Anette Bickett, RN

Anette Bickett, RN is an experienced registered nurse with a strong background in emergency, critical care, pediatric, and oncology nursing. She currently practices at Baptist Health and has previously contributed over 20 years of dedicated service at Kosair Children’s Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky, where she specialized in emergency, PACU, and endoscopy care.

Anette holds a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Jacksonville University and an Associate’s degree in Nursing from Bellarmine University. She has completed advanced education in emergency, critical pediatric, and oncology care, which has supported her extensive clinical expertise. Her certifications include BLS, ACLS, and Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN).

With decades of hands-on experience, Anette is committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care and supporting families through critical health situations. Her dedication to nursing excellence continues to guide her practice at Baptist Health, where she brings both skill and heart to every patient interaction.

• Jacksonville University - Bachelor's degree, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
• Bellarmine University - Associate's degree, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

• Adult Emergency Nursing and Pediatric ER Nurse Certified

• 2011 Nominated and votes as Nurse of the Year - Jewish Hospital
• 2024 Nominated for a Daisy Award

• Kentucky Emergency Nurses Association ( Past President )
• American Heart Association

Anette Bickett BSN RN-BC CEN CPEN

1700 Marina’s Edge Way 309

Louisville, KY. 40206

C: (502) 741-6717

Anettebickett@gmail.com

Abickett@galencollege.edu

EDUCATION:

2009-2014:    Jacksonville University RN to BSN School of Nursing BSN in Nursing.

1982-1986:    Associate Degree in Nursing, Allen and Donna Lansing School of

                       Nursing at Bellarmine College.

1981-1982:   Nursing Assistant Certification at Jefferson State Vocational and

                        Manpower Skill Center.

LICENSURES & CERTIFICATIONS:

06/01/1986 Registered Nurse/ Kentucky Board of Nursing

Board Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse through the Emergency Nurse’s Association

Board Certified Adult Emergency Nurse through the Emergency Nurse’s Association

Trauma Nurse Core Course Certified Nurse Director, Instructor and provider through the Emergency Nurse’s Association

Certified Instructor and provider in Non Violent Crisis Intervention through CPI

Certified on CITI Training

Clinical Expert in the Jewish Hospital and St Mary’ Healthcare Clinical Advancement Program

NIHSS Certification

Training Center Faculty for AHA for ACLS

Training Center Faculty for AHA for BLS

Training Center Faculty for AHA for PALS

Training Center Faculty for AHA for HEART-SAVER FIRST AID AND CPR

ENA Trauma Nurse Core Course Director

Licensed Ordained Minister

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS:

Jewish Hospital Emergency Room Educator for the Professional Development Department 2014-2016

CLINICAL APPOINTMENTS:

Date 2017-2025 Adjunct Faculty for Galen College of Nursing, Nursing Advanced Medical Surgical 265 at Mary and Elizabeth, U of L Jewish, Frazier, Health, Baptist Health and Floyd and Norton Audubon, Brownsboro, Health Hospitals

HONORS & AWARDS:

Daisy Award Nominee at Baptist Health 2024

Nurse of the Year 2011 JHSMH Medical Center South

Nursing Excellence Award from the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the Nurse Recognition Committee

Awarded the Mary Rubinstein Weiner Baccalaureate Nursing Education Endowment Award 2009 to 2013

MEMBERSHIPS/ORGANIZATIONS/SERVICE:

Member of the Emergency Nurse’ Association 1998 to present Kentuckiana ENA Chapter

ENA Kentuckiana Chapter President Elect and President 2022 & 2023/2024

ENA Kentuckiana Chapter President Elect and President 2017-2019

Board member on the Interdisciplinary Research and EBP Council member and a KentuckyOne Health Research Day Planning Team member since 2011

U of L Hospital Medical Center South Emergency Room Education Council since 2011

U of L Hospital Shared Governance Council 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021

PUBLICATIONS:

Co-Authored write the abstract to the AACN National Teaching Institute on “Overwhelmed by the Noise! Managing Alarms and Decreasing Alarm Fatigue” that was accepted for presentation at the 2016 conference.

Published in the April 2016 edition of the Critical Care Nurse “Overwhelmed by the Noise! Managing Alarms and Decreasing Alarm Fatigue”.

Co-Author of an article published in the summer edition of the KentuckyOne Health Nurse titled: “Research and Evidence Based Practice Council Improves Alarm Fatigue” in 2015.

