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Rebecca Thibodeau

Nova Scotia Health Authority
Trenton,NS
29
Years of experience

Dedicated Registered Nurse with expertise in crisis intervention, mental health evaluation, and therapeutic communication. Proven ability to lead interdisciplinary teams and run specialized programs, ensuring high-quality emergency care and patient safety.

Work History

Registered Nurse

10 Months
Nova Scotia Health Authority | 09.2025 - Current

Administered daily medications to 150 individuals in custody, ensuring adherence to treatment protocols and contributing to overall health and safety.

Assess, triage, monitor and treat medical and Mental health emergencies

Work as Charge nurse which includes extra tasks like staffing and being a resource.

Run the ORP/OAT program. Including administering Sublocade.

Worked with the physician to build a Sublocade program which included creating an order set, developing a triage system and training staff.

Collaborate as a Team working with other health professionals and the department of justice staff.

Registered Nurse

3 Years 9 Months
VON | 12.2021 - 09.2025

Described the same job responsibilities as previously noted. The facility transitioned to a new employer.

Registered Nurse

2 Years 10 Months
The Mira Long Term Care | 02.2019 - 12.2021
  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure safety and comfort.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
  • Worked as Facility supervisor which included staffing, employee evaluations and employee education.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.

Registered Nurse

3 Years 10 Months
Nova Scotia Health Authority | 05.2014 - 03.2018
  • Administered emergency care and triaged patients in high-stress environments.
  • Mentored junior nurses, enhancing their clinical skills and confidence in emergency procedures.
  • Utilized electronic health records to document patient information accurately and promptly.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.

Education

Diploma - Nursing

Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology | Hamilton | 05-1997

Critical Care Nursing - Critical Care Nursing

Durham College | Oshawa | 06-2011

Skills

Addiction medication administration
Addiction treatment planning
Drug screening
Crisis intervention
Suicide prevention
De-escalation techniques
Safety planning
Discharge planning
Mental health evaluation
Current CPR
OPOR trained
Therapeutic communication

Timeline

Registered Nurse

Nova Scotia Health Authority
09.2025 - CurrentRead More

Registered Nurse

VON
12.2021 - 09.2025Read More

Registered Nurse

The Mira Long Term Care
02.2019 - 12.2021Read More

Registered Nurse

Nova Scotia Health Authority
05.2014 - 03.2018Read More

Durham College

Critical Care Nursing from Critical Care Nursing
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Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology

Diploma from Nursing
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Rebecca Thibodeau