplinary teams to create and implement comprehensive care plans
Registered Nurse
Emergency Department RN – Psychiatric Focus
01.2023 - Current
- Stabilized patients in acute psychiatric crisis, addressing suicidal ideation, psychosis, and substance-related conditions to ensure immediate safety
- Utilized de-escalation techniques and therapeutic communication to enhance patient safety and promote a therapeutic environment
- Conducted comprehensive mental health and safety assessments to inform effective disposition planning
- Collaborated with psychiatrists, PMHNPs, and social workers
Registered Nurse
University of Maryland Medical Center
Baltimore
03.2024 - 01.2026
- Managed treatment for suicidal ideation, substance intoxication/withdrawal, and behavioral emergencies to stabilize patient conditions
- Managed high-risk psychiatric and dual-diagnosis patients in a high-volume ED
- Intervened in escalating situations to de-escalate crises and enhance patient safety
- Coordinated detox and psychiatric placements through SBIRT and case management to ensure timely patient care
- Provided psychiatric care in Baltimore, MD
Travel ED Registered Nurse
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Provided emergency care to diverse patient populations in high-pressure environments, ensuring critical needs were met swiftly.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed conditions to facilitate timely interventions, improving patient safety and care continuity.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create and execute tailored treatment plans, enhancing patient outcomes.
Travel ED Registered Nurse
Ascension Saint Agnes
Baltimore
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Assessed patient conditions in high-pressure emergency settings, prioritizing care based on severity and urgency.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established hospital protocols, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate and enhance comprehensive patient care.
Registered Nurse
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center
Bennington
06.2017 - 05.2019
- Delivered comprehensive care to adolescents and adults managing mood disorders, suicidal ideation, and substance use disorders, ensuring individualized treatment plans
- Implemented trauma-informed care and therapeutic communication techniques to foster a supportive environment for patients
- Coordinated stabilization and discharge planning to facilitate smooth transitions for patients returning to their communities
- Provided services in Bennington, VT
Education
MSN - PMHNP
Walden University
Minneapolis, MN04-2026
BSN -
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN01-2025
ADN -
Nash Community College
Rocky Mount, NC01-2005
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Edgecombe Community College
Tarboro, NCSkills
- Mental status examination
- Crisis intervention and stabilization
- Risk assessment for suicide and violence
- De-escalation techniques
- Therapeutic communication skills
- Trauma-informed care practices
- Substance use assessment and withdrawal management
- Behavioral health triage
- Interdisciplinary collaboration strategies
- Mental health first aid (MHFA)
- Medication administration
Certification
- MHFA
- MOAB (Active)
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- TNCC, 08/26
- NRP, 03/28
- NIHSS
Personal Information
Title: RN, BSN
Licensure
- Maryland (Compact)
- Michigan
- New York
- Minnesota
Timeline
Crisis Response RN - ICU
Henry Ford Genesys
11.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
University of Maryland Medical Center
03.2024 - 01.2026
Travel ED Registered Nurse
Johns Hopkins Hospital
11.2023 - 02.2024
Travel ED Registered Nurse
Ascension Saint Agnes
06.2023 - 11.2023
Registered Nurse
Emergency Department RN – Psychiatric Focus
01.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center
06.2017 - 05.2019
MSN - PMHNP
Walden University
BSN -
Capella University
ADN -
Nash Community College
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Edgecombe Community College