Co-Authored the abstract to the AACN National Teaching Institute that was accepted for presentation at last month’s conference and was published in the April 2016 edition of the Critical Care Nurse. 

Co-authored “Motivators and Barriers to Returning to School- RN to BSN” JNPD-13-000231R1 accepted for publication by the Journal in Professional Development in 2014.

Contributed in an article in the ED Nursing Journal, September 2010, Volume 13, pages 121 to 132. “Don’t Overlook Clinical Needs of Homeless Patients in Your ED.”

PRESENTATIONS:

Advancing Nursing Practice: Quality Improvement Initiative to Increase Specialty Certification Achievement 2018.

Co-presented the poster: “Overwhelmed by the Noise!: Managing Alarms and Decreasing Alarm Fatigue” at the AACN critical care nurse conference 2017

Co-presented the poster: “Overwhelmed by the Noise!: Managing Alarms and Decreasing Alarm Fatigue” at the AACN critical care nurse conference in 2016.

Presented a poster at both Research Louisville and at the KentuckyOne Health Research Day 2015 AND 2016 on “Removing Barriers and Improving Beliefs of Implementing Evidence Based Practice by Clinical Staff.

Co-presented a summary of the AACN Conference and poster presentation at the shared governance meeting 2016

Presented Nurse Perception of Change of Shift Report posters to over 150 people at Research Louisville 2014

Presented Evidence Based Practice Project, “Removing Barriers and Improving Beliefs of Implementing Evidence Based Practice by Clinical Staff” at Research Louisville in 2015

Presented a Quality Improvement Project "Overwhelmed by the Noise! : Quality Improvement Initiative to Improve Alarm Fatigue at Research Louisville in 2014

Presented a research Project “Nurse Perception of Change of Shift Report” in at Research Louisville in 2014

Presented a research project “Patient Perception of Important Nurse Caring Behaviors” at Research Louisville in 2013

Presented a research Project “Predictors and Factors of Readmission for Heart Failure Patients” at Research Louisville in 2013

Presented a research project “Contributing Factors to Nurse Errors” in at Research Louisville in 2012

Presented a Research Project “Nursing Barriers to Implementing Falls Prevention Strategies” at Research Louisville in 2012

Presented an Evidence Based Practice Project on the “Importance of Obtaining Rectal Temperatures on Infants Three Months of Age and Less” at the Professional Development Program meeting and Research Louisville 2011.

Presented a Research Project “ADN to BSN” research project at Research Louisville in 2011

Presented thirteen two-hour classes for JHSMH on Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma in 2012-2013 for continuing education

Presented a one-hour class March 14, 2011 for the Kentucky Perianesthesia Committee on “An Overview of Pediatrics” at JHSMH Medical Center East

RESEARCH ACTIVITY:

Advancing Nursing Practice: Quality Improvement Initiative to Increase Specialty Certification Achievement 2018.

Presented and co-authored a quality improvement project “AD  I presented Successfully co-presented the poster: “Overwhelmed by the Noise!: Managing Alarms and Decreasing Alarm Fatigue” at the AACN critical care nurse conference 2017.

Co-authored the abstract to the AACN National Teaching Institute on “Overwhelmed by the Noise! Managing Alarms and Decreasing Alarm Fatigue” that was accepted for presentation at the 2016 conference.

 Published in the April 2016 edition of the Critical Care Nurse “Overwhelmed by the Noise! Managing Alarms and Decreasing Alarm Fatigue”.

Sub-investigator on: “Recognition and a Sense of Belonging: Effect on Turnover, Commitment, and Satisfaction”. 2016

Evidence Based Practice Project, “Removing Barriers and Improving Beliefs of Implementing Evidence Based Practice by Clinical Staff” 2015

QI Project "Overwhelmed by the Noise! Quality Improvement Initiative to Improve Alarm Fatigue in 2014

Research Project “Nurse Perception of Change of Shift Report” in 2014

Research project “Patient Perception of Important Nurse Caring Behaviors” in 2013

Research Project “Predictors and Factors of Readmission for Heart Failure Patients” in 2013

Research project “Contributing Factors to Nurse Errors” in 2012

Research Project “Nursing Barriers to Implementing Falls Prevention Strategies” in 2012

Evidence Based Practice Project on the “Importance of Obtaining Rectal Temperatures on Infants Three Months of Age and Less” in 2011.

