Kayla Tibbits

Specialized healthcare support to adults with autism in group home settings

Instruct home testing customers on the proper use and care of PT/INR devices for monitoring Coumadin therapy

• Oversaw medication management for over 400 campers and staff, ensuring accurate administration and compliance with state regulations
• Trained and supervised nursing assistants on medication protocols and safety procedures
• Ensured accurate record-keeping and proper storage of medication records

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Hamot Hospital: Specialized in a 20-bed Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, and Neurology unit at a Level II Adult Trauma Hospital, utilizing the Cerner electronic health record system. Maintained a patient-to-nurse ratio of 1:6

• Specialized in Urology, Orthopedic, and Podiatry procedures in a ambulatory/same-day surgery setting
• Delivered one on one patient care for optimal surgical outcomes

• Functioned as an internal float Occupational Health Nurse at Goodyear Tire and Rubber
• Effectively adapted to diverse Goodyear plant environments to deliver optimal care and support for employees

Delivered comprehensive care to plasmapheresis donors, including physical exams, education, safety protocols, and medical history documentation, while ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines

• Rochester General Hospital, Rochester, New York: 40-bed medical-surgical telemetry unit at a Level I adult trauma hospital, utilizing the Epic charting system. Maintained a patient-to-nurse ratio of 1:8, with a team-based nursing approach
• Methodist Hospital Southlake, Merrillville, Indiana: 24-bed medical-surgical, telemetry, oncology, and renal unit(s) at a level I adult trauma hospital, utilizing Epic charting system. Maintained a patient-to-nurse ratio of 1:5-6. Assisted in peritoneal dialysis procedures and managed side effects of chemotherapy

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center: 44-bed medical-surgical and telemetry unit at a Level I adult trauma hospital, utilizing the Meditech charting system. Maintained a patient-to-nurse ratio of 1:4

Transitioned from Nurse Assistant in 2017 to Registered Nurse in 2018, advancing to Assistant Healthcare Manager by 2020 at a summer camp for children ages 3-15 with diabetes

• Worked on a 16-bed neurology, telemetry, medical-surgical unit, at a Level I adult trauma hospital, Focusing extensively on stroke patient care
• Proficient in the Epic charting system and charge nurse responsibilities, while also acting as a preceptor