Lea Pickford

Critical Care Rn · Ridgeview

registered nurse Chaska, MN

Overview

Level
Staff
Function
Healthcare
Tenure
13 years
since May 2013
Gender
Female

Experience

Critical Care RnCurrent
Ridgeview
Since May 2013 · 13 years · Chaska, MN

Education

Gustavus Adolphus College
Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Skills

Stromberg Infrastructure

About Ridgeview

Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Employees
1000 to 4999
Revenue
$100M to <$1B
Office Location
500 S Maple St, Waconia, MN

Professional Overview

Lea Pickford is a Critical Care Rn, currently affiliated with Ridgeview, based in Chaska, MN. As a registered nurse, Pickford contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Chaska, MN. They have been with Ridgeview for 13 years. Pickford holds academic credentials, including Bachelor of Arts (BA), from Gustavus Adolphus College. Core competencies include Stromberg, Infrastructure. Ridgeview operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 1000 to 4999 employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit registered nurse professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to registered nurse specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Chaska, MN healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 127,037 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the registered nurse specialty. Lea Pickford is one of them.
  • 2,991 registered nurses are based in MN (out of 29,924 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 60 contacts at Ridgeview are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical registered nurse compensation in MN: $70,000 – $130,000 (median $86,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of registered nurses in MN: Mayo Clinic (399), Allina Health System (159), Fairview Health Services (124).
  • 5% of registered nurses in MN hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 43% of registered nurses in MN have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Lea Pickford located?

Lea Pickford is based in Chaska, MN. They are currently affiliated with Ridgeview.

What is Lea Pickford's specialty?

Lea Pickford specializes in registered nurse. Their current role is Critical Care Rn.

Where does Lea Pickford currently work?

Lea Pickford currently works at Ridgeview. They have been there for 13 years.

What is Lea Pickford's educational background?

Lea Pickford attended Gustavus Adolphus College.

How do I contact Lea Pickford for recruiting?

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What is the average salary for a registered nurse in MN?

registered nurses in MN typically earn $70,000 to $130,000 annually, with a median of $86,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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