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Through podcast interviews, media features, speaking engagements, and guest expert conversations,
I share practical guidance for nurses who want more clarity, confidence, and direction in their careers.
From resumes and interviews to mindset, career transitions, and redefining success in nursing,
these conversations are designed to help nurses see what is possible.
Speaking Engagements
Modern Nurse Fest Online- Careers Beyond the Bedside: Your Story is Your Superpower!
May 1-2, 2026
Be the hero of your nursing career!
Learn how to turn your real-life nursing experiences into powerful career opportunities. In this session, you’ll discover how to use your story to stand out in resumes, interviews, and your personal brand, so you can confidently position yourself and attract the roles and opportunities you actually want.
Kristen Gutierrez, MSN, RN, CNL, SCRN is a nurse career coach, nurse leader, and entrepreneur dedicated to helping nurses rediscover their purpose and build careers they truly love. With over 20 years of nursing experience and a background in leadership, Kristen transitioned from a nurse manager role into a thriving coaching career, where she now empowers nurses to align their strengths, passions, and skills with meaningful opportunities.
As the founder of Nurse Potential, Kristen specializes in guiding nurses through career transitions, resume optimization, and interview confidence, helping them move beyond burnout and into roles where they can genuinely thrive. Her work has supported countless nurses in gaining clarity, landing aligned positions, and stepping into their full professional potential.
Kristen is passionate about redefining what’s possible in nursing and believes that every nurse has the ability to create a fulfilling, impactful, and well-compensated career.
Dare to Do Nursing Differently Podcast with Teresa Sanderson, RN: Your Dream Nursing Job Exists
April 26, 2026
Stay miserable at the bedside or leave nursing completely.
That’s exactly why this conversation with Kristen Gutierrez matters. Kristen is a master’s-prepared nurse, nurse career coach, and former neuro ICU nurse leader who had to rethink her own career after being diagnosed with CIDP and Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. What makes this episode so powerful is that it is not just about burnout. It’s about identity. It’s about what happens when the version of nursing you planned for no longer fits your life, your body, or your future.
In this episode, we talk about:
- How chronic illness forced Kristen to reimagine her nursing career
- Why so many nurses feel stuck when they cannot see options beyond traditional roles
- How she uses the nursing process to help nurses find the right next step
- Why nurses do not need another advanced degree just to create more flexibility or start something of their own
- And why nurses should explore every option before walking away from their license
This episode is for the new grad who already feels unsure. It’s for the experienced nurse who is burned out. And it’s for the nurse who knows they need a change but does not know where to start. There’s more than one way to be a nurse.
Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast with Damion Jenkins, MSN, RN: Even in the Face of Adversity- Nurses Can Position Themselves to THRIVE Within the Profession
August 14, 2025
A show where we rally some of our Nation's Most Dedicated & Passionate Nursing Leaders, Educators, Experts and Advocates to share strategies and lessons learned to tackle some of the Greatest Challenges that the Nursing Profession faces!
During episode 2 of season 4 of the Nursing Strategies for Success Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Kristen Gutierrez, MSN, RN, CNL, CNRN, SCRN - a Nurse Career Coach who specializes in helping Nurse discover their strengths, passion, and purpose so they can find jobs that they love and that they can THRIVE within! 🥰
Even in the face of adversity with personal health challenges that moved Kristen away from her Nurse Manager role - Kristen knew the power of her Nursing experience, knowledge and skill and began a new career journey where she leveraged her talents to help fellow Nurses navigate their career through a personalized 1-to-1 career coaching program! ✨
I am always AMAZED at how much Nurses are making positive impact and change within the profession, and Kristen is no exception! ✅
Empowered and Out Podcast with Jonathan Barbe: with Guest Kristen Gutierrez
March 11, 2025
This week, we’re diving into a game-changing conversation—especially if you’re a nurse looking for a job you love without the burnout, low pay, or toxic work environments.
With years of experience in nursing leadership and career coaching, my guest is helping nurses take control of their careers and step into roles where they truly thrive.
In this episode, we’ll talk about the biggest challenges nurses face in today’s job market, how to shift your mindset from survival mode to success, and the real impact of career coaching—including how one of her clients went from struggling in interviews to landing a job with total confidence.
If you’re feeling stuck in your job search or just wondering if career coaching is the missing piece, you won’t want to miss this conversation.
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