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Ketty Valsaint

Miramar

Summary

Highly motivated Registered Nurse with 5 years of acute/critical care experiences seeking a challenging position in a well-reputed hospital. Committed to utilizing knowledge and expertise to provide quality medical care to diverse patient populations within a fast-paced emergency room environment or peri-operative setting. Recognized for ability to work effectively as part of a dedicated team of medical professionals. Skilled in leveraging critical thinking, analysis, and medical knowledge to deliver superior care in high-pressure environments.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Perioperative Registered Nurse

Physicians Regional Healthcare System
06.2024 - Current
  • Assisted surgeons in a variety of complex surgical procedures including general surgery, orthopedic, gastroenterology, cardiovascular, neurosurgery, gynecological, wound debridement and skin graft.
  • Provided direct patient care throughout the surgical process, including prepping, positioning, and monitoring vital signs.
  • Maintained a sterile field by accurately handling surgical instruments and supplies.
  • Performed accurate and timely documentation of patient status, medications administered, and procedural details.
  • Collaborated with the surgical team to anticipate needs and facilitate smooth surgical flow.
  • Provided patient education regarding pre-operative and post-operative care instructions.
  • Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient safety and surgical outcomes.

Traveling Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
01.2024 - 06.2024
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
  • Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
  • Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
  • Delivered important IV and venous medications to control symptoms and provide effective treatments.
  • Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Reported findings to quality departments after conducting routine restraint audits and worked with team to devise corrective actions for deficiencies.
  • Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
  • Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis, and treatment.

Emergency Department Registered Nurse

Steward Health Care
05.2022 - 01.2024
  • Provide emergency medical care to an average of 15 critically ill patients per shift within a 60-bed Level 2 Trauma Teaching Facility Emergency Services Department.


  • Functioned as Charge Nurse and assumed patient care in absence of nurses ending or arriving for shifts. Coordinated care for up to 50 patients per shift in a busy Level 1 Trauma Teaching Facility setting.
  • Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management.
  • Developed strong rapport with other medical professionals to foster quality and efficient patient care.
  • Remained level headed and proactive during emergency situations and provided direct patient care, including stabilizing patients and determining course of action based on triage.


  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.


  • Treated patients with a broad range of diagnoses ranging from Sepsis, Stroke, STEMI, Resuscitation. Managed all facets of telemetry, including arterial lines, vasoactive drug administration and titration, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation and chest tube management.
  • Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs. Advocated for patient needs with an interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.

Registered Nurse- (Covid-19 Rapid Response Relief)

Favorite Healthcare Staffing
12.2021 - 03.2022
  • Provide ongoing support to clinical operations during the COVID-19 pandemic.


  • Serve as nurse to oversee infection control, patient process and flow, and point of dispensing operations


  • Provide nursing services to individuals, performing collection of specimens, processing COVID tests and patient education


  • Perform COVID-19 testing at location or at community events. Provide excellent customer service while putting participants at ease.


  • Administer COVID-19 Vaccine at HOPE Clinic location or at community events while complying with all applicable federal, state, and local laws/regulations.


  • Prepared to handle minor emergencies related to allergies, anaphylaxis, and respiratory difficulty

Registered Nurse Med/Surg-PCU

Trustaffing Travelers
12.2021 - 12.2021
  • Provide nursing care to cardiac patients of a step-down unit consisting of 36 beds.
  • Monitor individuals according to standard procedures for postoperative cardiac patients, using techniques such as cardioversion, EGD, bronchoscopy, TEE, cardiac catheterization with PCI, PEG placement and other procedures.
  • Assist patients in strength building toward a return to their home environment, ensuring readiness through health status monitoring and facilitation of treatment plans.
  • Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
  • Consult with unit nurses, physicians, families, therapists and other pertinent personnel regarding patient health, home readiness and expectations as part of ongoing recovery.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.

Immunization Nurse

CVS Healthcare
09.2021 - 12.2021
  • Prevented illness by education public on healthy practices to stop disease.
  • Safely administered flu and pneumonia vaccinations, providing education to customers on vaccines, dosage, indications, precautions, contraindications and potential side effects.
  • Worked with individuals to determine specific needs based on general tests and refer them to other community resources.
  • Assessed and responded to individual and community health education needs.
  • Wrote summaries, reports and other correspondence regarding community outreach efforts.
  • Conducted needs assessments to determine which materials and services were warranted for each individual case.
  • Educated community members about environmentally-related health issues.