Research Project “ADN to BSN” research project in 2011

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:

Honduran Medical/Dental/Ophthalmic/Ministry mission 3/2019

Free Basic Life Support Classes with the Healing Place Drug and Alcohol Abuse and Detoxification Center employee’s three classes in 2011, 2012. 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020

Free Bi-monthly Basic Life support for the surrounding community 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020

Kidsfest, Shepherdsville, Kentucky March, 9, 2013

Home Product Show I Bullitt County, Kentucky January 6, 2012 Blood Pressure Checks

Kid’s Fest in Bullitt County, Kentucky March 10, 2012 sold bicycle helmets and did blood pressure checks.

June 27, July 11 and July 25, 2012, May 17, 2013, October 22, 2013 offered 6 hour Basic Life Support and First Aid Course to the coaches at James Graham Brown School.

Offered free Pediatric and Adult Advanced Life Support classes to the Emergency room doctors at Jewish Hospital and St Mary’s Healthcare Medical Center South 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020

Support and sponsor women in the Kentuckiana area with drug and alcohol/dependency and abuse 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017

Assist with coordinating Narcotics Anonymous meetings in the Kentuckiana area 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020

Volunteer bi-monthly at Trinity World Outreach Center’s bookstore

EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL:

Malawi Africa Medical Mission trip with Akonda Ministries 2025

Emergency Nurses Association Leadership Conference 2025

Attended the National Emergency Nurses Association Conference Las Vegas 2024

Attended the National Emergency Nurses Association Conference San Diego 2023

Honduran Medical/Dental/Ophthalmic/Ministry mission 3/2019

Attended the National Emergency Nurses Association Conference in Pittsburg PA. 2018

Attend the SCLO Leadership training for the Emergency Nurses Association 2018

Planned and coordinated a medical mission trip to Haiti in 2010

Planned and coordinated a medical mission trip to Kenya, East Africa 2009

Participated in a medical and surgical mission trip to the Dominican Republic 2003

Participated in a medical and surgical mission trip to the Dominican Republic 2002

Planned and coordinated medical mission trip to Kenya, East Africa 2001

Planned and coordinated medical mission trip to Kenya, East Africa 2000

Planned and coordinated medical mission trip to Kenya, East Africa 1999

Planned and coordinated a medical mission trip to Kenya, East Africa 1998

Coordinated and planned medical mission trip to Kenya, East Africa 1997

Planned and coordinated medical mission trips to Uganda and Kenya, East Africa in 1996

EMPLOYMENT:

2021 to Present

            Baptist Hospital Louisville Emergency Room

2017 to Present:

Nursing Faculty for Galen School of Nursing course 265 Advanced Medical and Surgical Nursing, Foundations and Med/Surg

2014 to 2016:

Jewish Hospital Emergency room Clinical Educator. I have a wealth of opportunity to share my previous nursing experiences through assisting other staff acquire their certifications in basic cardiac, advanced cardiac life support and first aid classes. I developed educational in-services as well as planned annual competencies for nurses, techs and secretaries.

2007 to 2021:  

Jewish Hospital and Saint Mary’s Healthcare Medical Center South. I am so excited to have been employed at Jewish Hospital Medical Center South as an Emergency Room Nurse. Not only have I maintained my previous credentials but also I have achieved a nationally recognized certification as a Board Certified Emergency Room Nurse as of January 2009, Board Certified Pediatric Nurse as of December 2009 and Trauma Nurse with the Emergency Nurses Association since 2009. I find myself surrounded by other well-experienced and highly supportive nursing and medical staff. I have a wealth of opportunity to share my previous nursing experiences through assisting other staff acquire their certifications in basic cardiac, advanced cardiac life support and first aid classes. I assist in relief charge nurse intermittently as well as precept new nurses and new hires in the emergency room. I teach the Pediatric Abusive Head Trauma class for JHSMH. I was awarded nurse of the year for JHSMH Medical Center South, the Nursing Excellence Award from the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the Nurse Recognition Committee in 2011 and awarded the Mary Rubenstein Weiner Baccalaureate Nursing Education Endowment 2006 to 2013. I received the Clinical Advancement Nurse Expert award at Jewish Hospital and St Mary’s Healthcare, a Part of Kentucky One Healthcare, in 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 at Jewish and St Mary’s and Elizabeth Hospital Medical Center South.

