Kaylis Byrnes
Madison,MS
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse specializing in high acuity and critical care nursing. Expertise in conducting thorough clinical assessments and formulating tailored healthcare plans. Committed to patient advocacy and enhancing healthcare outcomes through effective communication and support.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Jefferson County Board Of Education
Birmingham, Alabama
08.2023 - 03.2026
- Delivered daily care to ~1,300 students in Title I schools, addressing complex medical and social needs of underserved populations
- Delivered immediate care for injuries and illnesses including triage, administering first aid, medication distribution per physician orders, and executing emergency interventions
- Exercised independent clinical discernment to evaluate severity of health concerns and determine activation of EMS, administration of emergency medications, or notification of families
- Developed and administered individualized healthcare plans (IHPs) for students with chronic health conditions like diabetes, epilepsy, ADHD, asthma, and allergies, providing necessary care throughout the school day
- Coordinated care among students, families, and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive support for student health needs
- Executed strategies to prevent spread of infectious diseases in schools, monitoring outbreaks and ensuring compliance with health regulations
- Monitored immunization records to ensure compliance with state regulations
- Assisted in developing IEPs for students with special healthcare needs
- Educated students on personal hygiene and healthy lifestyle choices
Registered Nurse
I3 Academy
Birmingham, Alabama
03.2024 - 10.2024
- Provided full-time coverage for summer programming, serving as the sole health professional on campus for students in intervention, enrichment, and extended year sessions
- Administered medications and managed care for students with acute and chronic health needs
- Streamlined healthcare paperwork organization for upcoming academic year, enhancing efficiency of processes
Registered Nurse-COVID Team Leader
University of Alabama Medical Center
Birmingham, Alabama
02.2021 - 05.2022
- Served on a rapid-response COVID-19 crisis team, administering vaccines and conducting testing across high-volume community sites
- Oversaw post vaccination observation team of health care providers to ensure immediate response to adverse reactions during vaccination events
- Coordinated transport and handling of vaccines, adhering strictly to storage protocols
Registered Nurse Level IV NICU
Cincinnati Children's Hospital
Cincinnati, Ohio
06.2014 - 06.2016
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to provide care in a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) for critically ill newborns, extremely low birth weight premature newborns, and infants with chronic conditions
- Specialized experience gained in caring for infants requiring advanced therapy such as oxygen therapy, mechanical ventilation, Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN), High Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation (HFOV), Inhaled Nitric Oxide (iNO), tracheostomy, Extracorporeal Corporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO), dialysis, central lines, arterial lines, cooling therapy for Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE), and surgical interventions
- Monitored medically complex newborns and relayed critical information to health care team for prompt intervention
- Administered medications through peripheral venous catheters, Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICC), Nasogastric/Orogastric tubes (NG/OG), Gastrostomy tubes (G-Tube), Endotracheal tubes (ETT), Umbilical Venous Catheters (UVC), Broviacs, by injection, intraosseous, and orally
- Served on the emergency code team with specific responsibilities used during infant resuscitation
- Maintained and monitored peripheral arterial lines, drawing arterial blood gases (ABG) and other arterial labs to guide clinical decisions
- Served as a patient and family advocate to provide family centered and compassionate care, including end-of-life and bereavement care
- Executed infection control protocols, enhancing safety and reducing infection risks
- Educated and supported families of infants in intensive care, fostering understanding and engagement in care
- Assisted physicians during medical procedures such as resuscitations or surgical procedures
Registered Nurse Level III NICU
St Vincent Infirmary Medical Center
Little Rock, AR
09.2009 - 05.2013
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to provide care in a Level III NICU for critically ill newborns with equivalent Level IV as described above
- Functioned as charge nurse, which included making all patient/nurse assignments, coordinating appropriate staff numbers, attending high-risk deliveries and caesarean sections, outlining emergency code responsibilities, and overseeing unit during shift
- Successfully completed the clinical ladder program each year with advancement
- Contributed to hospital's Magnet recognition by maintaining quality control records, ensuring accountability, and adhering to evidence-based practice standards
- Functioned as S.T.A.B.L.E instructor for unit and Neonatal Resuscitation Provider
- Earned several "Keeper of the Flame" awards for demonstrating exceptional nursing excellence
Registered Nurse Level IV NICU
Arkansas Children's Hospital
Little Rock, Arkansas
06.2008 - 06.2009
- Delivered comprehensive care for critically ill neonates at Level IV NICU, ensuring optimal health outcomes
- Earned multiple DAISY awards and nominations, recognizing exceptional nursing practices and patient advocacy
- Managed and stabilized critically ill neonates transferred from other hospitals via ground or air
Student Nurse Assistant Level IV NICU
University of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
Jackson, MS
05.2007 - 05.2008
- Fulfilled duties as registered nurse in level IV NICU environment under supervision
- Completed specialized NICU training under preceptor, gaining hands-on experience in advanced neonatal care practices
- Delivered comprehensive care to infants in Level I step-down unit
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, MS05-2008
Biology
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MSSkills
- High acuity and critical care nursing
- Clinical assessment and judgment
- Medication administration and safety
- Emergency response and crisis management
- Care coordination and multidisciplinary collaboration
- Individualized healthcare plans
- Electronic health records
- Vaccine coordination
- Patient and family advocacy and education
- Effective communication
- Adaptability across units and systems
- Compassion, integrity, and reliability
Certification
- Registered Nurse- Alabama Multistate License # 1-179888 Expires 12/27
- National Certification Corporation Certification Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing Expires 6/28
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification Expires 06/28
- American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support Expires 06/28
- American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Expires 06/28
Affiliations
- Crossroads Community Church Inclusion Team Leader- Cincinnati, OH 2013-2019
- The Service Guild of Birmingham, Alabama- 2020-2024
Timeline
Registered Nurse
I3 Academy
03.2024 - 10.2024
Registered Nurse
Jefferson County Board Of Education
08.2023 - 03.2026
Registered Nurse-COVID Team Leader
University of Alabama Medical Center
02.2021 - 05.2022
Registered Nurse Level IV NICU
Cincinnati Children's Hospital
06.2014 - 06.2016
Registered Nurse Level III NICU
St Vincent Infirmary Medical Center
09.2009 - 05.2013
Registered Nurse Level IV NICU
Arkansas Children's Hospital
06.2008 - 06.2009
Student Nurse Assistant Level IV NICU
University of Mississippi Medical Center, UMMC
05.2007 - 05.2008
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Biology
Mississippi State University