Cheryl A. Thibodeau, MSN, RN
Newmarket
Summary
Registered Nurse since 2006 with experience in school nursing, emergency, neurology, critical care, education and program management. Clinical instructor and preceptor for baccalaureate and masters degree nursing students. Strong interest in advancing the education and training for future nurses and healthcare workers.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Primary Nurse
Oyster River Middle School
Durham, NH
01.2021 - Current
- Daily care of students including scheduled medication administration and treatments
- Care and treatment of students and staff experiencing acute medical conditions or injuries
- Establish and execute Individualized Healthcare Plans and care for students with complex medical conditions that require extensive medical care and intervention
- Direct support of education needs for students with special needs and SEL needs in the classroom and Extended Resource Room
- Case Management for students who require medical Section 504 plans
- Wellness Coordinator for school
- Serve on Student Support Team, Safety Committee, Wellness Committee and District Wellness Committee
Registered Nurse
Friends of Lafayette House
Portsmouth, NH
01.2023 - Current
- Medication reconciliation for 13 individuals with intellectual development disabilities in the group home setting
- Medication training and care support/training for Direct Service Personnel
- Medical support for staff that have medical or injury concerns for individuals
- ADL and hygiene assistance for individuals that reside in the facility
Clinical Nurse III
Dover Emergency Room/Portsmouth Regional Hospital
Dover, NH
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN), Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse (CPEN) and Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL)
- Clinical Ladder III recipient
- Age specific care of neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatric patients in 11 bed Freestanding Emergency Room that is extension of Cardiac, Stroke and Level II Trauma Center
- Core Stroke Team member
- Clinical Ladder, Code Blue, Unit Based Council and LEAP’N committee member
Stroke Program Coordinator/Neurology Nurse Navigator
Portsmouth Regional Hospital
Portsmouth, NH
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Leadership and presentation for designation of Joint Commission Primary Stroke Center initial certification with two successful renewals
- Responsible for daily operations of stroke program to achieve Get With the Guidelines Gold Plus Target Elite designation
- Navigation of stroke patients from arrival in ED throughout discharge
- Collection of data metrics with time sensitive updates on patient outcomes to EMS providers, nursing and medical staff throughout the hospital
- Data entry of stroke quality metrics into Get With the Guidelines database
- Quarterly education at Critical Care and Medical-Surgical bootcamps
- Yearly stroke education for all hospital staff and local EMS services consistent with requirements for Joint Commission Primary Stroke Center certification
- Stroke awareness community outreach activities
Clinical Instructor
University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH
01.2011 - 01.2018
- Clinical instructor for sophomore, junior and graduate nursing students
- Courses taught include nursing fundamentals, medical-surgical and geriatric nursing clinicals
Clinical Nurse III-ED
Portsmouth Regional Hospital
Portsmouth, NH
01.2010 - 01.2016
- Certified Emergency Nurse
- Clinical Ladder, Level III recipient
- Charge nurse/staff nurse in 27 bed, Chest Pain, Stroke Center and Trauma Center
- Care of patients in 5 bed ED psychiatric holding pod
- Core Stroke Team member with collection of monthly stroke metric data
- Education of staff and local EMS on comprehensive stroke care
- Unit expert on Stroke, Therapeutic Hypothermia and Critical Care
- Preceptor for nurses, nursing students and EMT students
Guest Educator
Hampton Fire and Rescue
Hampton, NH
- Stroke and Pediatric Respiratory Assessment/Treatment educational programs
Clinical Educator
Portsmouth Regional Hospital
Portsmouth, NH
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Responsible for onboarding and clearance of students throughout hospital
- Taught hospital-wide clinical and Meditech orientation
- Liaison between hospital and colleges for student placements
- Unit specific quality improvement projects
- Stroke metric data collection and quality assurance for Stroke Program
Clinical Nurse II-ICU
Concord Hospital
Concord, NH
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Care of critically ill patients, including patients with shock, heart failure, sepsis, ARDS
- Management of vasoactive infusions and patients requiring mechanical ventilation
- Care of CVOR, neurosurgical and pulmonology post-operative patients
Travel Nurse
Cross Country Trav Corps
Boca Raton, FL