2007 to 2008:   

 Jewish and St Mary’s and Elizabeth Hospital, Registered Nurse am proud to say that I have worked at St Mary’s and Elizabeth Hospital Emergency Room since January 2007 to October 2009. I have also been able to provide relief charge nursing duties to assist my department and manager with my previous work experiences. It has been a wonderful learning experience to work with a great medical and nursing team. The acuity of patients and the volume has also been a challenge that I am also very privileged to render care. I also participate on the Nursing Research Council where I am learning more about Evidenced based Patient Care and nursing research and I am able to contribute my experience and knowledge in the future of Nursing. I was the first to receive my Clinical Advancement Leader award at St Mary’s and Elizabeth Hospital in 2009.

2006-2007:    

Correct Care, Registered Nurse I was employed by Correct Care as a registered nurse in the Nursing Care Facility at the Kentucky State Reformatory in LaGrange, Kentucky. I oversaw and coordinated the care of 55 to 62 inmates requiring nursing care. My daily duties were to make out staff assignments and report directly to the NCF Manager. I also coordinated the medical provider rounds with our patients on a daily basis. I took off orders and made sure that the pharmacy was notified with new orders for existing or new patients. I worked closely with outside medical facilities with transfers and admissions. I also coordinated with the security staff on the care of our patients and any needs to transport. 

2003-2006:       

Norton Healthcare Southwest, Registered Nurse September 20, 2004. I was trained and began working in the Emergency Room as a staff nurse at Norton Hospital southwest. In December, 2004, I was offered a Clinical Coordinator position in the ER. I trained and worked in this position until March 2006. I was a member of the Shared Governance Meetings and represented the ER on these committees. I had a number of responsibilities in this position. I was specially trained and represented the ER in Heiccs education and hospital management. I was responsible for staffing, discipline and a multitude of employee management responsibilities.

1986-2006:     

 Norton Health Care, Children’s Hospital, and Registered Nurse I began working as a registered nurse in the Hematology/ Oncology, Renal and Cardiovascular Unit at Kosair for one and a half years. It was my prior experience as a nursing assistant that led me to transfer to the pediatric emergency room and level one trauma center at Kosair. I stayed there for eleven years. I then transferred to the Pediatric Post Anesthesia Care Unit became a level 3 nurse with the Clinical Ladder Program and worked in this post for six years.

1989-2004:     

Children’s Minister, Louisville Trinity Church I have been involved in church ministry for almost twenty years. It wasn’t until 1998 that I held a staff position as Children’s Minister. I held the supervisory role of over a hundred church volunteer workers involving over one hundred children in this ministry. I planned, coordinated and staffed all the events at this church that involve children ages three years to eleven years old.

1991-1994:     

 Registered Nurse, Flaget Memorial Hospital I began working at Flaget Hospital to gain more adult experience as a registered nurse. I really enjoyed working as a nurse in this rural hospital setting. It wasn’t until I was offered a fulltime job in the pediatric Post Anesthesia Unit at Kosair, that I was forced to stop this PRN position.

1981-1986:     

 Nursing Assistant, Jewish Hospital I began working in an orthopedic unit at Jewish in 1981. I then transferred and worked in their transitional care unit for over two years. I appreciated the critical care experience there and I then transferred to their emergency room for another two years. It was at this time that I decided to go into nursing as a full time career.

1989-2004:      Children’s Minister, Louisville Trinity Church

I have been involved in church ministry for almost twenty years. It wasn’t until 1998 that I held a staff position as Children’s Minister. I held the supervisory role of over a hundred church volunteer workers involving over one hundred children in this ministry. I planned, coordinated and staffed all the events at this church that involve children ages three years to eleven years old.

1991-1994:       Registered Nurse, Flaget Memorial Hospital

I began working at Flaget Hospital to gain more adult experience as a registered nurse. I really enjoyed working as a nurse in this rural hospital setting. It wasn’t until I was offered a fulltime job in the pediatric Post Anesthesia Unit at Kosair, that I was forced to stop this PRN position.

1981-1986:        Nursing Assistant, Jewish Hospital

I began working in an orthopedic unit at Jewish in 1981. I then transferred and worked in their transitional care unit for over two years. I appreciated the critical care experience there and I then transferred to their emergency room for another two years. It was at this time that I decided to go into nursing as a full time career.