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Kalyn Thibault

Kalyn Thibault

Durham,NC

Summary

Hardworking nursing professional bringing 5 years of experience delivering exceptional care to critical care, step-down, telemetry, and medical-surgical patients. Knowledgeable about various illness and diseases that requires precise skill and nursing judgement. Skilled at maximizing patient comfort and safety while meeting strict cost control standards. Well-organized and forward-thinking in managing patient needs while implementing critical thinking. Dedicated nursing leader with excellent unit management skills. Proficient in quality, cost and care standards focused on maximizing resources and patient satisfaction. Registered Nurse in state of South Carolina, North Carolina, and Ohio with Compact license.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Telemetry Travel Registered Nurse

Cross Country Healthcare
04.2021 - 12.2023
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.

Student Manager Intern

Duke University
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss patient progress and plan for care.
  • Trained staff in department procedures and requirements to build cohesive and successful team.
  • Empowered employees with strong base of job knowledge and necessary resources to successfully complete daily tasks.
  • Assisted manager with day-to-day logistics and coordinated nursing activities.
  • Gained knowledge of company policies, protocols and processes.
  • Established open and professional relationships with team members which facilitated communication, quickly resolving issues, and conflicts.

Telemetry Travel Charge Registered Nurse

Metasense Inc
01.2021 - 04.2021
  • Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
  • Supervised and managed daily scheduling, tasking, and administration.
  • Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
  • Assisted in development and implementation of new policies and procedures to improve healthcare quality.
  • Developed and implemented specific nursing care plans to cater to individual patient needs.

Critical Care Registered Nurse (ICU)

Prisma Health
08.2019 - 03.2021
  • Delivered outstanding patient care in neurological critical care units.
  • Provided targeted care and treatment to critically ill patients.
  • Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventative measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
  • Conducted patient assessments, recorded vitals and analyzed records and charts to define care requirements.
  • Guided patients, caregivers and family members on plans of treatment and helpful resources available locally to support care.
  • Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
  • Personalized bedside care and interactions based on cultural backgrounds of different patients.
  • Responded rapidly to critical codes to coordinate stabilization treatments and restore vital functions.
  • Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.

Education

Master of Science - Healthcare Management And Leadership

Duke University, Durham, NC
12.2022
  • Dean's List
  • Relevant Coursework: Management and Leadership Practicum of 500 hours of experience under assistant CNO
  • 3.9 GPA
  • Ranked in Top 10% of class
  • summa cum laude graduate
  • Capstone Project: Transformational Leadership inside large organizations , 500 hours of studying under CNO assistant at WakeMed while developing solutions to staffing shortages, managing budgets, while building plans to retain current staff through unique intrinsic and extrinsic reward opportunities.

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain University, Downers Grove, IL
07.2020
  • Member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
  • Dean's List Fall of 2019, Spring of 2020, Summer of 2020
  • Graduated with 4.00 GPA
  • Graduated in Top 5% of Class

Associate of Science - Nursing

Fayetteville Technical Community College, Fayetteville, NC
05.2019
  • Graduated in Top 10% of Class
  • Member of National Honors Society

Skills

  • Budget Management
  • Utilization Management
  • Task Delegation
  • Compliance Oversight
  • Staff Coaching and Mentoring
  • Patient Education and Advocacy
  • Patient Care
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Critical Thinking
  • Healthcare Team Collaboration
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Chart Management

Timeline

Student Manager Intern - Duke University
08.2022 - 12.2022
Telemetry Travel Registered Nurse - Cross Country Healthcare
04.2021 - 12.2023
Telemetry Travel Charge Registered Nurse - Metasense Inc
01.2021 - 04.2021
Critical Care Registered Nurse (ICU) - Prisma Health
08.2019 - 03.2021
Duke University - Master of Science, Healthcare Management And Leadership
Chamberlain University - Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Fayetteville Technical Community College - Associate of Science, Nursing
Kalyn Thibault