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Travel nurse experience in the Emergency Departments at Maine Medical Center, Portland, ME; University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, WA; St. Rose DeLima, Henderson, NV
- Care of neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent adult and geriatric patients
- Experience with Level I Trauma, care of pre and post organ transplant patients in the emergency department setting
Registered Nurse-ED
Frisbie Memorial Hospital
Rochester, NH
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Care of urgent and emergent patients throughout the lifespan
- Assist physicians and physician’s assistants with procedures
- Point of care testing
- Care of med-surgical, telemetry and ICU patients holding in ED
Masters Program Clinical Practicum
University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH
01.2006 - 01.2006
- Completed masters clinical practicum in nursing simulation lab at New Hampshire Technical Institute, Concord, NH
- Masters thesis Medication Calculation Policies in New Hampshire Schools of Nursing written as result of research project conducted in conjunction with masters clinical practicum
Patient Care Technician-Geropsychiatry Unit
Frisbie Memorial Hospital
Rochester, NH
01.2000 - 01.2006
- Assisted patients with Activities of Daily Living
- Facilitated group and individual therapeutic activities
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH01.2006
Bachelor of Science - Nutritional Sciences
University of New Hampshire
Durham, NH01.2003
Associate in Arts - Liberal Sciences
New Hampshire Technical Institute
Concord, NH01.2001
Skills
- Five years experience working as a Primary Nurse in middle school setting
- Nursing care for students grades K-12 during Extended School Year
- Case management and daily care for students with complex medical needs, including care of students with tracheostomies, Type 1 Diabetes with insulin pump management, feeding tubes, seizure disorders and anaphylaxis
- Assisting students and families with providing assistance for basic needs and financial support by collaborating with community resources
- Provide education and assistance with life skills program for K-12 students
- Management and expectations of medical Section 504 plans and Individualized Health Plans for students
- Support of staff and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the group home setting
- 12 years experience as emergency department RN, including charge nurse and preceptor for nurses and students
- 1 year experience as intensive care unit RN
- 7 years experience as clinical nursing instructor for BSN and MSN students; clinical preceptor for BSN students in middle school setting
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to collaborate with students, parents and team
- Exceptional commitment to customer service and providing clear expectations and follow through for those served
- Strong commitment to the community with volunteer experience and fundraising efforts to for local and national non-profit organizations
Affiliations
National Education Association, National Association of School Nurses, New Hampshire School Nurses Association, Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society, Golden Key International Honour Society, Alpha Chi Sigma Professional Chemistry Fraternity, Former President of Alpha Chi Sigman Professional Chemistry Fraternity-Mu Chapter at the University of New Hampshire
Certification
- Registered Nurse, State of New Hampshire
- Approved Ed RN BS Instructor, State of New Hampshire
- New Hampshire Department of Education, School Nurse 3 certification
Awards
Frist Humanitarian Award, Portsmouth Regional Hospital, 2016
Publications
McGowan, A., Thibodeau, C. & McGowan, A. (2016). Intracranial and visceral arterial embolization of a cardiac myxoma that was treated with endovascular stent-retrieval therapy. Interventional Neuroradiology 22 (5).
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Friends of Lafayette House
01.2023 - Current
Primary Nurse
Oyster River Middle School
01.2021 - Current
Clinical Nurse III
Dover Emergency Room/Portsmouth Regional Hospital
01.2019 - 01.2021
Stroke Program Coordinator/Neurology Nurse Navigator
Portsmouth Regional Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2019
Clinical Educator
Portsmouth Regional Hospital
01.2012 - 01.2014
Clinical Instructor
University of New Hampshire
01.2011 - 01.2018
Clinical Nurse III-ED
Portsmouth Regional Hospital
01.2010 - 01.2016
Clinical Nurse II-ICU
Concord Hospital
01.2009 - 01.2010
Travel Nurse
Cross Country Trav Corps
01.2008 - 01.2009
Registered Nurse-ED
Frisbie Memorial Hospital
01.2006 - 01.2008
Masters Program Clinical Practicum
University of New Hampshire
01.2006 - 01.2006
Patient Care Technician-Geropsychiatry Unit
Frisbie Memorial Hospital
01.2000 - 01.2006
Guest Educator
Hampton Fire and Rescue
Bachelor of Science - Nutritional Sciences
University of New Hampshire
Associate in Arts - Liberal Sciences
New Hampshire Technical Institute
Master of Science - Nursing
University of New Hampshire