Registered Nurse - Med/Surg

St. Anthony’s Rehabilitation Hospital
07.2021 - 09.2021
  • Skilled in medication management, encompassing dose calculations, IV medication handling, blood products, IV drips, and medication safety procedures.
  • Managed care for patients with various medical acute and chronic conditions, including postoperative care, wound care, and pain management.
  • Collaborated with physicians and healthcare professionals to create individualized care plans and coordinate patient care.
  • Provided direct patient care, including administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and performing medical assessments
  • Conducted assessments of postoperative patients, evaluating respiratory status, pain levels, and circulation in accordance with hospital policies.
  • Lead the response during a cardiac arrest code blue, including administering advanced life support measures and documenting the resuscitation event.
  • Advised patients and caregivers of proper wound management, discharge plan objectives, safe medication use, and disease management.

Registered Nurse (RN)

Wellpath
04.2021 - 07.2021
  • Responsible for assisting in delivering patient care through nursing assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
  • Under the supervision of the Charge Nurse(s), directs and guides patient teaching and activities consistent with their education and demonstrated competencies
  • Respond to 'code' or patient crisis as set forth by the facility policy and procedure

Certified Pharmacy Technician II

Memorial Regional Hospital
10.2019 - 07.2021
  • Collected co-payments or full payments from customers.
  • Reviewed and verified customer information and insurance provider information.
  • Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
  • Counted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures.
  • Coordinated verification and filling of more than 100 daily prescriptions in high-volume hospital pharmacy environment.
  • Solved customer problems in-person or over telephone by providing assistance with placing orders, navigating systems, and locating items.
  • Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.

Certified SR. Pharmacy Technician

Walgreens
10.1997 - 03.2019
  • Model and share customer service best practices with all team members to deliver a distinctive and delightful customer experience
  • Reviewed and verified customer information and insurance provider information.
  • Consulted with insurance company representatives to complete claims processing, resolve concerns, and reconcile payments.
  • Stocked, labeled, and inventoried medication to keep accurate records.
  • Resolved non-routine issues like third-party billing, computer system, and customer service issues.
  • Maintained and updated patient records, prescription information and patient data in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Maintained proper drug storage procedures, registries, and records for controlled drugs.
  • Supervised 4-6 pharmacy technicians and coordinated day-to-day assignments.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

St. Thomas University
Miami Gardens, Fl
03.2024

Associate of Science - Nursing

Concorde Career Institute
Miramar, FL
12.2018

Associate of Arts - Pharmacy

Miami Dade College
Miami, FL
12.2002

Skills

  • Charge Nurse
  • Strong clinical and management experience in the emergency room setting
  • Strong attention to details and keen observant in a change of patient condition
  • Detail-oriented, and organized individual with great analytical skills
  • Extra Miler
  • Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment
  • EMR- Cerner, Medhost, Meditech, Epic,
  • Anesthesia monitoring
  • Surgical team assistance
  • Operating room preparation
  • Sterile technique

Certification

  • Registered Nurse (RN), 06/01/21, 04/30/25, RN 9566427 (Compact), Florida
  • Basic Life Support (BLS), 02/01/23, 03/31/25, American Heart Association
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), 02/01/23, 02/28/25, American Heart Association
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), 02/01/23, 02/28/25, American Heart Association
  • IV Therapy Certified, 11/01/21, 11/30/25, Florida State Board of Nursing
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), 12/01/23, 11/30/27, Emergency Nurses Association

Timeline

Perioperative Registered Nurse

Physicians Regional Healthcare System
06.2024 - Current

Traveling Emergency Room Registered Nurse

Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
01.2024 - 06.2024

Emergency Department Registered Nurse

Steward Health Care
05.2022 - 01.2024

Registered Nurse- (Covid-19 Rapid Response Relief)

Favorite Healthcare Staffing
12.2021 - 03.2022

Registered Nurse Med/Surg-PCU

Trustaffing Travelers
12.2021 - 12.2021

Immunization Nurse

CVS Healthcare
09.2021 - 12.2021

Registered Nurse - Med/Surg

St. Anthony’s Rehabilitation Hospital
07.2021 - 09.2021

Registered Nurse (RN)

Wellpath
04.2021 - 07.2021

Certified Pharmacy Technician II

Memorial Regional Hospital
10.2019 - 07.2021

Certified SR. Pharmacy Technician

Walgreens
10.1997 - 03.2019

Associate of Science - Nursing

Concorde Career Institute

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

St. Thomas University

Associate of Arts - Pharmacy

Miami Dade College

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