KYLIEGHA STAIRS
Summary
I aim to make my patients and families feel heard, cared for, and most importantly safe. I will do this by providing the highest quality of care, guided by evidence. I will tirelessly advocate for them, making sure their voices are heard. Registered Nurse with experience in oncology infusion, hospice case management, and acute care. Skilled in chemotherapy and immunotherapy administration, patient assessment, symptom management, and interdisciplinary care coordination. Committed to compassionate, evidence-based care, patient advocacy, and supporting patients and families through complex illnesses.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse Case Manager (RNCM)
LilyCare Hospice
Bedford, NH
05.2026 - Current
- Managed hospice caseload, developing individualized care plans that honored patient preferences and enhanced quality of life.
- Conduct admissions, nursing assessments, and home visits to evaluate needs and changes in condition.
- Coordinate medication changes for pain and symptom control; provide on-call triage and interventions.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medications, symptoms, disease progression, and end-of-life care to empower informed decision-making.
- Collaborated with care team to provide emotional support, ensuring comprehensive documentation and continuity in care plans.
Registered Nurse
Dana-Farber/New Hampshire Oncology-Hematology
Londonderry, NH
09.2025 - 05.2026
- Administered chemotherapy, targeted therapies, and immunotherapies in an outpatient infusion setting.
- Monitored infusion reactions and managed PICC lines and implanted ports while responding effectively to emergencies to ensure patient safety.
- Educated patients on treatment, provided guidance on infection prevention, and managed symptoms while delivering palliative support.
- Coordinated treatment plans with providers and ancillary services, accurately documenting care in Epic to enhance communication and continuity of care.
Registered Nurse
ConvenientMD Urgent Care
Windham, NH
10.2025 - 05.2026
- Assessed patients with acute illnesses and injuries, performed triage, and prioritized care by clinical acuity.
- Administered medications, vaccinations, and IV therapies; inserted IVs and urinary catheters.
- Assisted with wound care, splinting, suturing, and incision and drainage to enhance patient recovery.
- Provided discharge education to improve patient understanding of safety protocols, infection prevention, and streamlined patient flow.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Boston Children's Hospital
Boston, MA
05.2025 - 10.2025
- Provided neonatal, pediatric, and adolescent emergency care in a Level I pediatric trauma center.
- Executed rapid triage and managed care for patients with respiratory distress, trauma, sepsis, dehydration, and fractures.
- Administered weight-based medication dosing and supported resuscitations, trauma activations, and sedation procedures.
- Delivered trauma-informed care, coordinated interdisciplinary efforts, and educated patients and families.
Registered Nurse, Transplant/Medical-Surgical Unit
Lahey Hospital and Medical Center
Burlington, MA
05.2024 - 05.2025
- Cared for five to six patients daily on a 38-bed unit, including liver and kidney transplant recipients, ensuring high-quality post-operative care.
- Monitored transplant complications and delivered wound care, telemetry, and peritoneal dialysis-related care to ensure patient safety and recovery.
- Managed tube feedings, administered blood products, and monitored heparin, insulin, and diltiazem infusions.
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans, enhancing patient outcomes.
Clinical Assistant
Dana-Farber/New Hampshire Oncology-Hematology
Londonderry, NH
01.2021 - 08.2022
Per diem
Dana-Farber/New Hampshire Oncology-Hematology
Londonderry, NH
08.2022 - 05.2025
- Supported 50 oncology appointments across 20 infusion bays; obtained vital signs, performed phlebotomy, and reported abnormal findings to enhance patient care.
- Assisted with bone marrow aspirations and emergencies while precepting new hires and delegating assignments to ensure effective team performance.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies to ensure availability for patient care., education materials, and patient and specimen transport.
Medical Assistant
Bedford Commons OB-GYN
10.2019 - 11.2020
- Supported two providers in managing approximately 30 appointments each by obtaining patient histories and vital signs, assisting in gynecologic procedures, administering injections, and processing refill requests to ensure efficient patient care.
- Prepared exam rooms for women’s health visits at Bedford Commons OB-GYN.
- Recorded patient vitals and medical histories during OB-GYN appointments.
- Assisted providers with pelvic exams and office procedures.
Medical Assistant
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Needham, MA
05.2019 - 10.2019
- Obtained patient histories and vital signs, performed adult and pediatric phlebotomy, and administered injections under physician direction; streamlined scheduling, maintained records, and processed billing, coding, and refill requests.
- Supported Bedford Commons OB-GYN providers with exam room preparation and patient flow.
- Collected patient histories, vitals, and allergy information for OB-GYN visits.
- Assisted Bedford Commons OB-GYN clinicians during pelvic exams and office procedures.
Veterinary Assistant, Level II Emergency and Intensive Care
Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital
Woburn, MA
01.2016 - 01.2022
- Assisted with emergency and intensive care procedures, including codes, IV placement, phlebotomy, medications, wound care, EKGs, and laboratory testing while providing compassionate end-of-life care to enhance patient comfort.
- Restraint patients for exams and specialty procedures at referral hospital.
- Prepare treatment rooms with sterile supplies and clean equipment.
- Assist veterinarians and technicians during surgery and diagnostics.
Education
Master of Science - Nursing
Franklin Pierce University
Manchester, NH03-2024
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences: Health Education
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Boston, MA02-2019
Skills
- Epic, Experity, HCHB EMR
- PICC, and port care;
- central line,
- IV therapy
- insulin administration;
- postoperative care;
- withdrawal monitoring;
- Baxter, Alaris infusion pumps;
- Discharge coordination
- Interdisciplinary coordination
- urinary catheterization;
- Tube care
- Comprehensive patient assessments
- Recognizing changes in patient condition
- Clinical decision-making and prioritization
- Early identification of complications
Personal Information
Title: Registered Nurse
Certification
Registered Nurse New Hampshire and Massachusetts Boards of Nursing, Basic Life Support (BLS), First Aid, and CPR | 2025-02Present, Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Certificate | 2025-10Present, Protecting Human Research Participants (PHRP), National Institutes of Health | 2018-03Present
Affiliations
- Oncology Nursing Society Member since 2022; American Nurses Association Member since 2023
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing Member since 2024
Timeline
Registered Nurse Case Manager (RNCM)
LilyCare Hospice
05.2026 - Current
Registered Nurse
ConvenientMD Urgent Care
10.2025 - 05.2026
Registered Nurse
Dana-Farber/New Hampshire Oncology-Hematology
09.2025 - 05.2026
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Boston Children's Hospital
05.2025 - 10.2025
Registered Nurse, Transplant/Medical-Surgical Unit
Lahey Hospital and Medical Center
05.2024 - 05.2025
Per diem
Dana-Farber/New Hampshire Oncology-Hematology
08.2022 - 05.2025
Clinical Assistant
Dana-Farber/New Hampshire Oncology-Hematology
01.2021 - 08.2022
Medical Assistant
Bedford Commons OB-GYN
10.2019 - 11.2020
Medical Assistant
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
05.2019 - 10.2019
Veterinary Assistant, Level II Emergency and Intensive Care
Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2022
Master of Science - Nursing
Franklin Pierce University
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences: Health Education
Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences