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Kristen Ricketts

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Hobbies & Interests

  • Yoga
  • Camping
  • Embroidery And Cross Stitching
  • Fitness
  • Hiking And Backpacking
  • Paddleboarding
  • Sustainability

Reading

  • Mystery
  • Adult Fiction
  • Classics
  • Contemporary
  • Cultural
  • Education
  • History
  • Leadership
  • Reference
  • Social Issues
  • Thriller
  • True Story

I read books multiple times a week.

Bio

I am a registered nurse with a passion for both the science and the heart of healthcare. I currently work full time as a circulator and relief charge nurse in the cardiovascular operating room, where I care for some of the most critically ill patients in the hospital. My clinical journey began in neurological and telemetry nursing, and each role has deepened my commitment to patient safety, excellence in practice, and the nurses who make it all possible. I am currently pursuing a Master's degree in Nursing Leadership with the goal of becoming a transformative nurse leader — one who advocates fiercely for patients and empowers the nurses who serve them. Outside of the hospital and the classroom, my greatest joy is being a mom. My son is my motivation and my anchor. I am actively involved in his world — cheering him on at band performances, supporting him through the discipline and growth that taekwondo demands, and showing up for every school event I can. On the rare occasion I get a quiet moment for myself, you'll find me on a hiking trail or lost in a good book — two things that help me reset and stay grounded in the middle of a full and demanding life. I believe that the best leaders are shaped not just by their professional experiences, but by the full life they live outside of work. Every role I hold — nurse, student, and mom — makes me more empathetic, more resilient, and more determined to lead with purpose. I am grateful for every opportunity that brings me closer to the leader I am working to become.

Education

Lewis-Clark State College

Master's degree program

2025 – 2026

Majors:
  • Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Lewis-Clark State College

Bachelor's degree program

2016 – 2019

Majors:
  • Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Master's degree program
Majors of interest:
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Medical school interest:
No

Career

  • Circulating Nurse

    Hospital & Health Care · St. Luke's

    Jan 2021 – Present

  • Registered Nurse

    Hospital & Health Care · St. Luke's

    Jan 2020 – Jan 2021

  • Registered Nurse

    Hospital & Health Care · St. Alphonsus

    Jan 2019 – Jan 2020

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Hospital & Health Care
Work experience:
6 years
Has nursing license:
Yes

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Volunteering
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