KETSIA B. REJOUIS
PLANTATION,FL
Summary
Eager to work as a Registered Nurse and make the most of my skills and experience to deliver compassionate nursing care to patients with medical and surgical conditions. As an experienced and dedicated person, I will provide the highest quality care to patients, while committed to safeguarding their privacy, dignity, and well-being.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse Surgical-Oncology
Memorial Regional hospital
08.2023 - Current
- Currently assigned to the medical oncology unit where I provide excellent care to patients
- Provide direct quality care to cancer patients, level 2 trauma
- Post surgical care with drains etc, Telemetry and Medical surgical patients
- Knowledge of port access, Peripheral inserted central catheter care, midline care, Pleurex catheter care and draining, Chemo drugs administration
- Care of patients with sickle cell crisis, PCA pump monitoring. Cystic Fibrosis.
- Administered chemotherapy and monitored patients for adverse reactions, ensuring timely interventions as needed.
- Post chemo/radiation care
- Provided post-operative care for surgical oncology patients, monitoring vital signs and managing pain effectively.
- Performed wound care management, including dressing changes and monitoring for signs of infection.
- Knowledge of Ostomy care, wound Vac, Fistula care.
Registered Nurse ED Hold
MHS Staffing (Memorial Regional Hospital)
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Medical Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse
Florida Medical Center
01.2022 - 03.2023
- Performed patient’s assessment including cardiovascular, respiratory, neurologic, tracheostomy, etc
- Provided direct quality care to patients including daily monitoring, recording I&O, vital signs, and evaluating of medical conditions
- Respect patient’s privacy and maintained confidentiality
- Maintained standards to ensure safety precautions and needs are followed
- Developed, implemented, and evaluated plan of care
- Performed assessments; provided intravenous therapy; complex wound care, monitored drainage devices etc
- Administered medication via IV/PO/SQ/IM
- Established IV access to take blood samples, blood administration, etc
- Educate patients regarding their medications, procedures, and treatments
- Collaborate with physicians and health care teams to achieve optimum patient care
Certified Nursing Assistant
North Shore Medical Center
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
Student Nurse
The Palace at Kendall Nursing & Rehab Center
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Assisted with feeding
- Provide emotional support and reorientation
- Assisted with ambulation, moving with gait belt
- Obtained vital signs, physical assessments
- Performed wound care, trach care, dressing changes
- Ostomy care, GI tube removal, tube feedings, foley care etc
Student Nurse
Hialeah Hospital
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Assisted in the care of pregnant women by monitoring heart rate and vital signs of mothers and babies and assisted with patient ambulation postpartum
- Assisted RN physically assessed newborn immediately after birth, determined Apgar Score
- Assisted RN on educating new parents on post-delivery care of moms and new babies
Student Nurse
Palmetto General Hospital
02.2019 - 05.2019
- Assisted with nutrition and elimination needs
- Assisted with patient mobility, and repositioning
- Performed patient care and educational duties
- Maintained strict HIPAA compliance
- Triaged patients, creating records, taking vital signs, and gathering patient histories
- Performed head-to-toe assessments, blood glucose monitoring, and safety checks
- Safely administered medications in all possible routes under the supervision of my instructor using the five rights of medications
Education
Bachelor’s degree - Nursing
Florida International University
Miami, FL12.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Florida National University
Hialeah, FL12.2020
Associate Degree - Arts
Broward College
12-2020
Skills
- Performance-focused
- Results-oriented
- Ownership mentality
- Self-motivation
- Entrepreneurial spirit
- Strong work ethic
- Determination to achieve success
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
- Discipline
- Ability to work under pressure
- Patient safety
- Hospital inpatient care
- Assisting with tests and evaluations
- Responding to medical emergencies
- Customer service
- Communicating with patients and relatives
- Medication and IV administration
- HIPAA compliance
- Team collaboration
Certification
- Registered Nurse
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Telemetry certified
- Chemotherapy certified
Timeline
Registered Nurse Surgical-Oncology
Memorial Regional hospital
08.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse ED Hold
MHS Staffing (Memorial Regional Hospital)
03.2023 - 08.2023
Medical Telemetry Unit Registered Nurse
Florida Medical Center
01.2022 - 03.2023
Student Nurse
The Palace at Kendall Nursing & Rehab Center
09.2019 - 12.2019
Student Nurse
Hialeah Hospital
06.2019 - 09.2019
Student Nurse
Palmetto General Hospital
02.2019 - 05.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
North Shore Medical Center
01.2019 - 01.2021
Bachelor’s degree - Nursing
Florida International University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Florida National University
Associate Degree - Arts
Broward College